Dealio
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I saved the yeast for the first time from a big IPA and was thinking about using it for my next batch. The problem is on this batch the ferm termptures were too high most the time. Its wyeast american ale and I fermented mostly at 70 deg F but a couple important days fermented as high as 75 deg F.
These days I swamp and use ice to maintain better temperatures but I was wondering if the yeast flavor will be affected by the earlier batch. Also since I'm new to reusing yeast, how many times can I reuse it? Will the flavor always be better if I use fresh yeast? In other words what are the downsides to reusing yeast?
These days I swamp and use ice to maintain better temperatures but I was wondering if the yeast flavor will be affected by the earlier batch. Also since I'm new to reusing yeast, how many times can I reuse it? Will the flavor always be better if I use fresh yeast? In other words what are the downsides to reusing yeast?