Dry yeast

[Tmark]

Is it my imagination or did the price of dry yeast sky rocket??? $1.59-$5.99, I remember them being 1.59, but $3.49 for a basic ale dry yeast??? sheeeeesh!!!

[grapeadmin]

They have been skyrocketing. It is making the liquid yeast look like a bargain.

john
g and g

[Tmark]

I thought I was losing it!!!! I finally learned the proper use of dry yeast and now they jacked the price up, some of them are still reasonable.
Have you heard anything about why they are going up??

[grapeadmin]

Good question. I have not heard but I will keep an ear out.

john

[Big Dave]

And now Danstar/Lallemand has followed Fermentis and they've jacked their prices up too. I know it's not you're fault, but dang!

Have you heard anything about why this happened? White Labs and Wyeast must be thrilled.

So far, Muntons and Coopers have stayed fairly low. Wonder when they'll follow?

[grapeadmin]

I am afraid I am not in the loop. If I hear anything I will post it.

thanks
john

[JG]

I'll bet you a Bud Lite one of the reasons in the price jump is demand.

I started using US-05 and S-23 a while ago because I liked the end result (good beer), not to mention the price (didn't it used to be around $1.50?) and convenience.

I think Fermentis saw an opportunity and adjusted their pricing.

[grapeadmin]

Yes I agree with that. I guess they have to pay for the equipment etc... to increase production to meet the demand.

john

[Tmark]

what's with all the spam hitting your message boards, this is the second one I've seen in the last 3 days....jerks

[grapeadmin]

We are trying to keep up with all the spam the best we can. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[Tmark]

no problem to me, I'm sure it's more of a headache to you guys

[grapeadmin]

It is a constant pain....