Hey all,
Basically I want to know how you guys get enough yeast for batches larger then the traditional 5gallon batch, other then just buying more.
Currently I have one, 2L flask I use for starters, and one stir plate. I have successfully harvested and re-used yeast from previous batches (one 5gal batch will typically produce enough yeast for 3-4 more 5gal batches, in my experience). But the problem I run into is that if I wait longer then a week to re-use the harvested yeast, I believe I need to make a starter. With one 2L flask and one stir plate, I run into equipment constraints. Is there a way to go about this without buying a larger flask, or a second 2L flask and stir plate? If I plan a 10gal brew a week ahead a time, do you think it would be ok to make 1 starter 1 week out, transfer that to another sanitized jar once its finished out on the stir plate(approx 3 days), and then go ahead and make a second starter while the first starter sits in the fridge for a few days?
I hope that all makes sense. I know there is a solution to my problem, but I'd rather not buy more equipment if I don't have to, or just more yeast. I like harvesting and reusing.
Basically I want to know how you guys get enough yeast for batches larger then the traditional 5gallon batch, other then just buying more.
Currently I have one, 2L flask I use for starters, and one stir plate. I have successfully harvested and re-used yeast from previous batches (one 5gal batch will typically produce enough yeast for 3-4 more 5gal batches, in my experience). But the problem I run into is that if I wait longer then a week to re-use the harvested yeast, I believe I need to make a starter. With one 2L flask and one stir plate, I run into equipment constraints. Is there a way to go about this without buying a larger flask, or a second 2L flask and stir plate? If I plan a 10gal brew a week ahead a time, do you think it would be ok to make 1 starter 1 week out, transfer that to another sanitized jar once its finished out on the stir plate(approx 3 days), and then go ahead and make a second starter while the first starter sits in the fridge for a few days?
I hope that all makes sense. I know there is a solution to my problem, but I'd rather not buy more equipment if I don't have to, or just more yeast. I like harvesting and reusing.