Where is Wyeast?
Winemaking Wyeast Labs Wyeast labs is located near Mount Hood, Oregon. Over the last 30 years, Wyeast has created an extensive collection of yeast strains and fermentation products for Beer, Wine, Mead and Spirits.
How long can I store Wyeast?
six months
Wyeast’s packaging material provides 100 percent oxygen barrier and UV light protection. It has a guaranteed shelf life of six months when stored properly.
How long does Wyeast last activation?
Wyeast Lab techs suggest that their yeast is good for 5-6 months. Our policy on stocking & shipping liquid yeast is: keep our yeast as fresh as possible. When we are forced to sell yeast that is older than 3 months, we include a FREE yeast starter.
Do I need a yeast starter with Wyeast?
The Wyeast Smack-Pack Activator System (125 mL) is designed to directly inoculate 5 gallons (19 L) of standard ale wort (O.G. < 1.060, 65-72 °F/ 18-22 °C). When brewing high gravity beer (O.G. > 1.060) or cold fermented lagers or ales (<65 °F /18 °C) additional yeast will be required.
How do you pronounce Wyeast?
Also, very important but known by few, is the meaning and pronunciation of our name, “Wyeast” (pronounced why-east) which is derived from a Klickitat Indian legend that relates to the origins of the geography of the Pacific Northwest to a tragic love triangle involving chief of the Klickitat, chief of Wy’east and the …
How long will brewers yeast last?
It is obtained from the fermentation of beer and it can be found either in the form of a piece (fresh brewer’s yeast) or in the form of powder in sachet (dry brewer’s yeast). In general, fresh brewer’s yeast has a very short expiry date, so in the refrigerator it cannot be preserved more than a week or 10 days at most.
Does Wyeast need to be refrigerated?
Liquid yeast always needs to be kept in a refrigerator. White Labs remains viable in the fridge for 3 – 4 months after production. Wyeast will tend to store a little longer at 6 months. It will likely come back to life and because of the starter you will have plenty of yeast cells to make your beer.
How many yeast cells are in Wyeast?
Wyeast labs come in large and small smack packs. The large pack is comparable to the vials, with about 100 billion cells per smack pack. The small smack pack has considerably less – about 18-20 billion cells per pack.
What did the Indians call Mt Hood?
Wy’east
Native American called Mount Hood “Wy’east” (often spelled “Wyeast”) and legends tell about the brothers “Wy’east” (Mount Hood) and “Pahto” or “Klickitat” (Mount Adams) battling for the fair maiden “La-wa-la-clough” or “Loowit” (Mount St. Helens).