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[B-1]

I would re-use it. R30 saving is a R30 saving.

+1 especially if it's for one of his crapple brews. Only issue is he dry hopped so might have to wash it.

 

[heartbroken]

I would re-use it. R30 saving is a R30 saving.

I've never done it, how long does it take to harvest and prepare the yeast before you can use it again?

 

[GreGorGy]

I've never done it, how long does it take to harvest and prepare the yeast before you can use it again?

Some okes here just get the next wort ready and moer it into the fermentor after they have drained the existing beer. I have done the full yeast washing and it is a couple of hours of work.

 

[GreGorGy]

No more messing around for me:

 

[Snyper564]

I either top crop or add wort onto all trub NEVER EVER EVER DOING BOTTOM HARVESTING AGAIN

Top crop 10 min

BOTTOM DAYS!!!!

 

[heartbroken]

Some okes here just get the next wort ready and moer it into the fermentor after they have drained the existing beer. I have done the full yeast washing and it is a couple of hours of work.

Yea, not spending hours trying to save R30-60. I'd rather spend an hour at my actual job and earn enough money to buy many, many packets of yeast. I guess it's worth it if you do it for the "science/technique" etc part of it, but not worth it for the money.

 

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

I've never done it, how long does it take to harvest and prepare the yeast before you can use it again?

Scoop about 200ml of the trub/yeast at the bottom of the fermenter into a glass jar ... seal and store in fridge for next brew ... pitch directly from fridge into fresh wort. Been doing it like that for years. Did about 15 brews on pack of yeast. There's a guy on YT that's been brewing for over 2 years from ONE pouch of liquid yeast.

So yeah, saving way more than R30

 

[heartbroken]

Scoop about 200ml of the trub/yeast at the bottom of the fermenter into a glass jar ... seal and store in fridge for next brew ... pitch directly from fridge into fresh wort. Been doing it like that for years. Did about 15 brews on pack of yeast. There's a guy on YT that's been brewing for over 2 years from ONE pouch of liquid yeast.

So yeah, saving way more than R30

Well if you put it like that. I had it in my head that you'd spend hours separating yeast from trub, going at it like Dexters laboratory

 

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

Well if you put it like that. I had it in my head that you'd spend hours separating yeast from trub, going at it like Dexters laboratory

If you're just saving a little for the next brew, there's no need to put on the white coat

 

[abudabi]

Hahaha.

Yeah all I do is to swirl trub and dump into a gherkins jar and shove into fridge.... Job done.

 

[bwana]

+1 especially if it's for one of his crapple brews. Only issue is he dry hopped so might have to wash it.

Maybe I'll wait until the blonde ale is done.

 

[GAD]

Fair enough. I was just thinking about using it in my next batch of crapple.

Go for it...I did it with my MJ's Cider yeast and that was a saving of R60

 

[Toxxyc]

Yea, not spending hours trying to save R30-60. I'd rather spend an hour at my actual job and earn enough money to buy many, many packets of yeast. I guess it's worth it if you do it for the "science/technique" etc part of it, but not worth it for the money.

I rack or bottle off the yeast. Then I swirl the slurry in the bottom and pour it into a sanitized jar, label it and stick it in the fridge. 30 seconds of work. Next brew I take that jar, open it and just pour it straight into the wort. Done.

 

[bwana]

Can I reuse these?

 

[heartbroken]

Can I reuse these?

Why do you have that in the first place is a better question.

 

[bwana]

Why do you have that in the first place is a better question.

First off - King of Beers - it's written on the bottles. I can upload a larger image if that helps?

Secondly, they were a Christmas gift in 2018/9 when they started manufacturing in SA.

And last but not least... I may, or may not, have a small issue with hoarding, which sometimes pays off (especially now if I can in fact reuse them).

 

[Steamy Tom]

Can I reuse these?

i wouldnt

 

[GreGorGy]

Fun Fact: Since they're the FIFA sponsor, the 2018 launch was to tie in with the world cup. Bud sponsored the Seether tour and they (Seether) offered us an unplugged the night before and the afterparty the night of the show. Only condition? We had to stock at least 50% Bud. And promote it. A feat that could have been accomplished with a little more notice than 11PM on Friday. Couldn't put it together. What a shame.

 

[abudabi]

Can I reuse these?

I don't have those particular ones.. But I do re-use bud bottles that a mate of mine gives me.
It all depends on the neck. Does it have a ridge big enough for the capper to "grip" on.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Scoop about 200ml of the trub/yeast at the bottom of the fermenter into a glass jar ... seal and store in fridge for next brew ... pitch directly from fridge into fresh wort. Been doing it like that for years. Did about 15 brews on pack of yeast. There's a guy on YT that's been brewing for over 2 years from ONE pouch of liquid yeast.

So yeah, saving way more than R30

Yup this is the way to do it for sure. I have a few 1L Consol jars in my fridge that are gathered from just pouring the trub layer in. Pop them right into the next batch of wort and its all good.