Brulosopher
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Been brewing a long time and only now considering harvesting my yeast. I primarily use 2 strains, WLP002 (English) and WLP007 (Dry English), so I figured I could save some coin by reusing good yeast. I just bought twelve 1/2 pint mason jars. Here's my rough plan... feedback very much appreciated:
1. Boil jars and lids 30 min to sterilize
2. After racking beer off of yeast cake, dump whatever remains out, then add a pint of pre-boiled (and cooled) water to yeast; swirl to loosen yeast
3. Pour as much as I can into a 2 liter flask; agitate; cover with sanitized foil; let settle for 20 to 30 mins
4. Decant top yeast layer into another flask, leaving crud behind; repeat step 3
5. Decant yeast into 1/2 pint mason jars, seal, and store in fridge
Ehh? My goal is to always have at least 2 jars each of 002 and 007 (4 altogether), healthy enough to pitch. Is this a sound method?
1. Boil jars and lids 30 min to sterilize
2. After racking beer off of yeast cake, dump whatever remains out, then add a pint of pre-boiled (and cooled) water to yeast; swirl to loosen yeast
3. Pour as much as I can into a 2 liter flask; agitate; cover with sanitized foil; let settle for 20 to 30 mins
4. Decant top yeast layer into another flask, leaving crud behind; repeat step 3
5. Decant yeast into 1/2 pint mason jars, seal, and store in fridge
Ehh? My goal is to always have at least 2 jars each of 002 and 007 (4 altogether), healthy enough to pitch. Is this a sound method?