Harvesting Yeast With Cold Break

[alizzan]

I've tried searching the forums for something about this, however most of the topics seemed to degenerate into a "I put cold break in/I don't put cold break in". I made a Partial Duvel copy using Wyeast 1388, and being my first partial, I didn't whirlpool and wait for the cold break to settle. As such, I tipped all the wort (complete with cold break) into the fermenter. This included Irish Moss, so it has all settled nicely to the bottom, however I would like to try and harvest the yeast for reuse later on. Am I able to just take the slurry which includes the settled cold break, and harvest the yeast from that? Will I need to wash the yeast, or filter it somehow? Again, apologies if this topic has already been covered.

 

[manticle]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=+...mp;aql=&oq=

 

[alizzan]

Thanks, Manticle. I was more curious as to whether it's necessary. Seeing as though you posted the links straight up, I will assume it is.

 

[Amber Fluid]

You may also find this link on Yeast Farming useful too.

 

[manticle]

Thanks, Manticle. I was more curious as to whether it's necessary. Seeing as though you posted the links straight up, I will assume it is.

You will just get better quality/purer yeast. Hop debris, other proteins etc that drop out during ferment that are best not in the next beer.

 

[alizzan]

AF - Thanks for that. I've skimmed through it before, but I'll go through it again.

Manticle - Noted. Now to try and find some mason jars, or other such articles.

 

[Parks]

I haven't seen anywhere where it discusses polyclar, gelatine etc in the washing process.

Anyone know if these affect the quality of the washed yeast? Do they actually *bind* themselves to the yeast?