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Yeast and Fermentation / The skinny on Denny's 1450

« on: January 08, 2013, 06:09:33 PM »

I've only used 1450 once before and it was good but it was weird as far as it's activity.
First time I used LHBS yeast and made a small starter.  This time I used washed yeast and I made a 2000 ml starter for a 1.069 beer.  Usually my yeast starters are beasts, go crazy and are easy to see activity for 3-4 days.
But both times, the 1450 starts anemic, and isn't that volatile and visible activity is only 2 days. Now it's too early for me to care enough to check gravity but is this what I should be seeing?

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Yeast and Fermentation / Making a starer using washed yeast

« on: November 13, 2012, 12:24:48 PM »

So I've finally decided to save some $$$ and wash some yeast. I have 3 varieties now and this week plan to use one for the first time.  So far, very simple and easy.....everyone should do it.
But, a stupid questions first.  When I make a starter, I know I should bring the jar to close to room temperature but aren't I supposed to pour off a good bit of the clear beer/water part before I shake the jar and add to my starter?
Also, I usually make a starter about 36 hours before I pitch but when using a starter with washed yeast that are under 30 days old, is 24 hours before pitching enough?