question about malt extract kit

[bazooka]

...I just got back from the brew shop with my next kit, and noticed that there was a packet of enzymes together with the yeast packet under the lid. I've never seen this before, does anyone know what effect that has on the beer?

[paul84043]

The enzymes are just a yeast energizer to give it a little help in kicking off.
Make sure to do a starter with the dry yeast.

[YamahaXS]

yep, a starter will really help the yeast take off, however, if you don't , then you will still get good beer. yeast require nutrients besides just sugars.

cheers and beers and let us know how it turns out.

[bazooka]

sorry for my ignorance, but what does "doing a starter" mean??? I'm still fairly new to the whole homebrewing thing!

[MagTheGrate]

For info on yeast starters check out Morebeers Yeast Page (http://www.morebeer.com/yeast.php3?=Yeast page)

-Mag