This is almost verbatim from the beginner's section of Brewmaster's Bible, except BB specifies a quart jar. When you're putting 5T of DME in 1.5 pints, you end up somewhere around 1.040 OG for your starter.
I've used this starter method probably twenty-ish times with good success. For big beers, I use it as a first stage before stepping up to a gallon starter. For session beers, I start this on Monday or Tuesday, then brew on Saturday, pouring off the top of the starter and pitching the slurry. It's simple and I like not having to sanitize a flask for transfer.
Awesome. I'll check those out for sure. I also got an awesome book for my birthday called The Brewmaster's Bible. I'm going to try out some recipes from there unless someone thinks this book isn't reputable.
This is the correct answer.
A silly answer might be something like The Brewmaster's Bible.
It's really not that difficult. Find a homebrew store in your area (if there is not one, google the internet).
I would recommend a few of my favorite books on the subject brewmasters bible and the joy of homebrewing
Full of information but it starts off making it very easy. Nothing is more satisifing than being able to drink a beer that you made and it turned out great!
I started homebrewing in college a few years ago. It's quiet fun and not too difficult. Just need a few items. Hardest part is waiting...
currently waiting on my coffee porter.