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My father in law ferments cider every fall by pressing apples and just letting it go for a while in 5 gallon carboys, using whatever yeast was on the apples. Last year we got a really awesome spiciness that I've only ever tasted once before in a cider and it was amazing. I actually harvested...

Perfect, thanks! Yeah the wild strain seems to really slow down in activity after day 3 in a starter.

I have some wild yeast I captured from my backyard that been pretty consistent around 35-45% apparent attenuation while I'm stepping it up in starters. I want to use it in a mixed fermentation with a standard commercial strain, but I'm curious what the best way to do it is. Pitch both at the...

There was a third jar that did get hairy so I dumped that a while back. I don't remember these being moldy to my knowledge. Might just throw it in a starter to see what happens! Appreciate the feedback!

Bumping this old thread. So I left the mason jars alone for about 5 months until this week....and things have happened lol. Attached are the pictures of both jars. Both of them do not smell awful, actually kind of pleasant honey/citrus. The floating "things" have me a bit worried. Anyone seen...

First time posting here after lurking for a while. Excited to join the community for real! I just tried harvesting wild yeast from my backyard and I think it may have worked. After about 3 days the pellicle (below) formed. Now after a few more days it looks like a layer of yeast (?) formed...