Pivzavod
Well-Known Member
So I've read the illustrated post on how to wash the yeast. I have read other posts on the subject as well and want to ask a few questions. I have a batch fermenting right now and I have 2 other kits that use the same strain of yeast that I plant to reuse for.
Here are the questions:
The OP of the post mentions that he uses pint sized mason jars. WL vials are so much smaller then 1 pint. I am guessing this is because WL vials are 1st generation and washed yeast is 2nd so a larger cell count is needed. I can get mason jars in 8oz, 16oz or 32oz sizes. Which would be the most practical in terms of usability as well as space. Obviously the smaller the size the more you can fit into a fridge without sacrificing the space that is used by other stuff (beer, food, etc).
Can I get away with 8oz of yeast if I use a starter?
Can I not use a started and just warm up the yeast and pitch it to the wort if I use 16oz?
I found this 4 litre mason jar on CL, its not a screw on cap - can it still be used?
Mason Jars - 4 liter
Thanks in advance!
Here are the questions:
The OP of the post mentions that he uses pint sized mason jars. WL vials are so much smaller then 1 pint. I am guessing this is because WL vials are 1st generation and washed yeast is 2nd so a larger cell count is needed. I can get mason jars in 8oz, 16oz or 32oz sizes. Which would be the most practical in terms of usability as well as space. Obviously the smaller the size the more you can fit into a fridge without sacrificing the space that is used by other stuff (beer, food, etc).
Can I get away with 8oz of yeast if I use a starter?
Can I not use a started and just warm up the yeast and pitch it to the wort if I use 16oz?
I found this 4 litre mason jar on CL, its not a screw on cap - can it still be used?
Mason Jars - 4 liter
Thanks in advance!