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turkeyjerky214

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I just got a 14 gallon conical from SsBrewtech, and I've got a couple pretty basic questions.
1. How long do you wait to dump the trub? I'm assuming wait like an hour, dump, then pitch the yeast?
2. How long should I wait to pull the yeast catcher off the bottom? Should I wait until fermentation is complete, or should I pull it sooner?
 
You don’t have to dump trub. I pitch the starter, and don’t touch it for a week and that only if I plan to reuse the yeast cake. That’s when I pull about 1-2 pints of yeast out leaving just the active stuff.
If you plan to just wash the fermenter out on bottling day, just let it ride.
 
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