WLP029 Kolsch Starter Temp?

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  1. CurtFromHershey

    CurtFromHershey Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2012 Minnesota

    Good morning gang,

    I'm looking to brew my first Kolsch within the next few weeks and had a quick question on the yeast starter. I couldn't turn anything up on the ol' google machine or forum search here.

    What is the recommended temperature for fermenting the starter? I recall seeing a discussion that suggested fermenting the starter for ale yeasts on the higher end of the recommended range, but I wasn't sure if that would apply to a beer I plan to ferment on the cooler end of the spectrum (probably ~58* during active fermentation and gradually bringing it up to 62* after the peak of activity). Any suggestions or words of wisdom?

    Many Thanks!
     
    #1 CurtFromHershey, May 19, 2014
  2. udubdawg

    udubdawg Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2006 Kansas

    normal room temp will be fine for your starter.
    be aware that 029 can be a bit finicky on the cold end. I don't find it needs to be that cold, pitch near 60F, and ferment it from 62-64.

    good luck--
    --Michael
     
    #2 udubdawg, May 19, 2014
  3. CurtFromHershey

    CurtFromHershey Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2012 Minnesota

    Thanks Michael, and I'll adjust the plan for the fermentation temp.
     
    #3 CurtFromHershey, May 19, 2014
  4. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    I do all starters (ales, lagers, hybrids, brett) at room temp. I would cold crash and decant hybrids and lager starters as much as possible.
     
    #4 sarcastro, May 19, 2014
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