DADY yeast ?

[Sailman]

I just finished Generation 4 of a sweet feed and I used dady yeast and I have a question. I got to thinking it would be a waste to let all of the yeast in the bottom of the carboy go to waste so I decided to pour into a pint mason jar. I've never tried to save any yeast before and I have no Goodway I'm just collecting the yeast cells so will this work if I put it in the refrigerator? Also is there any good reason to keep it? I've got plenty of yeast on hand I just did this on a whim.

[smokeybowls]

I'm new so I have no idea but I do like to help when I can . I found this thread might help you .

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 39&t=43164

[Sailman]

Thanks for the link it looks very interesting maybe I'll read up on this a little further later. Keeping the yeast was an afterthought anyway because I just usually repitch with new unless I'm doing a generational spirit.

[DSmith78]

I often harvest my yeast and keep in the fridge and it works fine. Just rehydrate and bring up to room temperature before pitching. And for goodness sake don't completely seal the jar in case the jar explodes!!

[8Ball]

If yeast is difficult to obtain or you have a specific strain you are developing, then I would say sure, save it. I order my whiskey/rum yeast for about $15 a pound delivered and at 15 grams per ferment ..... it lasts a long time.

[jonnys_spirit]

Don’t keep the lid on tight or you could open the fridge one day to a bottle bomb.

I’ll save first gen yeast and wash it in clean water / chill / settle/ decant / wash / chill / settle / decant for 3 or four iterations then store in the fridge in a wine bottle. Use maybe 1/4 cup in a starter for next batch.

Particularly with more expensive ale yeasts that might cost $5/packet makes it more worthwhile.

Cheers!
-jonny

[dieselduo]

Google washing yeast. I do it often

[Sailman]

Thanks Guy's

[still_stirrin]

George has a video showing how to consecutively wash yeast for pitching. Imagine that...something useful from him.

But, I’m not advocating to watch George’s videos...unless for their comedic value.
ss