Well, I happened to log in last week, saw a lot of threads about SP, so I figured to do some research and see what it was. Sounded very interesting (and yummy), so today I'm starting a small batch (2 Gal).
I'm currently cooking up the invert. But, I got a little over zealous with the yeast. I don't have an active must, so I figured I would do a starter (hydrate the yeast, then add some sugar water, nutrient,energizer, and a bit of lemon juice). Well, I started my starter, but after reading along in the instructions for the SP, found out that my invert/lemon juice concoction should sit for 24-48 hrs before adding yeast - DOH!!!!! (and I had even read through the instructions a couple of times).
My question is: is there a way I can slow down or stop the starter fermentation for about 48 hours and then start it again (like maybe throwing my starter mix in the fridge) or should I dump it and start again in a couple of days?
BTW, I was planning on adding a bit of the invert/lemon juice concoction to the yeast slurry/starter batch every couple of hours (or at least until bed) once the fermentation took off in my little bowl, to get it used to the juice.
Thanks,
Andrew
I'm currently cooking up the invert. But, I got a little over zealous with the yeast. I don't have an active must, so I figured I would do a starter (hydrate the yeast, then add some sugar water, nutrient,energizer, and a bit of lemon juice). Well, I started my starter, but after reading along in the instructions for the SP, found out that my invert/lemon juice concoction should sit for 24-48 hrs before adding yeast - DOH!!!!! (and I had even read through the instructions a couple of times).
My question is: is there a way I can slow down or stop the starter fermentation for about 48 hours and then start it again (like maybe throwing my starter mix in the fridge) or should I dump it and start again in a couple of days?
BTW, I was planning on adding a bit of the invert/lemon juice concoction to the yeast slurry/starter batch every couple of hours (or at least until bed) once the fermentation took off in my little bowl, to get it used to the juice.
Thanks,
Andrew
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