I use it exclusively, mainly because I don't trust liquid yeast to be shipped during the hot months, nor do I have a local source for any. Not driving down to Brewstock in New Orleans just for yeast. Maybe I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.

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Posted by LSUGrad00

Member since Dec 2003

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Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:34 am to BMoney

well shite.. It sounds like I'm just doing something wrong with the dry yeast.

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Posted by s14suspense

Baton Rouge

Member since Mar 2007

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Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:34 am to BMoney

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I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.

Yes indeed. That will be very nice. I've already spent >$50 there.

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Posted by BugAC

St. George

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:48 am to BMoney

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mainly because I don't trust liquid yeast to be shipped during the hot months, nor do I have a local source for any. Not driving down to Brewstock in New Orleans just for yeast. Maybe I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.

I only use Liquid yeast. I get it from Austin Homebrew, and never had a problem with utilization even during the hot summer months. However, i do make a starter for every brew, with the liquid yeast and add some yeast nutrient. I don't trust dry yeast to work right away, even when rehydrated.

My last starter for White Labs Irish Ale was so vigorous that my starter had a blowoff. And then 1.5 days after pitching, i had an epic blowff even with a blowoff tube attached. I lost 1/5 gallon of beer due to blowoff.

I prefer white labs, as well, for my starters, compared to wyeast.

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