Add boil water and steep specialty grains for 30 min @155. Bring to a boil and add LME, stirring until dissolved. Cool to around 85 degrees and add lactobacillus. Let sit for 2-3 days then continue boil hop schedule as normal.
You need 8 gallons of starter water At 156° I hopped in three different bags stirred vigorously and shook the bags Grains absorb 1 and 3/4 gallon of water