K Keim Active Member Joined Feb 10, 2009 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location Idaho Aug 20, 2011 #1 I have been bulk aging a barleywine for about a year now. Getting ready to bottle. With year old yeast do I need to take any extra pre-cautions to make sure it carbonates well?
I have been bulk aging a barleywine for about a year now. Getting ready to bottle. With year old yeast do I need to take any extra pre-cautions to make sure it carbonates well?
lumpher Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Jul 15, 2009 Messages 6,914 Reaction score 3,609 Location Texas Aug 20, 2011 #2 yes, it would be good to pitch more yeast before bottling
OP OP K Keim Active Member Joined Feb 10, 2009 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location Idaho Aug 20, 2011 #3 Does yeast type matter? I'm thinking of using a wine yeast due to the high ABV.
