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Beer Yeast Starters, Culturing & Nutrients

Improve your fermentations easily with a beer yeast starter kit!

For yeast that will ferment more quickly, beer yeast starter kits and nutrients are available from MoreBeer! to better enhance the home brewer's ability to create clean flavors and beer than will attenuate reliably (attenuation is the percentage of original sugars that has been converted by the fermentation process). Yeast nutrients are important to all fermentations. Beer yeast starters and nutrients are recommended for recipes that will have a high starting gravity (S.G. exceeds 1.065). Yeast starter kits are available from MoreBeer! in sizes of 500 ml, 1000 ml and 2000 ml. White Labs Yeast Nutrient is designed to improve the health of yeast and to improve fermentation and re-pitching performance. Wyeast Nutrient will help the growth of yeast and complete fermentation.

 

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  • Test Tube Rack - 40 Slots

    Slant Tube Rack - 40 Slots

    2 reviews

    Will hold 40 of our 16mm slant tubes. Fully autoclaveable.

    $24.99

  • Sale -40% Erlenmeyer Flask - 125mL - 20mm Neck ID

    Erlenmeyer Flask | 125mL | Narrow Neck

    Made with durable borosilicate 3.3 glass, these Erlenmeyer flasks are suitable for most applications. They feature a heavy-duty beaded rim to help prevent breakage and have easy-to-read graduations. Able to withstand temperatures of -50 to 550 °C (-58 to 1022 °F), they are autoclavable for sterilization. In the lab world, these flasks are known as "Student Grade". Student grade is not the highest grade flasks and will have minor defects. Please note this 125mL flask has a narrow neck compared to our Y402 unit and will not accept a #5 stopper. This unit will need a #3 stopper. Specs: Material: Borosilicate Glass Capacity (mL): 125 Capacity (oz): 4 Min Graduation (mL): 50 Max Graduation (mL): 125 Graduation Interval (mL): 20 Overall Height (in): 4 59/64 Overall Height (cm): 12.5 Top Outside Diameter (mm): 22 Autoclavable: Yes Base Diameter (cm): 7.2 Inside Rim Diameter (mm): 20

    $9.99 $5.99

  • Alcohol Lamp Alcohol Lamp

    Alcohol Lamp

    This alcohol lamp, when filled with denatured alcohol, provides a flame source for yeast culturing activities, such as transfers, sterilizing loops, flask lips, etc. Please Note: This will not fit a standard ebullioscope.

    $11.99

  • 500 mL Reagent Bottle 500 mL Reagent Bottle

    Reagent Bottle for Yeast Starters - 500 mL

    This is a super cool bottle for making yeast starter wort. Mix DME and water to make your wort and then boil in the microwave with the cap off. Remove from microwave, thread on the cap while still hot, and place in refrigerator. Store the wort till you need it.  When you are ready to make a starter remove from refrigerator to warm up, pour into a sanitized flask, and add your yeast. Make multiple bottles all at once at store in your refrigerator until needed.  This reagent bottle is made from durable borosilicate perfect for storing anything you need. Borosilicate is great because unlike ordinary glass it won't crack with rapid changes in temperature. KegLand Item Number: KL04015

    $10.99

  • MoreBeer! Pro Yeast Brink - 1 BBL MoreBeer! Pro Yeast Brink - 1 BBL

    MoreBeer! Pro Yeast Brink - 1 bbl

    Made from a brand new 1 bbl keg with a 4" tri-clamp opening 1" yeast piping for easily moving dense yeast Includes two 1.5" tri-clamp butterfly valves at the inlet and outlet Adjustable PRV for lowering pressure for long term storage 1 bbl size, perfect for up to 20 bbl batches The MoreBeer! Pro Yeast Brink is made with pro brewers in mind brewing up to 20 barrel batches. The yeast piping gives you a 1" passage to the bottom of a keg to make moving even the thickest yeasts a breeze. There is an adjustable PRV in case you need to lower the pressure for long term storage. The yeast piping is welded into the keg 4" TC keg lid, making for quick and easy inspecting and cleaning. The dip tube is about an inch from the bottom of the keg to help keep non-yeast solids that separate out from transferring with your repitch. To make it easier to move the yeast brink around the brewery consider a keg cart. Also available in 1/4 bbl size for up to 5 bbl batches and 1/2 bbl size for up to 10 bbl batches. Pro tip: If you align one valve handle 90 degrees to the other you won't forget which side is IN or OUT. If you do forget, with the PRV on the back side, the left side is the IN and the right side is the OUT.  

    $629.99

  • Inoculation Loops - Disposable (1)

    Disposable Inoculation Loop

    Disposable Inoculation Loop

    $0.99

  • Last stock! Petri Dishes (Bag of 20)

    Petri Dishes (Bag of 20)

    Sterile packaged sleeve of 20 empty dishes. For making plates. Not for use in a pressure cooker. These dishes are plastic.  

    $18.99

  • Bootleg Biology - Refill Kit - Wild Yeast Agar Blend & 30 Petri Dishes

    Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Refill Kit - Agar & Petri Dishes

    Great deal! Get Bootleg Biology’s Wild Yeast Agar Blend and 3 sets (30 plates) of sterile petri dishes. Pickup this combo and make enough agar plates to go crazy streaking, isolating wild yeast AND brewer’s yeast! Petri dishes are 90mm size, larger than 60mm dishes included in Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit…increasing the ease of isolating a colony on the first try.  

    $29.99

  • AB Vickers - Yeastlife O - 2 kg AB Vickers - Yeastlife O - 2 kg

    AB Vickers YeastLife O™ | Yeast Nutrient Blend | 2 kg

    Achieve rapid and complete fermentation in high-sugar beverages like hard seltzer with balanced, 100% yeast-derived nutrition Formulated to prevent sluggish fermentations and off-flavors, YeastLife O™ promotes clean, consistent results and improved mouthfeel This OMRI-listed, gluten-free nutrient provides natural and bioavailable nourishment, ensuring optimal yeast health without the use of inorganic additives AB Vickers YeastLife O™ is the result of an intensive Research & Development work on brewing process with attention to the yeast nutritional aspect of high sugar/low nutrient based fermented beverages including hard seltzer. On top of solving nutritional requirement to avoid sluggish and stuck fermentation, YeastLife O™ has been formulated to avoid off-flavor and improve mouthfeel. YeastLife O™ is OMRI listed. For market specific organic compliance, please contact your organic certification organization. Principle: Since pure sugar lacks the nutrients required for a healthy fermentation, hard seltzer fermentations require supplementation with a balanced nutrient high in nitrogen, vitamins and minerals. Failure to provide adequate nutrition can result in slow or stuck fermentations, reduced attenuation and off-flavors. AB Vickers YeastLife O™ is composed of 100% yeast derived ingredients, so nutrients are balanced and bioavailable for yeast metabolism. It does not contain mineral salts or inorganic sources of vitamins or nitrogen (such as DAP or urea). Organic nutrition from AB Vickers YeastLife O™ promotes cleaner fermentations compared to inorganic nutrition that may lead to off-flavors due to rapid yeast growth. AB Vickers YeastLife O™ is gluten-free. Benefits: Complete nutrition for pure sugar fermentations. Ensures rapid fermentation with high attenuation. Natural, 100% yeast derived nutrition is balanced and bioavailable for yeast. Clean and consistent fermentations. Reduced off-flavors compared to inorganic nutrient supplementation.  

    $88.99

  • Last stock! Magnetic Stir Bars (10) (Hanna# HI731319)

    Magnetic Stir Bars - 10 Pack (Hanna# HI731319)

    HI731319 is a set of 10 magnetic stir bars that are used with a magnetic stirrer whether independent or built into a meter. Each stir bar is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE ) to provide chemical resistance to a wide variety of chemicals including aggressive substances. The HI731319 set of 10 magnetic stir bars made for a variety of applications. Used in a laboratory setting, a magnetic stirrer together with magnetic stir bars continually stir buffers and/or samples to keep them homogeneous. By keeping samples uniform during measurement and titration, erroneous results are eliminated by preventing any temperature gradients or inadequate mixing when chemicals are added to a sample. Chemically resistant PTFE coating Small size (1 " x 0.3 ") 10 piece set  

    $94.99

  • AB Vickers - Yeastlife Extra - 2 kg AB Vickers - Yeastlife Extra - 2 kg

    AB Vickers YeastLife Extra™ | Yeast Nutrient Blend | 2 kg

    Achieve faster, more consistent fermentations and reduce the risk of off-flavors, even when brewing high-gravity or with adjuncts Formulated with essential nitrogen, amino acids, minerals like zinc, and vitamins to ensure robust yeast vitality and prevent sluggish fermentation Simple to use, just add at the end of the boil to support healthy yeast and balanced fermentation across all beer styles Are you looking to improve your fermentation speed, flavor, and yeast vitality, even under stressful brewing conditions? Yeast Life Extra™ can help you achieve consistent quality and prevent off-flavors, even for challenging wort conditions. Yeast Life Extra™ is a yeast nutrient formulated with easily accessible nitrogen sources and essential amino acids, minerals, including zinc and vitamins. Designed to support healthy yeast and promote balanced fermentation. It is suitable for all types of brewing, particularly high-gravity and adjunct brewing, where yeast health can be significantly compromised. Principle: The two main requirements for consistent, predictable fermentations are healthy yeast and a nutrient balanced wort. It is generally recognized that only wort produced from a well modified, all malt grist approaches these needs, and even this requires supplementation with oxygen and zinc. The common practice of high gravity, adjunct brewing has introduced two fermentation problems: nutrient deficiency and conditions of high stress for yeast. Yeast generated under these difficult conditions typically show symptoms of reduced vigor, which can be compounded at each regeneration. Problems associated with reduced vigor include slow or sticking fermentation, off-flavors associated with sulphur containing compounds, slow diacetyl reduction, and autolysis. Benefits: Faster and Consistent Fermentation Reduces off flavors Supports high gravity brewing How do I use Yeast Life Extra™? Yeast Life Extra™ is added at the end of the boil, making it a versatile addition to any brewing process. What is the ideal amount of Yeast Life Extra™ to use? The ideal amount of Yeast Life Extra™ depends on your specific brewing application. Always refer to the product guidelines for the best results tailored to your fermentation needs. How to store Yeast Life Extra™? To maintain its effectiveness, store Yeast Life Extra™ in a dry environment at room temperature. Proper storage ensures that the nutrient retains its quality and potency for optimal brewing performance. Will Yeast Life Extra™ affect the flavor of my beer? No, Yeast Life Extra™ will not impact the flavor of your beer, provided you stay within the recommended addition rates. This ensures your brew maintains its intended taste profile while benefiting from improved yeast health. Can Yeast Life Extra™ be combined with other process aids in my brew? Absolutely! Yeast Life Extra™ can be used alongside other processing aids. Just be sure not to exceed the recommended dosage and avoid combining it with other nutrients that contain zinc to ensure optimal yeast performance.

    $76.99

  • CellarScience - Dynamo 800 - PLACEHOLDER CellarScience - Dynamo 800 - PLACEHOLDER

    CellarScience® Dynamo 800 | Seltzer Nutrient

    Seltzer-Specific Formula: Provides the precise Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) and nutrients lacking in sugar bases for a clean fermentation. Rapid & Clean Fermentation: Achieve a finished seltzer in as few as 5 days with a neutral flavor profile. Prevents Off-Flavors: Designed to help yeast avoid producing common off-flavors (fusel alcohols, acetaldehyde, sulfur). Easy to Use: Dissolves quickly and completely without the need for stirring or heating. Nutrient blends designed for fermenting wine or beer simply don’t cut it when it comes to crafting seltzers. Both grape juice and wort naturally contain baseline levels of nutrients and free amino nitrogen (FAN) that are absent in seltzer bases. Simply increasing the dosage of nutrients intended for beer or wine fermentation isn’t effective. While this approach may meet the nutrient requirements, yeast need a certain level of FAN to ferment seltzers efficiently and cleanly. Unfortunately, most nutrient products on the market fall short of this mark. Some solutions promote nitrogen bound within dead yeast cells, like our own FermFed DAP Free, as being suitable for seltzers. However, after extensive trials, we’ve found that this approach doesn’t deliver the neutral flavor profile needed for the best seltzers. While fermentations may complete, they often do so with unwanted yeast-derived off-flavors. Yeasts that struggle to finish tend to produce fusel alcohols, acetaldehyde, and sulfur compounds. Our Dynamo 800 Nutrient is specifically formulated to provide yeast with everything they need to achieve a clean fermentation in as few as 5 days. When designing this nutrient, a decision was made to make flavor the top priority. Additionally, it dissolves easily without the need for stirring or heating, making it simple and efficient to use. Dynamo includes both organic and inorganic nitrogen to achieve a fast, clean fermentation in the challenging environment of seltzer production. Like the 800-meter race, it’s not just about pure speed—it’s about endurance and precision. While some products prioritize fermentation speed alone, we believe Dynamo 800 Nutrient strikes the perfect balance. It has been designed to go the distance and deliver the best flavor, especially when paired with CellarScience VELO. Rapid Start: Can finish fermenting in as few as 5 days. Specifically Formulated for Seltzer Fermentation: Designed to meet the unique nutrient needs of seltzer. Does Not Need Heat to Dissolve: Specifically designed without the need for stirring. Optimal Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) levels: Provides essential nutrients absent in sugar-based fermentations, including both inorganic and organic nitrogen sources. Prevents Off-Flavors: Helps yeast avoid producing fusel alcohols, acetaldehyde, and sulfur compounds. Fast, Clean Fermentation: Supports efficient fermentation without compromising taste. Balanced Approach: Prioritizes both fermentation speed and final flavor. Proven Results: Extensively tested to outperform other yeast nutrients.   Sold in pre-measured pitch sizes for 2-Gallon, 5-Gallon, 1 BBL, 5 BBL batches as well as a 5-LB bulk pack.

    $3.99 - $109.99

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