I've never tried getting liquid through Advanced because I don't know how the special order works, has anyone done it that can shed some light? How long does it take, etc..
Hard to say... I think they usually order 2 or 3 times a year, they may put up a notice on the front page of there website stating when the next order will be placed... but its kinda fuzzy. I gather that if enough orders come in to make it profitable, an order gets made, if not, it gets delayed.
They usually have some popular yeast on hand but you really need to ask ... the web page doesn't usually give
currently in stock info.
Basically, you
mail a request, and you might get a response or not, depending upon his circumstances.
The 2nd best way is to actually order something, adding your question or special order... That way he sort of has to deal with you, even if he is busy.
How Long? Could be 1 week, but it might be quite a bit longer, even a full year for special yeasts that are only offered by the mfg. as seasonals or special order yeast.
Proper Timeing is key to getting anything they don't have on hand quickly.
Humm,
If anyone cares,
I will bank any yeast anyone sends me....
no gaurantees but then again, no charge either!
Just leave a tiny bit (in the white labs tube)
after you've added it to your starter/wort
then send the sealed tube to me.
It might come in handy for you latter. Who knows?