Yeast harvesting

[MaddBaggins]

I've never harvested from a bottle before but here I sit, drinking an Ommegang Abbey Dubbel and thinking I need to brew another Belgian besides Saison.

Is the Abbey Dubbel yeast worth growing up from the bottle, or is this strain available in White Labs already? Where would I generally get that info in the future? Ommegang website says it's a house yeast.

 

[MaddBaggins]

Also, I typically make a starter from 2cups water/half cup DME. How should I start and grow this yeast?

 

[anc001]

There are lots of good yeast varieties available in liquid form from Belgian breweries, Chimay (500), DuPont (Wy3787?), Westmalle (530), Orval, Duvel. Save the effort and get a professionally prepared product.