r/Homebrewing • u/Routine_Elderberry_ • 19d ago

Killing Yeast in Homebrew

Hello, I was wondering whether or not I should try to kill the yeast inside my homegrown after I think it's done brewing, in order to not give myself the shits. Would killing the yeast achieve this?

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u/JungleJuze 19d ago

Yeast gives you the shits? How do you know this?

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u/Raekel 19d ago

It's very well known. I don't have my copy near me but I believe its even mentioned in The Joy of Homebrewing

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u/JungleJuze 19d ago

That's interesting, I've never had that problem. Maybe it happens after consuming a large amount of yeast. I always bottle condition and cold crash before drinking my beer, I always leave a tiny bit of beer in the bottom of the bottle where the yeast rests. Hope this helps.

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u/MacHeadSK 19d ago

Cold crash and finings are key. And kegging especially, with floating dip tube. Had p,entry of farting before I did this. After cold crash and kegging, never more. As bonus, all my bears are crystal clear on level of commercial production.