jlfindley74
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I've heard and read a bit about using the yeast that settles in primary as future yeast to pitch into other brews. Whats the basics/good source for introductory level info on this?
raouliii said:I maintain a yeast bank for two brewers that doesn't require the effort of washing/rinsing. Works like this.
Buy liquid yeast vial/smackpack.
Propagate it with a 2L stirred starter. Costs about 8oz dme and a little propane.
Separate into 3 mason jars.
Keep one sample in reserve and treat 2 samples as initial vials/smackpacks.
Make starters for each 5 gallon batch with the 2 samples.
2L for ale. 2x 2L for lager.
After 2 batches, start over with the reserve.
IMO, it costs a little more than washing but takes less time and effort. No boiling and storing water. I clean the mason jars and soak in starsan and have never had sanitation issues.
ymmv
what is the benefit of doing this vs. just buying a variety of yeast at the local hb supply?
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