I tried washing yeast once. Nothing would settle out on the table and it would get mixed up when pouring off the tip but I think I was also making the mistake of washing the trub and not the yeast itself. I must have really failed because when I made a starter it didn't start my wort at all.
Hahah I literally just spent my weekend washing that Morgan’s ale yeast that gave me that banana smell! Collected all the same jars off my parents to!!!! good stuff LJ 🍻 always good to revisit these things can save you a lot in brewing! Next is a starter for me but no stir plate I’m going to do it the old fashioned way just shake the demijohn!!
calculators say 6 months is maximum, but reality is some yeast will survive longer than that. I have reused 15 month old yeast, it's a slow process, far from recommended but doable. Ideally keep it under 3-4 months.
I've been practising cleaning yeast and have been using these coffee jars as I've got 100s of them haha good thing is they don't expode if the Co2 builds up the lid just pops off haha 💪😜🤙
Not specifically, but just be aware that some traditional English strains can work opposite and drop out mid crud...... it's not common but I have had it happen twice..... you nned to wash off the crud initially then keep the first drop on the second rinse. You can see the difference if you swirl the first jar and let it settle completely..... spot where the creamy layer is... most yeast will be on top, some will be in the middle. 002 could well fall into that category.
@@littlejohnsbrewing Yeah it reminds me of panning for gold, the yeast drops out quicker than the trub. Been washing yeast for years, but still picked up a few tips to improve my wash, another great video John Cheers
I'm not sure if all yeast can be sucesfully dried. Have had a few Kviek strains that were dried. Give it a go, would make storage a little less cumbersome.
What's your process for sanitizing the jars mate. I currently boil them in a pot but I'm wondering if that's overkill and i can just clean them and sit them in starsan? Also do you just use tap water to mix? Cheers mate
I soak in napisan then add boiling water to each jar and sit cap on and let them cool on the bench. Just to be sure. I use that cooled water to rinse with.
"I don't have a big funnel so it'll probably get a bit messy"... Prices to put perfectly without spilling a drop. Legend!
This is a better explanation for me than the last video on yeast washing. I was doing it the other way round the crud is what I was washing.
that was the issue I had been presented with.....
Me too.
I tried washing yeast once. Nothing would settle out on the table and it would get mixed up when pouring off the tip but I think I was also making the mistake of washing the trub and not the yeast itself. I must have really failed because when I made a starter it didn't start my wort at all.
would be wonderful if we could to have a part 2 (ie full process) for us newbies ie bringing out fridge, decanting and putting it vials etc
Hahah I literally just spent my weekend washing that Morgan’s ale yeast that gave me that banana smell! Collected all the same jars off my parents to!!!! good stuff LJ 🍻 always good to revisit these things can save you a lot in brewing! Next is a starter for me but no stir plate I’m going to do it the old fashioned way just shake the demijohn!!
Great video mate...cheers for all the advice.
Can you do the same process taking a scoop straight from the bottom of your fermenter?
yep, exactly the same thing.
Top man Little John, loved your process. Great video, cheers mate 😎👍
Thanks buddy
Just out of curiosity …. How long will a vial live in the fridge before the yeast has deteriorated to an unusable level?
calculators say 6 months is maximum, but reality is some yeast will survive longer than that. I have reused 15 month old yeast, it's a slow process, far from recommended but doable. Ideally keep it under 3-4 months.
I would recommend overbuilding a fresh starter instead of washing if you can.
Thanks mate 👍
I've been practising cleaning yeast and have been using these coffee jars as I've got 100s of them haha good thing is they don't expode if the Co2 builds up the lid just pops off haha
💪😜🤙
yep... very handy
Great vid L.J mate!
Where do you get the vials from?
I use 50ml lab vials, I get them off ebay from China....cause they cheap, like me.
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Hi John
You ever tried to wash WLP002.......
Not specifically, but just be aware that some traditional English strains can work opposite and drop out mid crud...... it's not common but I have had it happen twice..... you nned to wash off the crud initially then keep the first drop on the second rinse. You can see the difference if you swirl the first jar and let it settle completely..... spot where the creamy layer is... most yeast will be on top, some will be in the middle. 002 could well fall into that category.
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Yeah it reminds me of panning for gold, the yeast drops out quicker than the trub.
Been washing yeast for years, but still picked up a few tips to improve my wash, another great video John
Cheers
I have a dehumidifier. Question.. would yeast storage be easier if dried?
I'm not sure if all yeast can be sucesfully dried. Have had a few Kviek strains that were dried. Give it a go, would make storage a little less cumbersome.
What's your process for sanitizing the jars mate.
I currently boil them in a pot but I'm wondering if that's overkill and i can just clean them and sit them in starsan?
Also do you just use tap water to mix?
Cheers mate
I soak in napisan then add boiling water to each jar and sit cap on and let them cool on the bench. Just to be sure. I use that cooled water to rinse with.
Is the video messed up in the beginning or is it my phone?
video seems fine, there is a wierd edit point but it's only one.... may be your phone.
@little johns brewing its working fine now. Not sure what happened🤷♂️