Rubberband
Well-Known Member
I have never tried my hand at yeast washing and I am considering trying, given the cost of liquid yeast. Are there certain types of yeast that lend themselves to washing better than others? I have a Bavarian Hefe to bottle, it's on a Wyeast W3068 cake and I would like to collect some for starters later.
I have noticed that the wheat yeast cake is a lot less firm than a Nottingham cake and I was wondering if this makes it harder or easier for washing. The sticky on washing makes it looks easy, I'd like to keep the valuable yeast that I've raised past one batch of beer. I also have an Oatmeal stout that is on a Wyeast 1084 (Irish Ale), I could also collect this one but I would appreciate a little input on types of yeast that are easier to wash.
Also, I use hop pellets and I try to filter them out with a strainer when I pour into the fermentor. I get most of it out but some is still in there. Will this negatively affect the washing process?
I have noticed that the wheat yeast cake is a lot less firm than a Nottingham cake and I was wondering if this makes it harder or easier for washing. The sticky on washing makes it looks easy, I'd like to keep the valuable yeast that I've raised past one batch of beer. I also have an Oatmeal stout that is on a Wyeast 1084 (Irish Ale), I could also collect this one but I would appreciate a little input on types of yeast that are easier to wash.
Also, I use hop pellets and I try to filter them out with a strainer when I pour into the fermentor. I get most of it out but some is still in there. Will this negatively affect the washing process?