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Around this time last year I posted that I repitched Wyeast 1084 about 70 times. I am now up to about 84 times. This yeast was mfg Nov 8 2004. Has anybody done more? I NEVER wash my yeast. I simply save the dregs from the second racking and store them at 34F before repitching. I only brew IPA &...

I have read a few posts about reusing yeast. Nobody seems to have a clear definition as to how many times you can repitch it. I would like to share my method and welcome any comments positive or negative. I have been reusing Wyeast 1084 dated Nov 8 2004 for five years now. I brew stout.This is...

I just brewed a hopless stout over the weekend. Is it still a stout? Can I still call it Ale? With hop prices through the roof and the fact that my brewing budget has taken a hit, I decided to try something new. In my last few brews I have decreased my hops and increased my roasted barley to...

I fly sparge. Why should I batch sparge? My concerns are lower OG, stuck mash and tannins.

I have repitched the same batch of Wyeast 1084 at least 80 times since 2004. There is no lag or attenuation change. It just keeps going and going.... Is anybody else doing the same?