Equipment & ToolsMagnetic Stirrers for Yeast Starters: Guide to Brewing Excellence Through Proper Yeast Propagation by John Brewster July 22, 2025 by John Brewster July 22, 2025 4 minutes readA magnetic stir plate for yeast starters is one of the best investments a serious homebrewer can make — it reduces starter build time from 24–36 hours to 12–18 hours and increases cell counts by 25–40% compared to intermittent swirling. Read more