Imperial Stout - Which yeast cake to use

[orford]

So I was planning on making a Russian Imperial Stout this weekend (OG 1.105) and was thinking that I would drop it onto a yeast cake from a previous batch. I currently have a Scottish Ale on 1728 and an ESB on 1429. The question is which one... I am leaning towards 1429 but am concerned it cannot handle he alcohol content... I was also thinking about blending them. Thoughts?

 

[jakenbacon]

I would personally give that Scottish ale yeast cake a try. Just my opinion, good luck!

 

[Brewbien]

I would personally give that Scottish ale yeast cake a try. Just my opinion, good luck!

Seconded.

 

[orford]

Ended up using the Scotch ale cake. Pitched at 68F and the airlock was bubbling away within an hour... Was a bit of a battle to keep things under 70 but it never got above it. Blow off tube was full of crap the next morning and was necessary for at least a day or so... Very excited for this beer!

 

[Waynep005]

Sounds good. I hope to brew my first RIS this winter.