Yesterday I made a small yeast starter for a kolsch. I didn’t realize I scorched it before I added the yeast to it. In my hopes to salvage it I still put it on the stir plate and continued like it was still ok. I would normally chill and decant most of the wort. I know that a kolsch is a very delicate beer and any strong flavors would come through. Do you think I could get away with using this yeast starter or should I make a new one?
Cheers,
Brandon
How badly was it scorched? Probably RDWHAHB…
Just give it a solid day to settle in the fridge and form a good yeast cake. Then decant off as much as possible.
Dave
I would say about a quarter, or less, of the bottom of the Erlenmeyer flask has black stuff on it.
I think you’ll be just fine. As mentioned, chill and decant. Maybe take a pint or so of your wort from brew day and wake the yeast back up with that wort.
Thanks everybody for the replies. I hate to throw out yeast but I would do it if I had to. I will definitely chill & decant.
Cheers,
Brandon
Chill and decant, then smell it. I would not use it if it smells burnt. A little of that carries a long way.