Yeast

Jun 05, 2005 2 Replies

After racking my beer, there is obviously a lot of stuff left at the bottom. Now I can only presume that this is yeast. The amount compared to what I originally put in is vastly increased... I take it this is because it has grown some what!



IF I was to save this to use again (not something I will currently be doing as I always get yeast with the extract I buy) how much would I need to use in a new beer (I will eventually be moving up from extract)



Also, can this be frozen safely for use sometime in the future? If not, what is the best method of storing and how long can it be stored for!



Much appreciated, Simon


On Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:07:03 +0000 (UTC), "PieOPah" said in alt.beer.home-brewing:

Anything from a tablespoonful to all of it. (Pouring a new wort into the fermenter you've just emptied yields a volcano. It starts active fermentation while you're still pouring.)

Add glycol and it can be. There are a few sites on the web with instructions.

I've never tried it (I've racked over old yeast and I've frozen yeast) but it should keep for at least a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

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