washing yeast help

[CliffMongoloid]

Perhaps for some or most. But I will save 6 vials of a yeast this way each time I buy a new yeast ensuring that I never need to repurchase that strain. I have now archived 5 strains and will archive 3 more. I enjoy doing it as an extension of my hobby. The next thing will be plating in auger so I can isolate the strains used in the bottle conditioned belgians which often use multiple strains. But I think this is the topic of an entirely new thread.

U my friend know a lot more about this than me

 

[HBCBrewmaster]

Well I didn't know anything about it till I read "First Setps In Yeast Culture." It is a very easy read with lots of pictures.

 

[TANSTAAFB]

For me this will be a natural extension of the hobby. I have washed for years but I have limited space, so it is always a struggle to find room for the Mason jars. I have started using small Nalgene bottles to save dregs and to condense washed strains...kinda get funny looks from the folks at REI and Mountain Chalet when I buy them out!