Sorry for asking what is obviously a noob question but I am confused by the terms. I do not want to wash old yeasts I just want to be able to buy fewer vials and packs of liquid yeast to lower costs. I did a batch of beer with dry yeast with decent results but the best batches seem to come from liquid. I have messed around with doing starters but to be honest I've never had trouble with slow fermenting before and do not think it is necessary for me.
However, it seems that I could make a very large batch of "starter" and store up some of it in mason jars for later batches. I suspect it is just not that simple though.
Can anyone explain what the process of growing/cultivating the yeasties from an existing batch is called so I can find the instructions on my own? Or better yet there's probably already a howto here I just need a link.
Thanks in advance!
However, it seems that I could make a very large batch of "starter" and store up some of it in mason jars for later batches. I suspect it is just not that simple though.
Can anyone explain what the process of growing/cultivating the yeasties from an existing batch is called so I can find the instructions on my own? Or better yet there's probably already a howto here I just need a link.
Thanks in advance!