Yeast Swap - Conan for Weizen

Two Wheeler · March 27, 2015, 09:09:45 AM

Hey folks, I have some yeast saved from a Yeast Bay Vermont Ale (Conan) starter. It's about a week old.

Looking for 3068, 3463 or similar yeast for a weizen.

feldmann · March 27, 2015, 10:35:55 AM

I have some 3068 I can bring on Saturday. It hasen't been used for almost a year though.

Two Wheeler · March 27, 2015, 10:51:12 AM

Quote from: feldmann on March 27, 2015, 10:35:55 AM
I have some 3068 I can bring on Saturday. It hasen't been used for almost a year though.

Sounds good... that shouldn't be a problem, eh @blisster ?

robcoombs · March 27, 2015, 11:04:33 AM

Quote from: Two Wheeler on March 27, 2015, 10:51:12 AM
Quote from: feldmann on March 27, 2015, 10:35:55 AM
I have some 3068 I can bring on Saturday. It hasen't been used for almost a year though.

Sounds good... that shouldn't be a problem, eh @blisster ?

I think it would be fine, you will just have to take some time to step up the starter.

If you can wait a week, I ordered some from NG that came in within a few days, you could probably do the same if need be.

blisster · March 27, 2015, 11:06:17 AM

You might have to do a couple of step-up starters before pitching but I've never had a problem using old yeast (assuming it was kept refrigerated)....

feldmann · March 27, 2015, 12:16:15 PM

Quote from: blisster on March 27, 2015, 11:06:17 AM
You might have to do a couple of step-up starters before pitching but I've never had a problem using old yeast (assuming it was kept refrigerated)....

Yeah, its been kept in my keezer. I was going to do the same and brew with it next weekend.

Two Wheeler · March 27, 2015, 12:23:46 PM

Hey Steve, I don't want to mess with your plans, so I can steal some from Rob. Thanks though!

robcoombs · March 27, 2015, 12:37:43 PM

Quote from: Two Wheeler on March 27, 2015, 12:23:46 PM
Hey Steve, I don't want to mess with your plans, so I can steal some from Rob. Thanks though!

Sorry I didn't explain myself. I'm brewing with the pack I have this weekend. I primary only unless aging a beer so I won't have it available for a few weeks. But if you could wait until next week NG may be able to get it in for you, it came in very quick for me.

feldmann · March 27, 2015, 04:21:56 PM

Quote from: Two Wheeler on March 27, 2015, 12:23:46 PM
Hey Steve, I don't want to mess with your plans, so I can steal some from Rob. Thanks though!

Its no big deal, but I have several mason jars full of it.

Two Wheeler · March 28, 2015, 12:04:35 AM

Thanks Steve, I can't make the meeting anymore but will try to connect with you