yeast slushy

[Laurie C]

Does anyone know how to make a slushy? It is the process used to save and reuse yeast. thanks

 

[Wade E]

http://www.mikebeer.net/reuseyeast.htm

 

[Tom]

Heres what I do
Rack to secondary. Let it sit a week or so.
Wait till the yeast drops.
Rack off in a sanitized jarand I then use whats leftas a yeast cake.

 

[Brian B]

When I save yeast I do it at the start. I make up a two liter starter and let if ferment out. I drain off most of the liquid and the pour some into small sanitized canning jars. I add some more fresh wort to the jars and loosely attach the lid and ring. I let them ferment out, tighten the ring put them in the fridge. When I am ready to use them I just make a starter like normal. I have had good results using these after 4 months in the fridge, or I can just add more wort to them and keep them longer.

 

[gaudet]

Good ideas. If I pitch dry yeast I make a starter and its not too bad for 1 pack of yeast. When you get those liquid yeasts and slap packs the price triples and quadruples sometimes. Good way to save a few dollars on brew day.

I have read that you shouldn't use it beyond the 3rd or 4th generation though. Whats the groups comments on that?