aigulf
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So, I've got a blueberry blonde ale that's about to come out of primary and I was thinking about finally reusing a yeast cake for a second beer, a very bitter IPA. Mostly this is because I have all the ingredients on hand for the IPA, except for the yeast, and I'd like to avoid the 30 minute drive to LHBS for a $4 pack of yeast if I can.
I understand the basics of reusing a yeast cake, but I'm curious if anyone thinks the "spent" blueberries will be a problem. It's 5.5# of frozen blueberries that I heated up to 155F for a few minutes to sanitize before throwing into the primary of my 5 gallon batch.
I won't mind if my IPA has a hint of blueberry, I'm just worried that something weird will happen, like the blueberries will somehow turn sour.
Has anyone ever tried this before?
BTW, the yeast in question in Safale US-05.
I understand the basics of reusing a yeast cake, but I'm curious if anyone thinks the "spent" blueberries will be a problem. It's 5.5# of frozen blueberries that I heated up to 155F for a few minutes to sanitize before throwing into the primary of my 5 gallon batch.
I won't mind if my IPA has a hint of blueberry, I'm just worried that something weird will happen, like the blueberries will somehow turn sour.
Has anyone ever tried this before?
BTW, the yeast in question in Safale US-05.