Yeast Starter for 1 Gallon Batch?

[mwhammer99]

Hi guys, I'm going to be brewing a 1 gal. batch of Dead Ringer IPA (1.064) this weekend.  Anyone think I need a yeast starter, or can I pitch it dry?

[tygo]

What yeast are you using?  If you're using a dry yeast then no need to make a starter.  Just rehydrate the appropriate amount of yeast and pitch it.

If you're using a liquid yeast then yes, you should make a starter.  Check out http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html for the right sized starter.

[erockrph]

If it's only a 1 gallon batch you don't need a starter for liquid yeast at that gravity.

[tygo]

Ah, I missed the 1 gallon part.

[gmac]

At 1 gallon it IS a starter. Well almost.

[dmtaylor]

At 1 gallon it IS a starter. Well almost.

^^^ This! ^^^  Skip the starter, it basically IS a starter.

[reverseapachemaster]

At that size I wouldn't bother with a starter if you are pitching new yeast but if you're pitching from harvested yeast then the yeast will benefit from a small starter to get the yeast reactivated. I find pitching washed yeast without a starter results in delayed fermentation even at the one gallon level.

[a10t2]

Definitely no starter for dry yeast. At that volume/gravity, I'd pitch 2-3 g (1/4 pack) rehydrated.

[mwhammer99]

Good deal. Thanks guys!

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