Pacman Blues

So I've heard a lot about pacman and I'd really like to try it. Problem is, I can't find any Rogue around here and have no idea when and if Wyeast will offer it again. I thought I had a trade worked out here recently but if fell through. Anybody willing to come off a few ml of slurry? I don't have much for trade. Wyeast: 1272, Denny''s Fav, Kolsch and California Lager. I've got some frozen US-05 too, but I'm sure nobody wants that. Or I'd be willing to trade homebrew if I don't have any yeast you want. Any takers?

Morebeer.com has it. Yeast (Liquid) - Wyeast (Pacman Yeast) - 1764 | MoreBeer

as does austin homebrew: Austin Homebrew Supply

Huh, I talked to my LHBS and they said it wasn't available. I'll have to call morebeer on Monday. Thanks.

Rebel Brewer has it to

So I've not heard this directly from Wyeast, but I have heard it from White labs, and I imagine its the same deal for Wyeast. Chris White mentioned on an episode of the Sunday Session that they will make batches of their yeast if a brew shop wants enough of it. So even their platinum series that are not "in season", they'll make if a shop orders enough.

So even though its not "available", it is for shops that order enough.

discnjh said:

So I've not heard this directly from Wyeast, but I have heard it from White labs, and I imagine its the same deal for Wyeast. Chris White mentioned on an episode of the Sunday Session that they will make batches of their yeast if a brew shop wants enough of it. So even their platinum series that are not "in season", they'll make if a shop orders enough.

So even though its not "available", it is for shops that order enough.

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I guess that makes sense. I'll have to start doing more net searches instead of relying on the old reliable. Thanks.

I've got a full quart size mason jar of it, along with several pint sized mason jars. If you were closer, you could just have some.... But I don't really want to mess around with shipping. My LHBS sells smack-packs of it. Like the others have said, your best bet would probably be to go online.

I'd be cautious ordering pacman from rebel brewer, they sent me a 5 month old pack of pacman last month.

Buna_Bere said:

I'd be cautious ordering pacman from rebel brewer, they sent me a 5 month old pack of pacman last month.

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Thanks for the heads up. I had planned on making a phone order and asking what the dates on the packs were.

Buna_Bere said:

I'd be cautious ordering pacman from rebel brewer, they sent me a 5 month old pack of pacman last month.

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Same for me with Austin. Made a starter and it wasn't a problem, but it is something to be aware of. I think that's just a natural by product of the "special order" nature of this yeast that you're going to be more likely to get older yeast packs.

As long I can get a starter going that's all I need, but I'll try and find the freshest pack I can of course.

Just got my smack pack in the mail today! Only a month old from Rebel Brewer (I called ahead to verify first). Guess it's time to make a starter. Thanks again guys.

All I have to say is, brew Yoopers DFH 60 min IPA with that stuff! I've made that recipe with different yeasts, and while still an excellent beer, it's fan-friggin-tastic with the Pacman!

Now if only Rogue would produce an IPA with Simcoe and Amarrillo....one can only dream