B brkoerner Well-Known Member Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 88 Reaction score 5 Nov 6, 2011 #1 i plan on doing a 1 gal test batch of the "5 day sweet cider" recipe. my question is do i use a full packet of yeast and if i do can i wash/harvest it and use it for a bigger batch? thanks
i plan on doing a 1 gal test batch of the "5 day sweet cider" recipe. my question is do i use a full packet of yeast and if i do can i wash/harvest it and use it for a bigger batch? thanks
gratus fermentatio Well-Known Member Joined Jun 30, 2008 Messages 13,483 Reaction score 4,062 Location Montana Nov 6, 2011 #2 Yes & yes; though if you're using dry wine yeast, I don't really see the point in harvesting/washing. Regards, GF.
Yes & yes; though if you're using dry wine yeast, I don't really see the point in harvesting/washing. Regards, GF.
OP OP B brkoerner Well-Known Member Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 88 Reaction score 5 Nov 6, 2011 #3 oh i prolly should of said what yeast im using its nottingham in a 11g packet thanks gratus fermentatio
oh i prolly should of said what yeast im using its nottingham in a 11g packet thanks gratus fermentatio
gratus fermentatio Well-Known Member Joined Jun 30, 2008 Messages 13,483 Reaction score 4,062 Location Montana Nov 6, 2011 #4 You might find this useful: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/yeast-washing-illustrated-41768/ Regards, GF.
You might find this useful: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/yeast-washing-illustrated-41768/ Regards, GF.
OP OP B brkoerner Well-Known Member Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 88 Reaction score 5 Nov 8, 2011 #5 after washing the yeast and fermenting the second batch any reason why i cant ferment batch 3 on the same yeast cake?
after washing the yeast and fermenting the second batch any reason why i cant ferment batch 3 on the same yeast cake?