Stepped Starters

[Jimmy]

Do you decant between steps, or just add more wort (provided you have room in the flask)?

Anytime I've done a stepped starter before, I've decanted, but I'm wondering if I really need to? I'm doing a 2L first step, a 3L second step, and have a 5L flask. If it doesn't make a difference, I'd prefer to just add new wort rather than decant and then add wort.

[NASH]

Krausen it. No need to decant. It's a lot faster since you aren't waiting for it to ferment out, but it also dilutes your main batch a bit (~10%).

[Jimmy]

Krausen it. No need to decant. It's a lot faster since you aren't waiting for it to ferment out, but it also dilutes your main batch a bit (~10%).

Say what?

I'm referring to decanting between the steps. So I've got 2L going on the stir plate right now, and plan on either a)Decanting and adding another 3L of wort, or b) pitching 3 liters of wort on top of the 2L already fermented from the first step.

[NASH]

Krausen it. No need to decant. It's a lot faster since you aren't waiting for it to ferment out, but it also dilutes your main batch a bit (~10%).

Say what?

I'm referring to decanting between the steps.

I know.

[Jimmy]

Krausen it. No need to decant. It's a lot faster since you aren't waiting for it to ferment out, but it also dilutes your main batch a bit (~10%).

Say what?

I'm referring to decanting between the steps.

I know.

So why would that have anything to do with diluting the main batch?

[NASH]

I mentioned Krausen. I was suggesting you utilize the technique straight through. Fuck decanting.

[Jimmy]

Very well then. I just wasn't sure if I'd get the same growth rate without decanting.

Yes, I know I'm still adding just as much sugar for the yeast, but they are fucked up little bastids.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Do a 1.5 then a 3, or I guess use that anti foam stuff.

[Jimmy]

Do a 1.5 then a 3, or I guess use that anti foam stuff.

Not concerned about space, the full 5L shouldn't be an issue - it was more about growth rate and being lazy

[Keith]

being lazy

It had everything to do with this.

[NASH]

Cell count won't be the same, it'll be less. Should still be within range, I think. Go calculate that.

While you're at it, grab Xman a new left foot to make up for the one his broken glass sheered off last night from the epic 3-legged coaster fail

[Jimmy]

Cell count won't be the same, it'll be less. Should still be within range, I think. Go calculate that.

While you're at it, grab Xman a new left foot to make up for the one his broken glass sheered off last night from the epic 3-legged coaster fail

That's right.

[mr x]

[Keith]

Jimmy you'll need to include a operators manual with the next set.

[NASH]

That's right.

[Jimmy]

Jimmy you'll need to include a operators manual with the next set.

Those only come with the purchased sets, not freebies.

[Keith]

Well at least include some on site training.

[mr x]

Those only come with the purchased sets, not freebies.

Fourth rubber pad costs $15.99.

[Becky]

Cell count won't be the same, it'll be less. Should still be within range, I think. Go calculate that.

While you're at it, grab Xman a new left foot to make up for the one his broken glass sheered off last night from the epic 3-legged coaster fail

But he still has one good foot?...meh, then he's fine!