Yeast Culturing 101

A brief history of yeast and yeast culturing will be presented, as well as a host of information detailing how the average homebrewer can accomplish this task at home using a few different methods. Topics covered include making slants, starters, washing and growing yeast to pitchable rates. Methods for storage in sterile distilled water and freezing yeast in a glycerin solution will also be covered. This is a workshop for novice and advanced brewers alike.