Starter Kit Instruction Manual
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FermZilla – Collection Container
The collection bottle has several uses. It’s primary function is to collect and harvest yeast however it
can also be used for other purposes such as:
1.
Reagent Bottle
2.
Dry Hopping Bottle
3.
Beer Sampling Bottle
4.
Collection and disposal of unwanted trub or hop material
5.
Carbonation of small samples of product
6.
Yeast culturing container
The FermZilla collection container has also conveniently manufactured with heat resistant Tritan
plastic meaning it’s not only robust and chemical resistant, but also heat resistant and will handle
extended contact in hot water 100C (212F)
Yeast Harvesting
1.
In order to harvest yeast simply screw the yeast collection bottle onto the Butterfly Valve.
You can insert this bottle right from the start of fermentation.
2.
Fermentation is no different to any other fermenter. Once the wort is inside the fermenter
pitch yeast as you would normally.
3.
Once the collection bottle has been fitted open the butterfly valve yeast can fall down into
the collection bottle. The butterfly valve is open when the handle is facing in the vertical
direction and it’s off when it’s in the horizontal position.
4.
By chilling the fermenter this will accelerate the process of the yeast falling out of
suspension and it will greatly speed up the clarification process. The easiest way to chill the
FermZilla is by fermenting in a dedicated fermentation fridge.
5.
Once the bottle is full of yeast you can re-cap and store in the fridge for your next brew.
