Did I blow out all my yeast???

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WarEagleBrewer

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So, I’ve never had this problem.....I filled my fermenting bucket a bit too full and get quite a bit of blow out thru the airlock. It was most wort at first, then what appeared to be some hop trub, (I’m cleaning it all off the top of the bucket periodically) then the prettiest, creamy, thickest layer of yeast you’ve ever seen! Of course, I’m gonna let it sit, but I assume I didn’t blow all the yeast out the top of the bucket, right? I SHOULD still have enough to finish fermentation? I did start with 1.5L active starter. Opinions welcome. FWIW, the yeast is 1318 and the Ferm temp is 66F.
 
I've had massive blowoffs and never had trouble finishing fermentation. You should still have plenty of yeast to get the job done.
 
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