Torchiest
Well-Known Member
Okay, I was planning on brewing an imperial stout today, but the weather is horrible, making brewing look like a no-go. I have a porter in primary, and I was planning on racking the stout on top of the yeast cake after I moved the porter out.
Theoretically, would it be possible to rack the porter to secondary and then save the yeast cake by leaving it in the primary carboy? Like, could I leave the whole thing in my fridge and chill it down to 40ºF to save it, or is it going to just die?
I'm wondering because the porter has been in primary for three weeks, and
I really don't want to leave it in there anymore, but I don't wanna lose the yeast. I could just start over with another vial of yeast, but I'd rather not if I have the option.
Theoretically, would it be possible to rack the porter to secondary and then save the yeast cake by leaving it in the primary carboy? Like, could I leave the whole thing in my fridge and chill it down to 40ºF to save it, or is it going to just die?
I'm wondering because the porter has been in primary for three weeks, and
I really don't want to leave it in there anymore, but I don't wanna lose the yeast. I could just start over with another vial of yeast, but I'd rather not if I have the option.