and I have access to all the yeast I could need. He passed on a pint of pure fresh US-05 slurry today. How long can this last if I keep it refrigerated at about 38*F? There is only about a 1/4" of beer on top and the rest is just creamy goodness.
Thanks. If I were to be able to use this within the week, should I decant and pitch the entire pint?
mblanks2 said:Thanks. If I were to be able to use this within the week, should I decant and pitch the entire pint?
6-10 weeks is fine, I'd pitch the whole thing!
jflongo said:Depends on the brew size. That would be way too much for 5 gallons if it's 3/4 full of solid yeast. We need to see a picture of it, after it's been in the fridge for a day or two.
If you have access to all the yeast you need, why is it necessary to store it for any period of time?
If you have access to all the yeast you need, why is it necessary to store it for any period of time?
If you have an extra mason/ball jar handy, you can split that pint of US-05 slurry into two and cover each with sterilized/chilled water for better storage dormancy.
Even 1/2 of a pint jar will be plenty if used within the next month or two. If it were a lager, I'd be inclined to pitch the whole pint even though that might still be somewhat of an overpitch.
I'm also curious about their rationale for a dry yeast. I've seen than debated before over at pro brewer.
Mr Malty is your friend. Please don't pitch the whole pint...
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