brewpirate
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I had to make a starter last night and thought I would share my process. I always have a big bag of DME on hand for starters but always struggled to break down the clumps until I stumbled upon this one day when I needed to add some extra DME.
If you followed these steps clean up is quick a jar, lid and a funnel if you used one. :clap:
Cheers!
- Fill your clean/sanitized elmer flask with warm water to the desired volume.
I normally do 1000 -1500 ml
- Add your measured DME into a mason jar along with any nutrients.
I add a little nutrient and DAP (diammonium phosphate)
- Fill the jar with warm water from the flask
- Shake to mix DME and water (30 seconds or so) checking to see if any clumps fall to the bottom
Its ok to shake more then 3 times, nobody will judge.
- Add 1-2 drops of Fermcap-S and carefully pour into the flask.
You can use a funnel if you do not have a steady hand or don't want to upset the wife.
- Boil for 15 minutes in the flask directly on the stove, chill and pitch yeast.
This is why you add Fermcap-S, this is a very vigorous boil with no hint of a boil over. One of the best $5 I have spent and that little 1oz bottle will last forever.
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If you followed these steps clean up is quick a jar, lid and a funnel if you used one. :clap:
Cheers!
