[MattyAHA]

Storing yeast on beer seems to be recommended over rinsing and storing in water, my question is can i use a cheap store bought say "schaffer" 6 dollar 12 pack beer for that purpose, i really don't like leaving behind homebrew for yeast storage if i don't have to, just a thought i had and wondering if this is something people do or why its a terrible idea, cheers

[jeffy]

Storing yeast on beer seems to be recommended over rinsing and storing in water, my question is can i use a cheap store bought say "schaffer" 6 dollar 12 pack beer for that purpose, i really don't like leaving behind homebrew for yeast storage if i don't have to, just a thought i had and wondering if this is something people do or why its a terrible idea, cheers

Only if you are not embarrassed to be seen buying it, otherwise it's a great idea.

[MattyAHA]

Storing yeast on beer seems to be recommended over rinsing and storing in water, my question is can i use a cheap store bought say "schaffer" 6 dollar 12 pack beer for that purpose, i really don't like leaving behind homebrew for yeast storage if i don't have to, just a thought i had and wondering if this is something people do or why its a terrible idea, cheers

Only if you are not embarrassed to be seen buying it, otherwise it's a great idea.

i'll just wear a trench coat and a fake nose when i go pick it up, i don't think people will notice  cheers

[Bob357]

No reason why not. I doubt the slurry would know the difference.

[mdyer909]

When I rack the beer there’s always a good quarter inch of beer left on top.  I’ve stored the yeast in mason jars for weeks with no apparent issues under the beer.  I’d say sacrifice a little home brew for the next generation.

Now, many years ago some of my pals and I did a blind test taste of cheap beer and Schaffer won hands down. I think it was “the one beer to have when you’re having more than one”.  We call that a session beer now, but that’s not what they meant in the 70’s!

[pete b]

I find that there is enough beer mixed in with the slurry that rises to the top.

[Steve Ruch]

Now, many years ago some of my pals and I did a blind test taste of cheap beer and Schaffer won hands down. I think it was “the one beer to have when you’re having more than one”.  We call that a session beer now, but that’s not what they meant in the 70’s!

Back in 1975 I worked at the Schaffer brewery in Fogelsville, PA for a couple of weeks as a temp. I think it's now owned by Sam Adams.
There was a guy who job was to keep the breakroom cooler filled. Almost everyone had some on both breaks and at lunch. A few guys stopped at the breakroom after work to have some instead of stopping at a bar on the way home.

[brewsumore]

That's what I do if I can.  Sometimes I have extra of what I've made and am kegging, and just use the same flat fresh homebrew.  Whatever seems best at the time.  I don't top crop much anymore, just harvest the slurry at the bottom of my buckets after racking the new beer to kegs.