I've been brewing for about 6 months or so, and have around 10 batches under my belt.
Thought I was doing well enough to try racking a new brew on top of my yeast cake, since I have read of people doing it, and having good success. I am not quite ready to save and wash and reuse, (mostly because I have to be completely comfortable with step 4 before attempting step 5) so I thought this would be a good way to get comfortable with used yeast.
I went to change out the ice bottles for temp control, and caught a whiff of rotten eggs, dirty feet, wet garbage, whatever. You get the picture. Pulled the top off and saw this. At first glance, it looked okay, since I racked it 5 days ago, and expected to see some action on top. Looking closer, I see that it is foamy. hmmm... That a first.
After taking the picture, I don't smell it anymore either because I aired it out, or because it was the old ice water bottles that smelled. I'm thinking that racking on top of the cake was okay, but I didnt clean the sides of the bucket well enough? I used a paper towel soaked in StarSan to wipe down the sides, and washed the lid well.
Last batch was fine. Any opinions?
Thought I was doing well enough to try racking a new brew on top of my yeast cake, since I have read of people doing it, and having good success. I am not quite ready to save and wash and reuse, (mostly because I have to be completely comfortable with step 4 before attempting step 5) so I thought this would be a good way to get comfortable with used yeast.
I went to change out the ice bottles for temp control, and caught a whiff of rotten eggs, dirty feet, wet garbage, whatever. You get the picture. Pulled the top off and saw this. At first glance, it looked okay, since I racked it 5 days ago, and expected to see some action on top. Looking closer, I see that it is foamy. hmmm... That a first.
After taking the picture, I don't smell it anymore either because I aired it out, or because it was the old ice water bottles that smelled. I'm thinking that racking on top of the cake was okay, but I didnt clean the sides of the bucket well enough? I used a paper towel soaked in StarSan to wipe down the sides, and washed the lid well.
Last batch was fine. Any opinions?
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