shortyjacobs
Well-Known Member
Ok, so which do you prefer and why?
I'm interested in getting into yeast preservation, and I don't fancy the idea of washing yeast as much, (seems like more of a chance of infection that way?), versus just culturing a set of starter vials from a vial or smack-pack.
I've read all about them (Frozen Yeast Bank, Yeast Slanting), and it seems like these are basically the differences:
Frozen Yeast Bank:
Yeast Slants:
Do I have that right? What do you prefer and why?
I'm interested in getting into yeast preservation, and I don't fancy the idea of washing yeast as much, (seems like more of a chance of infection that way?), versus just culturing a set of starter vials from a vial or smack-pack.
I've read all about them (Frozen Yeast Bank, Yeast Slanting), and it seems like these are basically the differences:
Frozen Yeast Bank:
- Pro - lasts up to a year in freezer or more
- Special ingredients - Glycerine
- Con - Not easy to reculture from a vial without making a starter
Yeast Slants:
- Pro - Can reculture new slants directly from old slants
- Special ingredients - Agar agar (wokka wokka)
- Con - Only lasts 3 months (but you can reculture)
Do I have that right? What do you prefer and why?