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I'd love too, but I'm tired from Christmas shopping.
Anyway, my question is, is it absolutely necessary to do a yeast starter when using Saflager? I'm putting down a lager tomorrow and I was wondering if I could just pitch directly into the wort at around 12°C because I'd really prefer to. I know I'd benefit from making a starter but to be honest I can't really be fagged.
I don't really like the idea of starters with dry yeast. It can be counter productive IMO.
If pitching at 12c you'll get a nice fast start pitching 2 packets.
Alternatively you could pitch 1 packet at a higher temperature (around 22-24) & wait until fermentation starts & then bring the temperature down.
I personally prefer to pitch 2 packets at colder temps.
Last edited by chris. on Monday Oct 08, 2007 8:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
