First time washing yeast help

Cajun_Tiger33 · Jan 4, 2013

So this is after 30 minutes of sitting. I used more water than I probably should have as I only can see 3 layers in each. A layer of beer an milky layer them a layer that looks like a yeast cake.

My question is: is the milky layer all healthy yeast that I should put into separate jars?

Cajun_Tiger33 · Jan 4, 2013

I don't want to end up putting a lot of useless matter into my separate jars

twalte · Jan 4, 2013

You might want to read the post from Woodland Brewing Company...has me rethinking yeast. Sounds like plenty of viable yeast in ALL layers.

http://woodlandbrew.blogspot.com/2012/12/yeast-washing-exposed.html

Komocabo · Jan 4, 2013

Usually you have beer/wort on top layer, then yeast, then trub... That looks pretty good. Are you going to wash it again? Also, I have heard to only harvest yeast from a primary and not a secondary.
Personnaly I have had mixed experiences with harvested yeast... a few failures but more successes. Make sure to make a good starter before you pitch.
Good luck. Hope that helps.

Komocabo · Jan 4, 2013

Nice link twalte... thats some interesting information! :mug:

Cajun_Tiger33 · Jan 5, 2013

Thanks guys. Y'all really do provide me with loads of beneficial knowledge

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