LoloMT7
Well-Known Member
I did some searching and found the yeast washing write ups etc but I couldn't find any write ups or info/pics for harvesting yeast from primary during high krausen.
I am fermenting a blonde with Kolsch 2565 in a bucket (all my carboys are in use) so I thought I could try harvesting some top cropping yeast from the krausen. I sanitized the jar with star san and also sanitized the spoon I harvested with. I filled the jar all the way with the creamy/foamy/yeasties... then i put it in the refrigerator. I released the pressure every few hours the first day to avoid an explosion in the fridge.
I guess i just want to verify i did this right and that i can use this yeast to make a starter in a week or two when i brew another batch.? Thanks for any feedback.
I am fermenting a blonde with Kolsch 2565 in a bucket (all my carboys are in use) so I thought I could try harvesting some top cropping yeast from the krausen. I sanitized the jar with star san and also sanitized the spoon I harvested with. I filled the jar all the way with the creamy/foamy/yeasties... then i put it in the refrigerator. I released the pressure every few hours the first day to avoid an explosion in the fridge.
I guess i just want to verify i did this right and that i can use this yeast to make a starter in a week or two when i brew another batch.? Thanks for any feedback.