08-09-2004, 11:35 AM
I use a starter when I'm making 5 gallon batches but have neverfound a need to using the 2-liter EZ Cap method. Of course using a starterwont HURT anything and it may decrease brewing time.At 03:34 AM 8/9/2004 +0000, you wrote:>I was just curious if anyone else starts their yeast before pitching>it into their juice. I start mine off in some tepid water with a>sugar soultion for about an hour before I pitch it. It's a method i>picked up through homebrewing beer. Is it a good thing for this>type of drinkmaking or should I just throw in the yeast and let it>go. My thinking is starting it first will decrease brewing time at>least by a few hours.>>>>>>Yahoo! Groups Links>>>>ORGINAL POSTER: steve