Using yeast cake for second batch of cider?

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Hex

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I just pitched my first batch of cider this weekend.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/apple-hill-califronia-any-referals-raw-juice-198444/

OG 1.060 White Labs English Cider Yeast WLP775

I may transfer this first batch to a secondary carboy by week two or maybe bottle and pasteurize in bottles (just noticed sticky) etc.

I am wondering if I can put a second batch directly on top of the fresh yeast cake left behind in the primary carboy?

Recycle, Renew, Reuse...:fro:
 
Sure, you'll probably have a very strong fermentation from it...Pitching on top of yeast cakes is wonderful and its almost like making a 5 gallon yeast starter! The yeast count is so huge that fermentation kicks right up.
 

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