Cpt_Kirks
Well-Known Member
A while back, I washed a Wy3068 cake and reused it several times.
No problem, until the last use. I wasn't making starters, just dumping in the yeast. Last batch was infected. I dumped the remaining washed yeast (the jars did have a sour smell).
Harvested ANOTHER cake of fresh Wy3068, and just tried it. Made a starter this time. Started never took off, and smelled like a pickle jar.
So, my new batch of Hefe is fermenting with Danstar Munich instead.
I think it might be the hot weather. More bacteria to deal with. I had a lot more luck back in the winter.
No problem, until the last use. I wasn't making starters, just dumping in the yeast. Last batch was infected. I dumped the remaining washed yeast (the jars did have a sour smell).
Harvested ANOTHER cake of fresh Wy3068, and just tried it. Made a starter this time. Started never took off, and smelled like a pickle jar.
So, my new batch of Hefe is fermenting with Danstar Munich instead.
I think it might be the hot weather. More bacteria to deal with. I had a lot more luck back in the winter.