Making a Wine Yeast Starter
Yeast Starter Instructions for Winemaking
Create the Yeast Starter at least 24 hours before crushing grapes. This recipe is sufficient for 10 gallons. Adjust according to your yield.
Items required:
Orange Juice Water Table Sugar
Yeast (based on grape) Yeast Nutrient One gallon or 1/2 gallon glass jug
Stopper Cylinder Lock
Boil 1 cup of orange juice and 3 cups of water.
- Cool the mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of yeast nutrient.
- Place the starter into a clean glass gallon or ½ gallon container that can accept a fermentation lock. Add yeast and and attach a fermentation lock. Keep in a warm (70-80 degree) location for 1-2 days. Add entire amount to must.