FlyGuy, great post! I have one question. I don't have the freezer space at this point. Instead of any cooler, do you think wrapping the refreezable ice bags around vials and wrap with a bugi cord will work?
I don't think it would work as well as using a cooler, but I bet it would work. You just might not see the same length of yeast viability.
FlyGuy, great post! I have one question. I don't have the freezer space at this point. Instead of any cooler, do you think wrapping the refreezable ice bags around vials and wrap with a bugi cord will work?
I did exactly this for a while. It will work, just make sure you get completely around the vials, including the top and bottom.
FlyGuy, great post! I have one question. I don't have the freezer space at this point. Instead of any cooler, do you think wrapping the refreezable ice bags around vials and wrap with a bugi cord will work?
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Originally Posted by FlyGuy
I don't think it would work as well as using a cooler, but I bet it would work. You just might not see the same length of yeast viability.
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Originally Posted by Scimmia
I did exactly this for a while. It will work, just make sure you get completely around the vials, including the top and bottom.
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Originally Posted by Stuntmantoo
Appreciate it much, you too Scimmia
And I'd put the whole thing inside a ziplock, the bag will keep interaction with the air in the freezer during the defrost cycle to a minimum.
Actually, I believe the most damage occurs just below that (by a few degrees). That is why allowing the yeast to freeze then thaw then freeze then thaw (e.g., with a frost-free freezer) you can really do them harm.
What type of pipette do you use? I have everything except the yeast collector, I was thinking of getting a graduated glass pipette and bulb. The one I'm looking at (10mL) is about 14" long. Tough to fit in the pressure cooker.
Other than the turkey baster, what are people using for this?
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