GIusedtoBe
Well-Known Member
Any problem with keeping dry yeast in a freezer? How long will it stay viable?
Thanks,
Alan
Thanks,
Alan
PS DON"T make a starter for dry yeast. If you need more cells, just pitch more yeast. Making a starter for dry yeast just depleats the built in nutrients in the yeast harming the yeast.
Better than making starters is to plan your brew sessions. Make a lighter ale, like a blonde or something and use THAT yeast cake for a larger beer, porter, IPA, APA, IIPA etc... This is what I do. I re-use about half my yeast because I alternate smaller and lighter beers with larger and hoppier beers so that I can re-use my yeast cakes and get a good healthy start on my larger ones.
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