Clonefarmer
Well-Known Member
I washed yeast for the first time a few months ago. I used a method similar to the one in the wiki except I used iodophor solution to sanitize the jars. I can't remember what water I used but it was probably some I had boiled and kept in 1 gallon jugs for brewing that where also sanitized with iodophor.
Today I pulled out one of the mason jars for a starter it had clumps of white stuff floating in it so I dumped it. I opened another and it didn't have anything growing in it but I am still worried about using it or the other one I have left unopened.
1) Is the possible contamination caused by my not following the process in the wiki?
2) When I wash the yeast should I fill the jars up so there is no airspace?
3) If I make a starter with the jars that appear fine will I be able to spot an infection in the starter or will it not show up till late after fermentation?
4) Should I order more yeast and start over?
Today I pulled out one of the mason jars for a starter it had clumps of white stuff floating in it so I dumped it. I opened another and it didn't have anything growing in it but I am still worried about using it or the other one I have left unopened.
1) Is the possible contamination caused by my not following the process in the wiki?
2) When I wash the yeast should I fill the jars up so there is no airspace?
3) If I make a starter with the jars that appear fine will I be able to spot an infection in the starter or will it not show up till late after fermentation?
4) Should I order more yeast and start over?