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How many of you just pitch yeast as is and how many of you use a starter? If you are really sanitary is there need to use a starter?
Starters aren't for sanitary reasons, they are to get the correct amount of yeast at the beginning of fermentation. In general:If you are really sanitary is there need to use a starter?
Also, starters have nothing to do with sanitary conditions (which you should always ensure) or lack thereof.
I make starters all the time with my liquid yeasts.
1. I like to overbuild the starter so I can save yeast for the next starter. This prevents me from having to order that yeast again. I’m on my third generation of 1318, and it’s great.
2. Liquid yeast provide more different flavor profiles for many different types of beer.
3. I find that liquid yeast provide a better flavor than dried yeast. I use dried and liquid yeast, but will prefer liquid every time.
Sanitation is important, but not why brewers use yeast starters. Yeast starters are used to create healthy yeasts.
When my starter is done, turn stir plat off and while the yeast is still in suspension, pour off enough to fill a small jar and refrigerate. The rest is for the batch of beer. This way you always have clean healthy yeast being stored. This is what it looks like once it settles out.Do you just pour "most" of your starter into your fermenter and save what is left?
And that ^ is as much, or even more yeast as comes in a White Labs or WYeast pack!When my starter is done, turn stir plat off and while the yeast is still in suspension, pour off enough to fill a small jar and refrigerate. The rest is for the batch of beer. This way you always have clean healthy yeast being stored. This is what it looks like once it settles out.View attachment 706045
How exactly do I harvest yeast from my primary when fermentation is done so I can pitch it into a future batch? How much needs to be pitched?
I overbuild my starters so that I can save yeast for my next batch, it's a cost saving thing for me.
I am wanting to start doing this. Would love to know your process and suggestions you have. Thanks
When my starter is done, turn stir plat off and while the yeast is still in suspension, pour off enough to fill a small jar and refrigerate. The rest is for the batch of beer. This way you always have clean healthy yeast being stored. This is what it looks like once it settles out.View attachment 706045
I'm with Chuckbergman on this one. It does take a little extra planning, but is not complicated and I enjoy the process for some reason.2 benefits that I've seen from using yeast starters the last couple years.
1. Save money on buying yeast
2. My initial fermentations are crazy active compared to just adding yeast packet to fermenter.
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