Chuckabrewski Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 289 Reaction score 10 Location Oklahoma city Sep 1, 2012 #1 Is this much yeast worth washing? This is what I have left from a 5 gallon batch it's in a 1 gal carboy. Wlp 400
Is this much yeast worth washing? This is what I have left from a 5 gallon batch it's in a 1 gal carboy. Wlp 400
luckybrewfin New Member Joined Sep 1, 2012 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Sep 1, 2012 #2 As long as you like the beer that yeast yielded then any yeast is worth washing. Even if you get a small amount it is possible to harvest and grow in larger quantity.
As long as you like the beer that yeast yielded then any yeast is worth washing. Even if you get a small amount it is possible to harvest and grow in larger quantity.
luckybrewfin New Member Joined Sep 1, 2012 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Sep 1, 2012 #3 Yup, I brew one gallon batches and harvest much less yeast with great success. Of course patience is paramount.
Yup, I brew one gallon batches and harvest much less yeast with great success. Of course patience is paramount.
OP OP Chuckabrewski Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 289 Reaction score 10 Location Oklahoma city Sep 1, 2012 #4 Sounds good I'll keep it then