Yeast Starters and Fermentation

Pictured: 2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Karter Scientific 213G15 – via Amazon

Yeast and Fermentation are key parts of homebrewing. We couldn’t make beer or wine without the magic provided by our microbial friends. This resource page pays homage to those heros and outlines some of our best reviews, tips and some key gear that’s related to fermentation.

Yeast

William’s Brewing has some of the best everyday prices on yeast on the web – selections include Safale, Mangrove Jacks and Lallemand
Safale S-04 (3 ct.11.5 g Packs) and Safale S-04 (3 ct.11.5 g Packs) – via Amazon
Q & A with Dr Chris White – 27 Questions Answered
Finding the “Conan Strain” of Yeast – Vermont IPA
Finding Harder To Find Yeast Strains – Bootleg Biology, The Yeast Bay, East Coast Yeast & more
Saving Dry Yeast With a Vacuum Sealer
Yeast Supplier Landing Pages – Most suppliers carry White Labs, Wyeast and Safale, I’ve only noted what I consider unique or harder to find lines only here, this is subject to change – Adventures in Homebrewing, Austin Homebrew Supply, Brew Hardware – Omega Yeast, Brewer Dude, Keg Connection – Omega Yeast, Imperial Organic Yeast,, Great Fermentations – Mangrove Jack, Imperial Organic Yeast High Gravity Fermentation Supplies – Bootleg Biology, Alcotec, Fermfast, Label Peelers, love2brew – East Coast Yeast and Yeast Bay, MoreBeer – GigaYeast, Imperial Organic Yeast, William’s Brewing – Mangrove Jacks Dry Yeast,

Temperature Control

Inkbird Itc-308 Digital Temperature Controller – via Amazon – Hands on Review
Homebrew Fermentation Heater – via Amazon
Hands on Review: BrewJacket Immersion Pro
Inkbird Temperature Controller Deals and Reviews
Chest Freezer Deals
Homebrew Hack: Mimicking Dual Stage Temp Control with a Single Stage Controller
Maintaining Fermentation Temps in Colder Weather
Homebrew Temp Controller Roundup! – Kegerator and Fermentation – concepts, applications and models

Starters, Stir Plates, Stir Bars and Erlenmeyer Flasks

MoreBeer has one of the best everyday prices I’m aware of on larger 5 Liter Erlenmeyer Flasks
The StirStarter Yeast Stir Plate via Bell’s Brewery – I’ve used the StirStarter for years and it has worked very well for me. This is also periodically available via eBay seller “goldenloafer” for a great price. This search shows their items for sale.
Propper Starter Canned Wort via MoreBeer
This is a larger 3L capacity Magnetic Stirrer – Magnetic stirrer magnetic mixer with stir bar 3000 rpm Max Stirring Capacity: 3000ml – Also, 3L Erlenmeyer – 3000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask with Rubber Stopper, Karter Scientific 213G16
2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Karter Scientific 213G15 – via Amazon
2,000 ml/2L Erlenmeyer Flask with Heavy Duty Rim by American Labs – via Amazon
SEOH Magnetic Stir Bar Plain PTFE 6 x 25mm – via Amazon
SEOH Magnetic Stir Bar Plain PTFE 6 x 25mm Pack of 6 – via Amazon
INTLLAB 25cm Magnetic Stir Bar Retriever, 10 inch Length, Teflon PTFE, Anti-Corrosive, Chemical Resistant – Stir Bar retriever – via Amazon
Make Your Own Stir Plate: 3D Printed Stir Plate Magnet Mounting-Thingy
If you use Mason Jar style jars for yeast starters and a number of water-less airlock lids are available. Lots of styles for both regular and large mouth jars. Try this search “mason jar airlock lid” on Amazon
Tip: Commercial Grade Heat Resistant Glove [Minding Yeast Starters & Brew Day]

Oxygenation and Aeration

William’s Brewing has a great selection of aeration systems, stones and filters
Oxygenation and Aeration Page at MoreBeer
Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Fermenters (and related)

The Catalyst – via Austin Homebrew
Fermonster Fermenters – via MoreBeer -1, 3, 6 and 7 gallon options
German Made Speidel Fermenters – Hands On Review
Chapman Fermenters – via William’s Brewing
Fermentasaurus Conical Fermenter 9.25 gallon Conical Fermenter from MoreBeer
Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Accessories at MoreBeer – Brew Bucket Fermenters in 3.5, 7 and 14 Gallon Sizes and FTSs Fermentation Temperature Systems – Hands on Review
Anvil Brew Bucket – via Adventures in Homebrewing – 4 and 7 gallon sizes – Hands on Review
Fermenters Tag on Homebrew Finds
Fermentation Grommets Pack of 12. Food Grade BPA-Free White Silicone – via Amazon
Carboy Volume Calibration Decals – via Brew Hardware
Finding Used 5 Gallon Whiskey Barrels for Your Homebrew
Build a Spunding Valve! – How and Why
Recent Fermenter Deals

Fermenter (and Related) Reviews

Yeast Counting, Collection and Propagation

Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit – via Austin Homebrew Supply
Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, 30x115mm, Blue Cap, Skirted, No-Leak, Karter Scientific 208J2 (Pack of 50) – via Amazon
Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, 30x115mm, Blue Cap, Skirted, No-Leak, Karter Scientific 208J2 (Pack of 50) – via Amazon, slurry storage

Brett, Bacteria, Wild Yeast and Sours

Bacteria, Brett and Blends – most yeast houses produce homebrew bacteria offerings, these are suppliers that carry some of the more interesting lines – High Gravity Fermentation Supplies – Bootleg Biology, love2brew – East Coast Yeast and Yeast Bay, Omega Yeast at Brew Hardware, Keg Connection
American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire
Wild Brews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer’s Yeast by Jeff Sparrow
Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition – by Phil Markowski
Milk The Funk Wiki
Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit – via Austin Homebrew Supply
Consecration Homebrew Kits – via MoreBeer – these are directly from Russian River and… include a chunk of actual Consecration barrel – availability of these kits can be touch and go.