Saving a yeast cake for a week or two?

[crisis]

I just moved a beer to the secondary and would like to use the yeast cake for another beer I am planning. The problem is it will probably be a week or two before I can brew it. I tossed an airlock on the carboy, will it be ok sitting there for a week or two to use for my next batch?

Thanks!

 

[homebrewer_99]

As long as you have some beer sitting on it to protect it and keep the lid on it it should stay healthy.

 

[Got Trub?]

Thats probably fine for a week with beer on top as homebrewer suggested. Any longer and I'd wash it and store it in the fridge.

 

[homebrewer_99]

I just mixed 2 yeast cakes from 2 batches for washing...that's all yeast... :rockin:

Anyone want some WLP351 Bavarian Hefe Weizen yeast???

 

[DeathBrewer]

yes, please