mt_rob
Member
I have a question that I hope people will reflect on...Why do brewers buy Chico / WLP001 / US 05 / 1056 yeast from homebrew stores or labs? This has to be one of the most commonly sold yeasts, but you can get the yeast with a (nearly) free sixpack!
For almost the exact same cost, a person can purchase and enjoy almost six bottles of SNPA. I've got an APA and a cherry ale bottle conditioning and another IPA in primary, all with yeast cultured off my last bottle of SNPA. And I have 2 more mason jars with the same yeast washed and waiting for a future brew.
I know this would be to complicated for someone on their first few brewing attempts, but most of us are beyond that point.
So, tell me what you think...am I nuts or can we all enjoy a little free beer when we buy yeast?
For almost the exact same cost, a person can purchase and enjoy almost six bottles of SNPA. I've got an APA and a cherry ale bottle conditioning and another IPA in primary, all with yeast cultured off my last bottle of SNPA. And I have 2 more mason jars with the same yeast washed and waiting for a future brew.
I know this would be to complicated for someone on their first few brewing attempts, but most of us are beyond that point.
So, tell me what you think...am I nuts or can we all enjoy a little free beer when we buy yeast?