What temperature should I keep my yeast starter at for my ale?!

Question: I am creating a yeast starter for an ale that I am going to pitch at 18c. Should I sit the starter in a controlled temp of around 18c or does it not matter? Would 22 to 25c be better?

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Answers: I am creating a yeast starter for an ale that I am going to pitch at 18c. Should I sit the starter in a controlled temp of around 18c or does it not matter? Would 22 to 25c be better?

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If you are going to store the starter, refrigerate it. Before you pitch the yeast, get it to the temperature of the wort. BTW, 18c seems a tad low for pitching an ale yeast. I pitch mine at 80 degrees F.

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ideally you would want your starter at around room temp just prior to pitching for a wet starter, that way you don't shock the yeast and kill it. For dry use some of your wort to startit and activate prior to pitching.

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Keep it warm and constantly stir it up to keep the yeast in suspension and awake...20c might be better then 18c but it won't matter too much....

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