BEGINNER'S INTRODUCTION TO YEAST

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[@knuckle47]

George has instantly become my brewing instructor... these classes of his are terrific.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I'm with you! I love it!

[@darrylmorris2161]

i pull 11 to 13 percent from flichmens active dry yeast consistently for a year now. but i love your videos

[@garywood8449]

I am 70 years old Gary . Just now learning ~ not of , but about distilling. For what ever reason Popcorn Sutton is a legend. He must have made wonderful shine because I have not seen anything from him that teaches me how to make shine. George on the other hand is teaching me the intricacies of not only how but why and how come. If I ever am able to produce something good enough to be called shine George is who I can thank. My opinion George deserves the title of Master distiller and he is definitely a legend for all those he has helped. Thanks George!

[@benjaminlien9831]

George thank you for everything you share. My grandpa and I have always talked about distilling our family recipe "Moon Drop" from the prohibition era. But all of our talks were with a secret location and clean cool creek water in mind. Afterall that was how his grandfather produced the first batch of our sacred Moon Drop. Im grateful I came across your videos because with your help and knowledge I was able to create a copper reflux still that gained the permission to run this family spirit. A recipe almost lost in the tailshots of time will continue pouring hearts a little longer. Thank you sir.

[@thepoorguitarist7494]

"lost in the tailshots of time" is probably one of the most beautiful lines I've ever read. Glad you got up and going with a family recipe, and hope you're having fun making it.

[@ahilley45]

Thank u gorge

[@backyardalchemy1223]

THE MAN AS ALWAYS! Please keep helping Spread the Knowlege! Need More People like You George 👍

[@Quiethings]

I.AM.YEAST

[@HungLikeScrat]

We need less people like him cause they spread a ton of misinformation.

[@KingClown283]

Bread yeast and most others can go to %20 if you give it the nutrients. It carries over alot of flavor too. This guy has alot of knowledge but he's also a salesman

[@jimshockey6789]

I brewed beer 30 years ago and want to get back into the hobby. The videos of yours that I've seen are great and I thought I'd run through this beginners series. I want to thank you for the effort you have put into these educational presentations. And, when I saw that this installment dropped on November 11, I also felt compelled to thank you for your service.

[@meyogy2414]

Man I'm loving these. Started brewing nearly 20 years ago. Just got back into it last year. Moved into all grain and now thinking about a still for xmas... These videos are great. You provide clear interesting content and run through the 3 or 4 different terms for the same thing which is invaluable. I hate hearing one name and researching it just to find it's another common term. Keep rolling

[@workingfortheirfuture]

Walter White teaching us kids chemistry !

[@Torino88247]

Love the comment ....rogl

[@johnm.515]

@@Torino88247 Breaking Beer

[@markwells8631]

Heck yeah!!! Lmao, if only he knew, it's only the beginning

[@TheBradyBox]

Just getting into making home made cider, by far your videos have not only been the most helpful but also the most informative. I can not thank you enough!!

[@corvairkid17]

Bread yeast is rockin for me in Birdwatchers right now. Started at 1.082 been going strong for a week.

[@garyfuntimes]

Thank you George for your continued teachings. as a newbie i watch everything i can. i can always pickup on a little nugget of knowledge each time. looking forward to more lessons. basic yeast 101 checked off the list.. You had to be a teacher at some point in your life. your presentations are well thought out and you are well spoken. Thanks again and keep up the awesome job.

[@timmyles314]

Steve Jobs was a great man for inventing this hand held device for which we communicate with and much more . Behind him I gotta place George for all these wonderful videos. Thank You .

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

WOW

[@lilymcalister1825]

Amen!!

[@poblo4789]

Another awesome video George,I thought I knew everything there was to know about yeast ,but there's always things that a person can learn if he or she opens there ears , tyvm 🙏, Bobby, VA

[@fourdeadinohio8303]

thank you for this. your old video on yeast is one of my favorites "oldie goldie" hits.

[@lilymcalister1825]

This is one of thee best videos!! Thank you George, for sharing your knowledge!! I haven't even made my first run yet and I'm hooked!! Lol!! Its really nice to understand the process, the how and why things do and dont "do what they do." Happy distilling!!🌷

[@minimoijd]

What an excellent popularizer !! I learn because you make it simple!! Thank you sooo much!! Continue your great work!!

[@jcd5268]

I greatly appreciate your videos . Very swell done and instructive. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this .

[@greameanthony691]

Allways good info. Much appreciated

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

This has become my number one channel! I want to Thank you again for doing this!

[@basevol9646]

George, Thanks for sharing your Knowledge!

[@KYLE-jm6tr]

Thak you so much for taking the time to educate us on home distilling. I love your videos. Thank you for showing me the ropes. Look forward to a new video or a farewell sign off

[@ivannasha5556]

The love this guy has for what he does makes me respect him.

[@geraldlaurin9289]

keep up the good work George, your knowledge and experience is much appreciated!

[@movnpics]

Thank you for making home brewing exciting, I love to learn listening to someone who is truly passionate about the science of brewing. Ty

[@wolfmanbrews4266]

Thanks for your knowledge .been watching as many videos as I can !, tremendous help.

[@flyingbeaver57]

George, thanks for this really informative video. I've just re-watched it because all of my usual sources for bulk pack Red Star DADY yeast magically went "out of stock" within about 1 day. This used to be plentiful, readily available, and reasonably priced. Living in rural northwest Canada, I buy many supplies online. I can't easily hop in the truck and drive to a retailer for just that item. Even if I did, "non-essential" retailers are closed as a "precaution. I've gradually built up my rig using your instruction videos, doing it somewhat "on the installment plan" being retired and on a fixed income. Your videos have really helped me in figuring out ways of making a workable setup using components I can find, and your "Beginner's Guide" videos are ones I go back to just to be sure I haven't missed a step. I've not got your experience. Everything you've taught works. However, right now in western Canada, there's apparently no bulk DADY yeast to be had. A month ago, there were about 2 dozen suppliers offering a pound of good quality DADY yeast for about the price you mention. Now, DADY is an endangered species. The price of a single batch envelope of either Turbo yeast or wine yeast (if it can be found) will buy a nice prime rib dinner for two with all the trimmings at a fine dining place in the city. More fool me for not having extra bulk packs of DADY in the shop. I'm all rigged up - even built a new PID controller - but missing this essential ingredient. So, for those in the same kind of location/supply situation, a cautionary tale. Eventually, we'll return to rational buying and selling. However, with the current lesson in mind, my next project will be how to save my yeast from one batch to another. Thanks for all of your great videos George.

[@colonelwirehead2045]

In Australia i have found yeast to be expensive, i started using bread yeast for beer, cider and wine as its only AU$2 - AU$3 for 500 grams at Coles or Woolworths and seems to work well in our hot climate. WARNING: don't over use it, half a teaspoon should be enough if you do a starter with it. Over use can leave your beer, cider and wine with a yeasty taste and lots of sediment as it tends to reproduce rapidly, and you may need to run your brew though a filter even after crashing it in a cold freezer. Hope this make sense, happy brewing :)

[@niccigericke1234]

Seeing as you guys are closer to Asia, you should try Angel yeast. The one that comes in the white packet. I use it for brewing and bread and it's really great for both. It's so worth it and it's not expensive as far as I know. Pleeeeeaaaaase try it! you won't regret it.

[@restfulplace3273]

Interesting. The bread yeast is interesting. Now I’m curious what ratios yeast / water / sugar are desirable, also what temperature ranges are ideal

[@saadalzahrani5874]

Half a teaspoon for how many liters ?

[@saadalzahrani5874]

@@niccigericke1234 i will try it and i’ll be glad if u shared ur recipe

[@richardeldridge1099]

Thanks again for another great video.

[@blindguy63]

Great video George! Another fantastic video professor!

[@smyers820gm]

Thank you George for sharing your knowledge....You are my favorite professor!

[@larrymcnerney6028]

George, another great video, thanks so much for the enlightenment on yeast!

[@m8harry]

Fantastic video, thank you so much for answering many of my questions about yeast!!

[@neilmcchesney1955]

George, you’re the best and most inspiring and informative person on the internet, I respect and appreciate you all the way from Tasmania (bottom of the world) Cheers Jim

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you!! Excellent conversation!!

[@jerrysnyder5398]

Thank you George appreciate all the time you put into these and info. you share.

[@djascsdj]

THANKS GEORGE! very nice work, awesome narrative

[@keithaleo3712]

Another great one. Thank you George. Keeping it simple and helping all us beginners!!! I'm learning so much and feeling more and more confident.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Great to hear!

[@deanparker5548]

Happy Distill'n, Another Masterful Video, thanks for putting the time and effort in, it is much appreciated!

[@12adminsdf]

Gorge my man you're my teacher I learned a lot about distillation

[@bencrick6302]

I have been watching your beginning videos tonight for a few hours and you have helped a lot to understand this. Thank you very much.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Glad to help

[@xstreemfishing]

Brilliant, thank you for your knowledge.

[@peregrimus]

What an awesome video

[@martink9785]

Really great information, thank you 👍

[@oscarhall4616]

Great info! Getting ready to start this hobby!

[@williamalexander9226]

Great video George! Very informative.

[@josemaricaballeroluy2764]

Thanks doctor, as usual another great tape.

[@donobrien8235]

do yourself a favor and watch at 1.5x speed. Thank you for your education Barley and Hops , you are both knowledgeable and likeable.

[@CarlPapa88]

Found you from Bearded & Bored. Still pretty new to brewing, but know enough to make a few things. I like your simple but highly detailed teaching approach to explaining it all.

[@andyharris3084]

Awesome video. I've learned so much with this channel.

[@camgibson3356]

I love the way you sort out fact from fairytale. Pleasure to watch.

[@audioawesome9527]

Love your work. And the old engineering axiom for redundant capacity " if you have one, you've got none. If you have two you'll always have one." 😊 Keep it coming mate.

[@markcrume]

Great show...thanks.

[@jacksreem3577]

Thanks Goerge....been distilling for years used hoemade stills...always lots of leakage...so Im now In the market to buy a new still..your channel is awesome...even learning new stuff Thanks from JR in Timmins Ontario Canada

[@BETTERTOMARROW]

Thank you.. I am getting Educated by watching your videos..

[@CaveMan72]

I've been watching your videos and this is the one that hooked me into subscribing

[@briannewhouse8740]

you rock. a ton of info.making a change from beer to spirits. your videos are a big help

[@donsavage8251]

Thank you, Sir!!! FINALLY, a true beginner's guide to equipment, terminology, and techniques. Although I have made wine in the past, there are some finer points I was ignorant of. Past this point, the FB groups lose me completely, in spite of claiming to cover basics. You are a scholar, obviously, and a gentleman for your easy-to-understand sharing of what we want to learn. 👍😎

[@kevindouglas8768]

It's C virus madness. I just bought every item on your list. Thank Ya Man!!!

[@robertjones8397]

I just wanted to say again, THANKS GEORGE! these videos if viewed, reviewed, and studied, are like a college course on distilling. I got my degree, and it starts at 169 for 10 mins. LOL

[@jeannetteopperman5981]

Love your videos!!! Learning a LOT!

[@Kim-ri1hg]

Awesome 👏🏼 and much needed yeast tutorial !!!! Cut right through the Bull I love IT!!! Thank youuuuu 👍

[@paulgodowski3177]

Love your videos man! All makes sense now👍

[@brutta156]

Great explanation you are great thank you the Netherlands

[@montana216]

I Want say. thank you for the info . It is a pleasure learning from you.

[@MrCRAIGSHILL]

YOU WILL BE MISSES George! I pray that you are successful and happy in everything you do!

[@lazyplumber1616]

Damnit George...still in my recommended video's...you know your stuff! Thanks man!

[@howardhudson5475]

Thank you. I found this very informative. I never knew that there were so many different type of years. I use the SL094v( I think it is) for my Cider. I am so new to this hobby that I’ve been watching all of your videos and at some point I want to try distilling (if my wife allows me the expense of getting a still” I am getting ready to watch your next video. Thank you so much. These videos really help.

[@shanport2004]

Thanks for the informative video.

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I live in Israel and people in my village make Arak (a clear spirit that is supposed to taste like Black licorice) made from old grape casting. I have been teaching these people to lower their temperature and run slower to get higher alcohol levels and better taste. Everyone bottles wine here and the old grape castings are full of good usable alcohol making ingredients to make excellent spirits. I got my basic knowledge from science classes in ninth grade making alcohol from cabbage and sugar. Now I purchased a Chinese still and I want to make sugar mash because vodka is taxed heavily and the least expensive bottle will cost $15 dollars for a fifth. Your episodes have been invaluable! You showed a PH meter how and where do I get the same meter? Thank you for the time and effort you put into these classes you give. I have learned so much more already and I am waiting for my new 50 liter still to arrive.

[@mrkeopele]

good general coverage, thank you

[@fins59]

Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge, you do it in an interesting way and I've learned a lot from you, cheers from downunder.

[@uechiropractic8932]

Excellent video

[@mrfixit011]

Good vid thank you sir..

[@robertrudy1780]

Your the best like learning what you teach🍻

[@NahashMichael]

Awesome!!!!!

[@mytubeforock]

Liked it very much Sir

[@chuckdontknowdoya6100]

Another home run George couple of years ago I bought a oxygen concentrator at a yard sale and a stainless steel air stone from a brew shop so before I add my yeast I give my mash 7 liters an hour for 2 hours then I add my yeast not only does it mix everything really well I haven't had a stuck fermentation since. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us brother I always manage to learn something new from you.

[@tysonmillsom650]

great channel

[@howdarewho]

George, thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge and expertise so freely with everyone. Each of your videos answers multiple questions I had and multiple questions I didn’t even know to have. In this video, you mention your secret turbo yeast recipe which did bring up one question that I hope you won’t mind answering. You say that you use DADY, Yeast nutrient (mentioning Fermax specifically), and diammonium phosphate. Checking the Fermax yeast nutrient ingredient list, however, I see that diammonium phosphate is already an ingredient in their mixture. Would you mind elaborating on the reason for adding that extra bit of diammonium phosphate separately? Thank you!

[@dennislococo9495]

Thank you sir! I can’t say Thank you enough.

[@irwinm.fletcher2612]

This guy is a great educator

[@iceblade569]

My brother in law is actually German as says that LAGER in German does not mean or is not a term for "let set", Lager means STOREROOM or WAREHOUSE in German, the place they used to keep the beer at lower temperatures.

[@DrStew]

Great information

[@kennethcamacho2237]

George I called you answered and you answered my questions thank you.

[@sanjaydivekar]

Nice 👍🏼 information, thanks 🍻

[@jacobsladder111]

George...you're awesome. You are my new sensei. ❤

[@urielomen1]

Yuo're great explaining

[@spicyspice352]

love your work George but I think you undersell the bakers yeast by a fair measure, even on the home distillers forum that you quote for info on the regular they rate it higher buy quite a bit

[@munrosewarne6551]

Thank you!!! I started Beekeeping and had excess honey, then fell into mead making. This is perfectly presented for a beginner like me.

[@robmack151]

This is a great great site... I love it! If you want to learn how to naturally make mead, using "Bee Bread" found in the hive... look up "Doug and Stacy off grid living" .. they have an excellent series on their switch to natural apiaries and "how to make mead". I think you'll enjoy it. Happy Brewing

[@johnryan1292]

wow dude you actually put your phone number up online in a public forum like this? you are a braver man than I but i admire your commitment to teaching

[@jamesj8965]

Great video! Thanks for all the info. Please do a sugars video. I was looking into doing a max out abv with dady just for fun and was curious what sugar would be completely used up and yield highest abv.

[@mattpeacock5208]

This yeast explanation reminds me of when I started my last addiction/hobby which was rolling my own pistol and rifle ammunition. They have so many varieties of smokeless powder it'll make your head swim. Yeast for my next hobby is gonna be the same thing. I stuck with only one caliber for pistols, that made the powder issue simple, maybe I'll stick with rum from molasses just to be safe.

[@rimo2331]

You’re the best George!

[@VijayMalkani]

Very well explained in a simple and practical way. Kudos❤👍

[@KimMiller321]

Don't know why some people claim bakers yeast makes only 3 percent... I get at least 10 percent every time with no nutrient or anything like that

[@lll8638]

I've gotten close to 15% with nutrient

[@a3970010]

Thank you for the wealth of information 🍻 We have some cheap bread yeast already, and will likely use that with a cheap sugar wash for the sacrificial still cleaning run. When we're ready for actual production, we'll likely use DADY with the nutrients etc... We really enjoy your videos 👍

[@chrismedina9303]

Thanks George.

[@jamilasatya3013]

Very comprehensive, love the history.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thunderdog201]

Gorge I thank you so much for all the information you’ve shared, it helped me change my pot to electrical heating systems , I wanted to know if amylase would convert the starch in rice., keep up the good work and forgive my spelling mistakes, thank you.