Second Starter with Dry Yeast

I just finished pitching another starter using Fermentis dry yeast. This time I used T-58, a spicy Belgian ale yeast. Only 45 minutes after pitching, the starter is active. I am prone to believe that it is just re-hydrating rather than “going to town.” But I don’t know how yeast think.

Here are two pics I snapped. The first is the mini-wort about to boil with a yeast nutrient stain on top. It looks drinkable itself. The second is the active starter.
Starter before boil Rapid Start

One thought on “Second Starter with Dry Yeast”

  1. That is a beautiful starter. And it does look drinkable. I urge you to sample it. Never be afraid to taste any part of your own ingredients, otherwise you probably shouldn’t be brewing with it.

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