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For more information on using bottle dregs, check out [[Commercial_Sour_Beer_Dregs_Inoculation|this wiki page]].
Q. Should I make a starter for the bottle dregs?
A: Generally, yes. If all you want is the ''Brettanomyces'', and the bottle is relatively fresh (say less than 6 months old), then you don't really need a starter because pitching rates of ''Brettanomyces'' in secondary doesn't appear to have a large impact. If you want the lactic acid bacteria to be healthy, or the bottle is older than 6 months old, make a starter to ensure the dregs are viable. See [[Commercial_Sour_Beer_Dregs_Inoculation#General_Methods_and_Uses|Using Dregs]] for more information.
==Why did my Lacto beer not sour==