Prepping to brew "Fosters Lager" from the Brewsmith cloud. The brewer (written in notes) states that 2 pkg yeast were used. No mention of starter. I know typically starters are not needed for many dry yeasts, but Brewsmith tells me I need about 505 billion cells, but two pkg without starter gets me 365 cells. I'm thinking I should put together a 2L starter with two pkg of the 34/70 dry yeast... Thoughts?
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Dry yeast starter for me?
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jtoots
Grandmaster Brewer
what's the volume and OG?
jtoots
Grandmaster Brewer
yep, double checked that with the Mr Malty tool, calling for 3-3.5 packets of dry yeast. Looks like you'll need a starter. that's a big lager!
Beer smith gives me about the same numbers - 3 pkg of dry yeast. But with a 2L starter and 2 pkg, I get (approximately) the same number of yeast cells as 3 pkg dry. The original recipe only used 2 pkg, so my assumption is that he used a starter - not just pitched dry.
jtoots
Grandmaster Brewer
looks like we're on track... start it up!! 