yeast washing tip

[Beer_Guy]

Guide to Making a Frozen Yeast Bank

 

[Crazybrew04]

Guide to Making a Frozen Yeast Bank

and thanks again thats awesome

 

[JJL]

The DME you will need for a starter is more expensive than a fresh pack of Notty, easier and cheaper to use a fresh pack.

Yeah, but with 1 lb of DME and washed yeast you can make at least a half dozen starters. Granted, with Notty it's not a huge cost savings, but it works with any yeast.

 

[HoppedIPA]

but with the wyeast 1056 my LHBS charges actually $7.80

Yeah, but with 1 lb of DME and washed yeast you can make at least a half dozen starters. Granted, with Notty it's not a huge cost savings, but it works with any yeast.

 

[JJL]

Actually, the better way to extend a package of yeast is to portion out your first starter from a fresh pack into about a dozen small viles and freeze them. That way you get first generation yeast. Also, you get about a dozen mini starters from 1 pack of yeast and about 1/2 cup of DME.

 

[77bawls]

Where can i find these vials?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=test+tube&x=0&y=0

 

[Schnitzengiggle]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=test+tube&x=0&y=0

Great idea for yeast ranching/slanting, but White Labs vials are larger, and plastic.

From what I understand they are 2 liter soda bottel blanks, but that is a rumor.

 

[77bawls]

Before I buy online I'm going to check out the medical supply store to see what they have. I almost bought these from ebay. They came with a stainless steel holder. The only thing is they were a little small, only about 15ml.