05-19-2006, 06:41 AM
You are referring to what is commonly known as Yeast Starter.Yes, you may do this which will kick start the fermentation as well as check if your yeast actually still good for use. Imagine preparing all your ingredients and pitching yeast that are ""dead""??Dee and Ken wrote: Would making a mash of yeast and warm water help to kick start the fermentation process when added to the brew? Any pro or cons to this? Thanks. KenBlab-away for as little as 1ยข/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.ORGINAL POSTER: patrick