Above that a homebrewer runs out of flask. A 5 L Erlenmeyer is the biggest
common size and needs headspace for krausen. Anything bigger means building
the starter in a fermenter, which is a different setup. It can be
overridden, because some people do own a 6 L flask.
The largest single step we'll plan: 4 litres.
Above that a homebrewer runs out of flask. A 5 L Erlenmeyer is the biggest common size and needs headspace for krausen. Anything bigger means building the starter in a fermenter, which is a different setup. It can be overridden, because some people do own a 6 L flask.