Yeast starter
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Fermentation and yeast”.
Explanation
A small batch of wort in which liquid yeast multiplies 1–2 days before brew day, so fermentation starts faster and cleaner.
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What is a yeast starter?
- A small batch of wort in which yeast is propagated before brew day
- Sugar for bottling
- The first sip of beer
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Correct: A small batch of wort in which yeast is propagated before brew day. Especially with liquid yeast and strong beers, a starter ensures enough healthy yeast cells.
What is a yeast starter?
- A small batch of wort in which the yeast multiplies before brew day
- An agent that stops fermentation
- The first sip from the fermenter
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Correct: A small batch of wort in which the yeast multiplies before brew day. Strong beers and lagers need a lot of yeast. In a starter it grows to the required cell count in one or two days.