Fourteen Essential Questions About Yeast Starters
When making starter wort, keep the starting gravity between 1.030 SG and 1.040 SG (7–10°P). You do not want to make a high gravity starter to grow yeast. As a ballpark measurement, use about 6 ounces (by weight) of DME to 2 quarts of water… Add ¼ teaspoon of yeast nutrient, boil 15 minutes, cool, and add yeast.