All,
I have been reading up on yeast washing. I agree it is a great way to reuse yeast and save some money. I was wondering though, would it not be easier to make starter, then split that starter into multiple (e.g. 3-4) containers? Each container could then be used to make up a separate starter for a batch.
Anyone do this? Any reason why washing would be superior?
I am trying this on some Irish ale yeast now. Starter should ferment out in the next day or so, I will then cold crash, decant, then mix up the remaining beer and yeast and pour into 4 sanitized mason jars.
Cheers,
Jeff
I have been reading up on yeast washing. I agree it is a great way to reuse yeast and save some money. I was wondering though, would it not be easier to make starter, then split that starter into multiple (e.g. 3-4) containers? Each container could then be used to make up a separate starter for a batch.
Anyone do this? Any reason why washing would be superior?
I am trying this on some Irish ale yeast now. Starter should ferment out in the next day or so, I will then cold crash, decant, then mix up the remaining beer and yeast and pour into 4 sanitized mason jars.
Cheers,
Jeff