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Yeast starters are for real

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firedog23:
I know the mafia will say I told you so but yeast starters are for real. I did one for the first time this brew and there was zero lag time. Set the Starter on Tuesday and by Saturday, the brew is fermenting like crazy. I have now seen the starter light! :P

euge:
I've had that happen when krausening (top-cropping). It is indeed amazing to see them take off in minutes.

firedog23:
I have zero reason to never do another starter. It is truly amazingvhowcfast it took off.

firedog23:
Is a five day fermentation possible? It OG'd at 1.068 on Saturday and today (Thursday) it is at 1.018 with no action in the vessel. The hydro sample tasted good and wondering if I should go straight to bottle this weekend?

tygo:
Yes, it's certainly possible.  However I'd still leave it on the yeast for a few more days or a week to let the yeast clean up after themselves and clear up a bit.

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