What's your Favorite Brew Store???

[capt82]

I've never had a pack of dry yeast fail, and I'm pretty sure it would take temperatures much higher than the back of a UPS truck on a summer day to hurt dry yeast. That's kind of the point of drying it.

Why is dry yeast in coolers when you buy them? Dry yeast can die if too hot. Yeast is a living organism that requires a specific temperature range to survive. The ideal temperature for dry yeast is between 38°F and 50°F. If exposed to temperatures above 55°F, the yeast may start to deteriorate or die.

High temperatures can cause the yeast to dehydrate, denature, generate off-flavors/aromas, and affect the quality. Temperatures above 65°F can significantly reduce the viability and activity of the yeast. If dry yeast is at temperatures above 75°F for an extended period, it's likely to be dead or nearly dead.

I've never had dry yeast "fail" either, but every home brewer has had a batch with off flavors, poor attenuation, or failures to reach OG/FG. Yeast issues?

 

[sibelman]

fwiw, I haven't seen dry yeast for sale in a cooler. But that's where I put it when I get home.

 

[hilljack13]

I found myself going to brewhardware.com for....hardware

Ritebrew for yeast and water addtions.

Any of the big names for kits that are on sale.

Grains...depending on what I need and what is on sale. I have ordered from brewhardware and a few of the big names.

Hops...Yakima Valley and northwesthopsfarm.com

 

[mac_1103]

Why is dry yeast in coolers when you buy them?

It isn't. Seriously. Yes it can die if it gets too hot. Too hot being something like 170F a lot higher than 75F.

 

[mac_1103]

The ideal temperature for dry yeast is between 38°F and 50°F. If exposed to temperatures above 55°F, the yeast may start to deteriorate or die.

Source? From Fermentis website:

Storage​

For less than 6 months: the product must be stored below 24°C. For more than 6 months: the product must be stored below 15°C. For short periods not exceeding 7 days there is an exception to these rules.

24C = 75F
15C = 59F

 

[day_trippr]

fwiw, I haven't seen dry yeast for sale in a cooler.

In all my years and all the lhbs's I've visited I've never seen dry yeast for sale anywhere other than in a fridge...

Cheers!

 

[capt82]

It isn't. Seriously. Yes it can die if it gets too hot. Too hot being something like 170F a lot higher than 75F.

haha...from your own cite... "For less than 6 months: the product must be stored below 24°C. (75*F)."

The beauty about home brewing is you can buy dry yeast from the LHBS that wasn't stored cool, throw it in the back seat of the hot car all day (week?), attempt to brew a 8% Belgian Saison and end up with a 3% beer like drink....AND still fool your buddies.

 

[mac_1103]

Ha ha? Recommended storage below 75F for up to six months seems to imply that this:

If exposed to temperatures above 55°F, the yeast may start to deteriorate or die.

is bullspit.

 

[Brian66]

my LHBS https://aslove2brew.myshopify.com/ for online I like more beer and label peelers

 

[RyPA]

my LHBS https://aslove2brew.myshopify.com/ for online I like more beer and label peelers

That is my LHBS as well, I've been going to him for the past 3 years to buy grains in bulk but found lately that his 50 lb 2-row sacks are more expensive than morebeer. I'm hoping his costs come down but probably unlikely with the economy.. I'd prefer to support him over the big online guys.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

That is my LHBS as well, I've been going to him for the past 3 years to buy grains in bulk but found lately that his 50 lb 2-row sacks are more expensive than morebeer. I'm hoping his costs come down but probably unlikely with the economy.. I'd prefer to support him over the big online guys.

With the wacky weather plowing through the country I wouldn't expect grain prices going down. Maybe before harvest time it'll be better. Lots of factors affecting our brewing ingredients.

 

[growintheglass]

Our first three brews - Amber, Stout, and Belgian - came from recipes we put together based on reading forums and watching videos. We purchased everything locally.

Our most recent brew - Hefeweizen - we purchased a kit from Northern Brewer. Looking forward to popping it open in a couple of weeks. Looked and smelled great when we bottled it the other day.

The equipment we use came from More Beer, but we haven't bought any kits from them (yet).

 

[BrewZer]

I'm blessed to have TWO LHBSs within a 20-minute drive -- HBYOB and Brewtensils. I slightly prefer HBYOB over Brewtensils, but either will do in a pinch.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

Our most recent brew - Hefeweizen - we purchased a kit from Northern Brewer. Looking forward to popping it open in a couple of weeks. Looked and smelled great when we bottled it the other day.

Thanks for sharing the video.

Looks like there was almost no "head space" in the container (which helps keep the LME fresh).

Hydrometer sample at 9:15 appeared to be a little cloudy but to me the color looked appropriate at this point in the brewing process.

 

[growintheglass]

Thanks for sharing the video.

Looks like there was almost no "head space" in the container (which helps keep the LME fresh).
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Hydrometer sample at 9:15 appeared to be a little cloudy but to me the color looked appropriate at this point in the brewing process.

I honestly can't wait to crack one open

 

[Mark3885]

My LHBS is Hickory Creek Brewing in Warren PA. All my supplies come from here. Rick fills my grain order and crushes for $1.62 per pound. I usually have him weigh out 2 brews and crush one , the other, I will crush when I brew it. Friendly group of people that have a get together at the shop on Friday evenings . I’ve priced ingredients from many online stores and Hickory Creek Brewing is always half the price and fresher ingredients.

 

[Neldog0]

I buy from Morebeer. Great service. I live in PA & I get my supplies from their PA site.

 

[Mark3885]

I buy from Morebeer. Great service. I live in PA & I get my supplies from their PA site.

If you’re anywhere close to Warren pa , you need to check out Hickory Creek Brewing.

 

[JAReeves]

My LHBS is South Bay Brewing Supply in Torrance (across the street, literally). I used to buy from AIH, but stopped when they were bought and they f'ed my account. Sometimes, Steinfillers in Long Beach for local needs. If someone is having a wack-@$$ sale (like free shipping for everything) I'll jump, but otherwise, no.

Dan at http://www.southbaybrewingsupply.com/ will order me whatever I need and answer whatever questions I have. Love the guy.

 

[fphredd]

BrewHardware fanboy...well known fact if you've read my posts. Brew On @Bobby_M , Sue, Larry, et al.