Noob Question about storing yeast

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Is it okay to make a large starter colony (milk jug) then transfer the yeast into sanitized beer bottles and put a cap on them? Can I then store them in the fridge and pull one out when ever needed?
 
I would put them under sterilized, distilled water instead of leaving them under the wort. That is if I was going to do what you are planning on doing. And, yes your plan will work.
 
suprchunk said:
I would put them under sterilized, distilled water instead of leaving them under the wort. That is if I was going to do what you are planning on doing. And, yes your plan will work.
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Thanks for your response.

Would storing them on distilled water cause the cells to pop due to osmosis?

I guess storing them on sugar could cause them to shrink too...
 
There's an interesting post about pressure cooking water and put a little bit of yeast that can stored for a year plus. Might want to try finding it. Sorry don't have the link.
 

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