another tread about harvesting yeast

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Marshall_ofmcap, Jan 1, 2014.

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  1. Marshall_ofmcap

    Marshall_ofmcap Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2013 Colorado

    I picked up a bottle of cuvee du chateau kasteel (2010 if the number on the bottle is the year it was bottled) and was wondering what I was in for is I harvest the yeast. First question; is there yeast in it? it is a very dark bottle and I cant see in it. second, what yeast am I likely to find and is it still viable? third, can I use the yeast, in primary?

    sub-category of questions. if its bug based (bret is my concern mostly) do I need to relegate all that holds it to bret-inclusive fermentation after? I.e. how hard is bret to kill? other bret-related facts/links are welcome.
     
    #1 Marshall_ofmcap, Jan 1, 2014
  2. Ilanko

    Ilanko Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2012 New York

    You can try make a starter with it and see if any sign of life comes out.
    Happy new year.
     
    #2 Ilanko, Jan 1, 2014
  3. od_sf

    od_sf Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2010 California

    If the bottle is really from 2010, it is unlikely that you'll find any viable yeast cells to harvest.
     
    #3 od_sf, Jan 1, 2014
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