Practical Yeast Propagation

Abstract

Methods of isolating yeast cultures are described, together with the scheme of developing such yeasts in the laboratory, and a detailed account is given of the wort collection and yeast propagation plant. The importance of sterilizing both the worts and the plant before use is emphasized, and the methods adopted to this end are outlined. The technique of collecting the yeast crop is described; worked as a contin uous process, approximately 80 Ib. of yeast can be produced weekly. It is advisable to keep records at every stage of the propagation procedure.