spriolo
Well-Known Member
Last night I re-used a yeast cake in my primary for the first time ever. I racked a batch from my primary bucket to a secondary carboy and figured I'd see if I could save $5 (SafAle S-05). I pitch a freshly boiled batch right on top of the yeast cake.
After racking to the secondary I placed the primary bucket lid and air lock back on the bucket. I figured it was clean and bacteria free since the taste and smell of the beer was fresh and hoppy. It only sat for 5 hours or so while I messed around with the new all grain batch.
I made sure the new batch was chilled down to 75*-ish (I normally ferment at basement temps of 72). Just for good measure and for extra drama (SWMBO was watching) I aerated the wort by lifting the boil buck way in the air while pouring... It made a big woosh and splashed around inside the primary like it was being blended. She loved it.
The morning after? The air lock is about to pop off the top. Those yeasties are going like starved mad men!!!
After racking to the secondary I placed the primary bucket lid and air lock back on the bucket. I figured it was clean and bacteria free since the taste and smell of the beer was fresh and hoppy. It only sat for 5 hours or so while I messed around with the new all grain batch.
I made sure the new batch was chilled down to 75*-ish (I normally ferment at basement temps of 72). Just for good measure and for extra drama (SWMBO was watching) I aerated the wort by lifting the boil buck way in the air while pouring... It made a big woosh and splashed around inside the primary like it was being blended. She loved it.
The morning after? The air lock is about to pop off the top. Those yeasties are going like starved mad men!!!