LooyvilleLarry
Well-Known Member
I have a nice great Black Pearl Porter that is fermenting right now, prepared for a special work party in mid December.
Based on an overwelming response, I wanted to brew up a backup batch this weekend and was wondering about how I would go about reusing the yeast cake.
I've read the posts on yeast washing, and yeast freezing ( I have some of this London Ale in a Frozen Yeast bank), but was curious about what one could do if it was back-to-back.
Can I just rack off the existing, sanitize the next of the carboy, and pitch it right into the next batch, or does it need some kind of starter?
Based on an overwelming response, I wanted to brew up a backup batch this weekend and was wondering about how I would go about reusing the yeast cake.
I've read the posts on yeast washing, and yeast freezing ( I have some of this London Ale in a Frozen Yeast bank), but was curious about what one could do if it was back-to-back.
Can I just rack off the existing, sanitize the next of the carboy, and pitch it right into the next batch, or does it need some kind of starter?