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"RichieH":1e0s333q wrote:

"Taf":1e0s333q wrote: From what I understood, they are directly pitchable into your wort, or is that a bit of a stretch for them?

Cheers,
Billy.[/quote:1e0s333q]


they are designed to be pitchable in to 19L of wort up to 1.060. above 1.060 they recommend making a starter, or if the yeast is older. On the website it says the vials contain 70-140 billion cells

Also, great work getting whitelabs in. how much will it cost?[/quote:1e0s333q]

Thats before they undergo an extensive voyage to these shores, you're going to be disappointed if you think these are pitchable into 19L of 1060 wort, be ready for a long lag time, thats why most still do a starter with thim.

"delboy":34m28478 wrote:

"RichieH":34m28478 wrote:

"Taf":34m28478 wrote: From what I understood, they are directly pitchable into your wort, or is that a bit of a stretch for them?

Cheers,
Billy.[/quote:34m28478]


they are designed to be pitchable in to 19L of wort up to 1.060. above 1.060 they recommend making a starter, or if the yeast is older. On the website it says the vials contain 70-140 billion cells

Also, great work getting whitelabs in. how much will it cost?[/quote:34m28478]

Thats before they undergo an extensive voyage to these shores, you're going to be disappointed if you think these are pitchable into 19L of 1060 wort, be ready for a long lag time, thats why most still do a starter with thim.[/quote:34m28478]

Makes sense I suppose. I am just rubbish at making starters, as my brews are often very spur of the moment. I suppose I will just have to make starters, and leave them in the fridge for a week or so maybe. I've done a few brews to the same recipe with the dry vs liquid yeast being the only variable, and there's definitely a difference, so better get more organised!

Cheers,
Billy.

"Taf":2yq2rv87 wrote:
Makes sense I suppose. I am just rubbish at making starters, as my brews are often very spur of the moment. I suppose I will just have to make starters, and leave them in the fridge for a week or so maybe. I've done a few brews to the same recipe with the dry vs liquid yeast being the only variable, and there's definitely a difference, so better get more organised!

Cheers,
Billy.[/quote:2yq2rv87]

If time is very tight you can make a quick starter on you brew day this will allow the yeast to activate but won’t increase cell numbers

Awesome!

Selection improves here by the week it seems!
Anyone compare the cost vs. an activator pack?

Adam

I'm SUPER happy about the lager strains being available. It's so much work or so much $$ to get enough yeast cells to do a high gravity lager from measly 25 billion cell count smack packs. (I've got a bock coming so this has been a concern of mine.)

The Home Brew Company definitely seems to understand "the long tail" principle; fair play to ya; can't wait to see the selection approach infinity; lol! <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->


Adam

Shane, Hats off yet again, great to see White Labs available - are you getting them shipped direct?

Adam, speaking of lager yeasts, I thought WLP830 was excellent.