Using Liquid Yeasts

[lethaldog]

Thought i would start this thread because i know i am very interested in using these types of yeast ( have not yet ) and maybe there is some brewers out there in my position that dont know alot about liquid yeast and culturing etc.

So all of you experienced liquid yeast users get to it and tell us all how its done!!

[shane_vor]

I've cultured from an imported bottle plus used a purchased liquid yeast...what would you like to know that can't be found using the search function?

[NTRabbit]

Wyeast activator smackpaks, the only way to fly

[ACTbrewer]

You need to be a bit particular with hygene, but they work a treat, and you can reuse the yeast to get up to 6 stubbies worth from each brew up to six times. Bargain.
Read this:
http://www.byo.com/feature/37.html

[The Carbonator]

I reckon the best improvement i've made to my brews is liquid yeast:

- buy liquid yeast
- Sanitise a 2L coke bottle
- chuck in 150g Dry malt, 1.5L water, and yeast - (yes, you should measure these - buy cheap scales)
- Shake Vigourisly
- cover lid with elastic band and glad wrap - I drilled a hole in a lid and put an airlock in it
- After 3-4 days, sanitise 5-6 stubbies
- pour starter into stubbies.


I dont boil the wort.
I dont metho the lid
I dont flame the bottle

I dont worry about it, and I dont get any problems.

[chris.]

I dont worry about it, and I dont get any problems.

yet...

[The Carbonator]

Hahaha.

yeah, thats right.

[TommyH]

Hey Carb
After you put it in to the 6 stubbies what's next?
Do you cap them like you would do a normal homebrew? Or gladwrap the tops? Then I assume you refridgerate them. How long do they keep for?
And is there anything else you need to do before you use them e.g. bring them up to room temp?
Thanks
Tommy

[nt]

Tom,

Country brewer has the procedure:
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/webcontent26.htm

[lethaldog]

I reckon the best improvement i've made to my brews is liquid yeast:

- buy liquid yeast
- Sanitise a 2L coke bottle
- chuck in 150g Dry malt, 1.5L water, and yeast - (yes, you should measure these - buy cheap scales)
- Shake Vigourisly
- cover lid with elastic band and glad wrap - I drilled a hole in a lid and put an airlock in it
- After 3-4 days, sanitise 5-6 stubbies
- pour starter into stubbies.


I dont boil the wort.
I dont metho the lid
I dont flame the bottle

I dont worry about it, and I dont get any problems.

[lethaldog]

So what then just pour the starter straight into the fermenter with the brew??

[rwh]

You could do that if you're really lazy, but the idea is to make a yeast starter out of it the day before your next brew.

[lethaldog]

So what u reapeat the process and pour the stubbie into the 2l, sorry im a bit lost with this whole liquid yeast thing.

[rwh]

From the country brewer (linked to above):

Using the Yeast Starters

Method: -

1) The day before you plan on making your brew, remove one of your yeast starters from the fridge and gentle shake to mix through the sediment.
2) Sterilise a 750 ml bottle, bung & airlock.
3) Add a tablespoon of malt or dextrose to the bottle (any fermentable).
4) Transfer the contents of your yeast starter to the bottle & top up with cold water leaving 100mm (4 inches) at top.
5) Replace bung airlock and leave a day to start fermenting again.
6) When active you can now use this to brew. Make your beer as you normally would and add the contents of the bottle instead of your dry yeast.

[lethaldog]

Ahhh ok thanks that has deffinately made things alot clearer ( gees ) all i can say is this liquid yeast had better be worth it
Its a far cry from pitching a saf

[TommyH]

NT Thanks for the link
Am off to Country brewer tomorrow
I'm still curious as to what The Carb has to say

[The Carbonator]

Hey Carb
After you put it in to the 6 stubbies what's next?
Do you cap them like you would do a normal homebrew? Or gladwrap the tops? Then I assume you refridgerate them. How long do they keep for?
And is there anything else you need to do before you use them e.g. bring them up to room temp?
Thanks
Tommy

I cap 'em, and put them in the fridge.

When I want to use one, I usually get one out of the fridge and let it warm to room temp, then pour it into a 2L bottle with another 150g malt and 1.5L water.
I usually leave that a day or 2.
Then when its fermenting away in the bottle, I pitch it.

Sometimes, I'll pour a stubbie and cap it, then pitch the rest. ( kinda re-paying the fridge )

- I let it warm to room temp because Ive heard a temp shock can kill yeast.

You can pitch the stubbie, but i've found that it takes a while for fermentation to begin. Plus, it shocks the little beauties a bit.
A good raging starter gets it brewing in no time.

Thats what I do, and it works great.
Hope this helps.

[TommyH]

Thanks Carbonator
Will have to try it.

[TommyH]

Just checked Country Brewer web site and it appears they don't stock liquid yeast.
Anyone any ideas where I can buy this in Western Sydney? Or will I have to purchase online?
Thanks

[yamaroo]

Where about in western sydney i am in the blue mountains and can get liquid yeast from http://www.bmbrews.com.au
My local home brew shop is in walking distance from my house.
Great shop but only open from wed-sun.