A new yeast manufacturer.

[Dixon9717]

Just bought 3 ball lock kegs from a guy that started a new yeast company

http://www.imperialyeast.com

He gave me a couple samples of his yeast. New idea on packaging and enough yeast per package for 5 gallon batch without a starter. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1442594258.020286.jpg

 

[Melana]

That's really cool. When does the online shop start selling?

 

[Dixon9717]

They only sell wholesale but more beer.com has them for sale.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Can someone explain to me what inorganic yeast would be?

 

[WI_Wino]

Can someone explain to me what inorganic yeast would be?

My guess is all the ingredients used in the propagation process are organic.

 

[kombat]

My guess is all the ingredients used in the propagation process are organic.

And what does "organic" guarantee? No GMO? No pesticides? No herbicides? No antibiotics?

Answer: It can mean whatever they want it to mean. The term is unregulated and, thus, meaningless. The only thing you can know for sure when you see the word "organic" is that it's going to cost more.

 

[JonW]

Looks pretty cool, but wow, $10 per can at Morebeer!

 

[Homercidal]

Looks interesting. I've been wondering why someone hasn't offered a larger package of yeast since a LOT of homebrewers grow starters for their beers. I'd pay a couple of dollars more if it means I don't have to propagate a flask. It's time and effort that's not always fun and interesting.

Unfortunately, it's across the country, so I'm hesitant to have it shipped so far even with ice packs. They don't last that long. Maybe when it cools down during the day.

 

[RocketBrewer]

Anxious to hear how this works out.

 

[Beerswimmer]

I'm curious about their Belgian strains. But a OG of 1.07 and up will still require a step up. I wish all the yeast companies would offer larger sizes, or if we could order a custom size, like "gimme a quart of this yeast".

 

[Homercidal]

I'm curious about their Belgian strains. But a OG of 1.07 and up will still require a step up. I wish all the yeast companies would offer larger sizes, or if we could order a custom size, like "gimme a quart of this yeast".

This is true, but at that point if you're making a really big beer you might consider spending the money on 2 cans for a special brew.

IIRC White Labs has about 100B cells so this is double the amount.

 

[Gavin C]

It will still be subject to loss of cell viability over time.

More choice is always a good thing though for sure.

The organic thing makes me question the gimmicky factor here.

I could care less about organic. Quality on the other hand.

Their website looks good. Very informative. Impressive

It would be good if their lager strains came with bigger cell counts. At 200B I still need a starter for 5.5 gallons of ~1.050 lager.

 

[Dixon9717]

This is a new start up company so hopefully they will be more widely available soon. Available locally in Portland at Steinbarts. The owner and his partner worked for Wyeast and brought up the idea for a larger amount of yeast and the can for packaging. Wyeast said no so they went out on their own. I hope these guys succeed in their venture.....

 

[BrunDog]

Doing a starter can be a PITA but one important result is you have a strong sense of your viability. I have had dud starters which would have been blind bad pitches if I just pitched from the package.

-BD

Edit: This was from yeast that I ordered online, btw. I was cooked in shipping, is my guess. The ice pack did nothing to help with a few shipment in the summer heat.

-BD

 

[JonW]

This is a new start up company so hopefully they will be more widely available soon. Available locally in Portland at Steinbarts. The owner and his partner worked for Wyeast and brought up the idea for a larger amount of yeast and the can for packaging. Wyeast said no so they went out on their own. I hope these guys succeed in their venture.....

For a startup company, these guys are coming out of the gate strong with the number of strains that they have listed on their site.

 

[KIRBREW]

And what does "organic" guarantee? No GMO? No pesticides? No herbicides? No antibiotics?

Answer: It can mean whatever they want it to mean. The term is unregulated and, thus, meaningless. The only thing you can know for sure when you see the word "organic" is that it's going to cost more.

The USDA does regulate the term organic. They monitor and have guide lines that prohibit all the uses of GMO, pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics. If a company wishes to be labeled organic the must get certified and be inspected to insure they are following the guidelines to be labeled as such. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...ext&node=7:3.1.1.9.32.7&idno=7#se7.3.205_1660
As for Canada I can not speak for the validity of the term organic. But in the states it is regulated, where this product is manufactured.

 

[DustyBrew]

I have brewed two patches using their Flagship A07. 1st was a NorthWest Red Ale. Came out very clean and started right up. Re-pitched into another batch when I kegged the 1st. A dark Ale. That one is still fermenting again started within 8hrs. It was not easy to remove yeast from can. They said to roll can and loosen but did not work.
5.63 % and should be about the same for dark Ale.
Cheers

 

[tagz]

The USDA does regulate the term organic. They monitor and have guide lines that prohibit all the uses of GMO, pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics. If a company wishes to be labeled organic the must get certified and be inspected to insure they are following the guidelines to be labeled as such. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...ext&node=7:3.1.1.9.32.7&idno=7#se7.3.205_1660
As for Canada I can not speak for the validity of the term organic. But in the states it is regulated, where this product is manufactured.

Oooh snap!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Can someone explain to me what inorganic yeast would be?

About $5 cheaper.

 

[DustyBrew]

Biggest advantage to this yeast. Has nothing to do with being Organic. It's the fact you don't have to pitch 2pack's of Wyeast (about 14.00) or other to achieve enough cell's to not under pitch. Same day brewing with no starter for 10 dollars. Especially when your in higher gravity range.
Cheers.

 

[bob1852]

Well, even larger cell count packages will lose viability over time....

I'll stick with starters and yeast calculators.

If I was looking to cut time and save money, I wouldn't be homebrewing.

 

[kombat]

The USDA does regulate the term organic. They monitor and have guide lines that prohibit all the uses of GMO, pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics.

From this link:

"Products displaying the USDA Organic seal must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients."

So, a product bearing the USDA Certified Organic seal is guaranteed to contain at least 95% organically produced ingredients.

Meaning up to 5% of its ingredients may not meet the organic standards.

Buying organic does NOT guarantee you're not eating pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, or GMO food content, because up to 5% of the food can be produced with any of those things.

 

[Hujo]

It doesn't mean that the other 5 % aren't organic either. but the main reason for buying organic isn't for your personal benefit, it's about not supporting unsustainable producers and products.

 

[Ungoliant]

And what does "organic" guarantee? No GMO? No pesticides? No herbicides? No antibiotics?

Answer: It can mean whatever they want it to mean. The term is unregulated and, thus, meaningless. The only thing you can know for sure when you see the word "organic" is that it's going to cost more.

From their FAQ on the website

Q: Isn’t all yeast “organic”?

A: That depends on what you mean by organic. All Imperial Yeast products are USDA Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Therefore, we cannot use synthetic chemicals, petroleum based chemicals, and other unnatural ingredients to grow the yeast you are using in your beer.