wherestheyeast
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I will be brewing an American Pale soon (extract, 2.5gallon batch size) using Wyeast 1056. From what I've read on HBT, was told at LHBS and by
using Mr. Malty's calculator I should be fine using the entire smack pack - which is fine. However, I also realize I probably should've saved some $$$ buying some dried yeast. But, I've already bought it so I'm trying to figure out the best/easiest way to get the most bang. But I have questions:
* Is the 3 week in primary recommendation appropriate with this smaller batch/entire yeast pack combo? I have come across info regarding pulling beer off the yeast cake sooner.
* I would like to reuse the yeast and am considering racking my next batch right on top of the existing yeast cake (it will be another 2.5 gallon batch). Are there any special considerations I need to take since its a 2.5 gallon batch?
* What type(s) of follow-up beer would you suggest? I think I've read that going to a darker style is best, but what would work best?
* How many batches can you do on one yeast cake?
* This seems to be the easiest way to reuse, are any of the other methods better/easier?
Thanks!
using Mr. Malty's calculator I should be fine using the entire smack pack - which is fine. However, I also realize I probably should've saved some $$$ buying some dried yeast. But, I've already bought it so I'm trying to figure out the best/easiest way to get the most bang. But I have questions:
* Is the 3 week in primary recommendation appropriate with this smaller batch/entire yeast pack combo? I have come across info regarding pulling beer off the yeast cake sooner.
* I would like to reuse the yeast and am considering racking my next batch right on top of the existing yeast cake (it will be another 2.5 gallon batch). Are there any special considerations I need to take since its a 2.5 gallon batch?
* What type(s) of follow-up beer would you suggest? I think I've read that going to a darker style is best, but what would work best?
* How many batches can you do on one yeast cake?
* This seems to be the easiest way to reuse, are any of the other methods better/easier?
Thanks!
