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Canning Yeast Starters

Making a yeast starter is one of the biggest keys to making great beer at home. But, it can be a pain. Take the pain out of your pre-brewday preparations by canning your own wort for use in a yeast starter. We'll tell you everything you need to know to preserve your own fresh starter wort, ready to be pressed into service at a moment's notice.

Written by Jon Stika

Issue: September 2006

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