OK so this is step one of a multi-step lager starter: 80 grams of DME in 0.8 litres, pitched with about 64bn cells (WLP830).
I gave it about 12hrs on the stir plate at about 20ºC, then when I switched it off this morning the solids dropped out really fast.
It's now had 12h sitting (at an angle) in the fridge at 4ºc.
I would like to pour off the 'beer' and add more DME for a second step of 1.4L - but I don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water.
Is this ready, and if so how much should I decant? Or should I leave it in there for another 12h?
OR should I just top this up to 1.4L with more DME?
(note: there's more solids in there than it looks, they are hidden by the cloth)
I gave it about 12hrs on the stir plate at about 20ºC, then when I switched it off this morning the solids dropped out really fast.
It's now had 12h sitting (at an angle) in the fridge at 4ºc.
I would like to pour off the 'beer' and add more DME for a second step of 1.4L - but I don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water.
Is this ready, and if so how much should I decant? Or should I leave it in there for another 12h?
OR should I just top this up to 1.4L with more DME?
(note: there's more solids in there than it looks, they are hidden by the cloth)