H holjim Well-Known Member Joined Jan 22, 2008 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Apr 24, 2008 #1 When you pitch your wort onto an existing yeast cake, what do you do regarding aerating? Do you still stir rapidly and splash heavily or will that upset the yeast cake and screw things up? Thanks in advance! Jim
When you pitch your wort onto an existing yeast cake, what do you do regarding aerating? Do you still stir rapidly and splash heavily or will that upset the yeast cake and screw things up? Thanks in advance! Jim
Nurmey I love making Beer HBT Supporter Joined Jul 8, 2007 Messages 3,970 Reaction score 37 Location Omaha, NE Apr 24, 2008 #2 Stir or shake away. It doesn't bother the yeast at all but get ready for fast and furious fermentation. I just pour the cooled wort from a height, give it a few shakes, and it's good to go.
Stir or shake away. It doesn't bother the yeast at all but get ready for fast and furious fermentation. I just pour the cooled wort from a height, give it a few shakes, and it's good to go.
S solidghost Well-Known Member Joined Feb 17, 2008 Messages 332 Reaction score 1 Apr 25, 2008 #3 I am thinking that if you pitch on a yeast cake, there isn't a need to do any aeration at all since the yeast won't need much "growth" period at all.
I am thinking that if you pitch on a yeast cake, there isn't a need to do any aeration at all since the yeast won't need much "growth" period at all.
BeerSmith Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2006 Messages 340 Reaction score 44 Apr 25, 2008 #4 I agree with aerating in this case! It is very difficult to over-aerate and the yeast cake will need oxygen to properly grow and ferment. Go ahead and shake it up or use some oxygen. Cheers! Brad
I agree with aerating in this case! It is very difficult to over-aerate and the yeast cake will need oxygen to properly grow and ferment. Go ahead and shake it up or use some oxygen. Cheers! Brad