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Default MLF Starter Culture

LOL Thanks Pp for such an obvious and perfect solution! That'll do
it.

I was so excited with it working I must have lost my mind!
Nice...

Thanks!
Steve
Oregon

On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:25:14 -0700, pp > wrote:

>On Aug 30, 10:32 pm, spud > wrote:
>> Anyone started MLF starter culture using Wyeast MLF and more or less
>> the directions on this site:
>>
>> http://www.wyeastlab.com/com_w_malolacticstarter.cfm
>>
>> I have one in process. Added Wyeast MLF to apple juice waited to see
>> bubbles THEN added a little pinch of Cote 'd Blanc yeast. Seems to be
>> ok.
>>
>> Any ideas how long is this good for? I'll be picking grapes for the
>> next 6 weeks. Cab will be the last grape. How can I keep the culture
>> viable for that long?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Steve
>> Oregon

>
>Haven't done this but just feeding it more apple juice and any
>nutrients the starter recipe calls for should do it. You can always
>email Wyeast and ask there, they'd have a definiteve answer as they're
>making the culture.
>
>Pp