Why are seasonal yeasts seasonal?

[28paws]

What do they do with platinum strains during the off season. Is there some scientific reason not to sell them all year, or do they just want to torture me for marketing purposes?
I have a beer that I made with white labs Belgian lager yeast that is the best that I have ever made. I would like to make it again before next year so I guess I will have to culture it up from the dregs if I can.


Cheers

[28paws]

I got it!
It is a conspiracy between the yeast company and the erwinmeyer flask company to make me buy one of those teeny flasks isn't it !?!

[snowcapt]

What do they do with platinum strains during the off season. Is there some scientific reason not to sell them all year, or do they just want to torture me for marketing purposes?
I have a beer that I made with white labs Belgian lager yeast that is the best that I have ever made. I would like to make it again before next year so I guess I will have to culture it up from the dregs if I can.


Cheers

And, you can....and should!
All you need is a tiny bit to make a starter and build it up. One batch can create hundreds, if done properly. Limited, smimited!