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I figured I try the secondary on this batch mainly because it's heavily dry hopped (10 days now) and I had to leave on vacation - didn't want it to over hop. I figured it's be a good time to experiment with the second stage. I've gotten pretty good at siphoning without introducing air and did...

I've alway done one stage fermentation and am doing a two stage this time for brightening. Is there enough yeast still in the second stage, or do I need to repitch?

Yeah, iodophoer. Maybe should have used PBW. The next batch is under way (Sublimely Self Righteous clone). I'll let ya know how it turns out :)

Thanks all. I'll clean and scrub it several time over. Next up, Sublimely Self Righteous clone!

Not my proudest moment, but I let my carboy sit dirty for two months. It smelled like death - I'm guessing it was rotting yeast. I cleaned it and let it soak overnight in iodine solution. Does anyone know if this bit of laziness contaminated my carboy beyond repair? I'm not sure if I...