I’ve finally gotten to the point where I need to make a starter for a batch of beer, and since I’ve now got Erlenmeyer flasks and a stir plate, it’s the perfect time to try everything out.  I made up 1.7l of 1.040 unhopped wort, got the Wyeast pack poured in, and started the stir plate.  It’s been going for a couple hours now and is already bubbling.  I’m hoping I can grow up enough yeast to get a good fermentation of that Baltic Porter kit…