So I just started all-grain. WOW... what a leap. Now I am thinking ahead for a yeast reclaim. I have done this in the past but my most recent one was a very slow start. I have a multi-part question:
1. I have read that one should only reclaim a few times. But why is this the case? When yeast breeds and multiplies, isn't new healthy yeast created? At the end, isn't that amount generally the same for each batch?
2. I was thinking about pouring off roughly 30 oz or so of wort in its own container that I would insta-cool to room temp and start my yeast in that... then once the rest of the wort comes down, just blend it back. I have been told no on this too, but no one can give a good reason. The yeast will start multiplying sooner, so more will hit the big bucket once it cools. Can someone tell me why I shouldn't do this?
1. I have read that one should only reclaim a few times. But why is this the case? When yeast breeds and multiplies, isn't new healthy yeast created? At the end, isn't that amount generally the same for each batch?
2. I was thinking about pouring off roughly 30 oz or so of wort in its own container that I would insta-cool to room temp and start my yeast in that... then once the rest of the wort comes down, just blend it back. I have been told no on this too, but no one can give a good reason. The yeast will start multiplying sooner, so more will hit the big bucket once it cools. Can someone tell me why I shouldn't do this?