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====[[Omega Yeast Labs]] on ''Saccharomyces''/''Brettanomyces'' blends====
Since there is little evidence for ratios of ''S. cerevisiae'' to ''Brettanomyces'' in these types of blends as having a great effect on beer (see [[Brettanomyces secondary fermentation experiment]]), there is no reason not to treat a starter for these types of blends as a normal ''Saccharomyces'' starter. A small number of ''Brettanomyces'' cells will produce the same effects as a large number of ''Brettanomyces'' cells, and having a proper pitch of ''Saccharomyces'' will help prevent fermentation off-flavors from the ''Saccharomyces''. Step up the starter as many times as needed for larger pitches. This goes for blends from other yeast companies as well <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1487655161262693/?comment_id=1488493787845497&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D Conversation with Lance Shaner from OYL on Saccharomyces/Brettanomyces blend starters on MTF. 12/1/2016.]</ref>.
 
==Storage==
Generally, store mixed cultures at a steady, cold temperature. See [[Mixed_Fermentation#Storing_a_Yeast_Cake_or_Sample|Storing a yeast cake or sample]] for more information.
==See Also==

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