Hi All,
I'm gonna transfer my latest ag brew from primary to secondary this week.
I used 2 packs of yeast(saf05 & 33) which got it from 1055 to 1012 within three/four days
(was supposed to be stronger, but made a balls of the mash! luckily an increased evaporation level than I thought balanced out the brew, and I should still have it at a respectable 6% or so!!)
Given that the yeast worked so well, I think it would be a waste to throw out the cake after I make the transfer!
I was thinking of maybe adding sterilised water to the cake, draining it again and keeping the yeast in the fridge for my next brew in the coming weeks.
Has anyone done this before, and if so what are the benefits of it?
(If saving money is the only benift, I wouldn't want to risk ruining my next brew, especially given that I have two packs of Saf04 left)
Any opinions?
Also the irish moss hasn't cleared the beer too great yet, is it worth buying beer brite off my local HB store(the only fining he has) before transferring to secondary?
That said, I'm hoping to bottle a few litres, and then transfer the rest to Cornie(thinking of priming with honey, as last taster was a bit bitter!)
(shame as the taster last week was cracking!!)
Anyways, afraid to use to much finings in case it affects the bottle conditioning!
All views appreciated!
Thanks
Andy
Reusing yeast & adding finings to secondary
Re: Reusing yeast & adding finings to secondary
About a month ago did the same, but split the batch and did half with fresh US-05 and half with the yeast from a previous batch also US-05.
They both fermented out fine, but the fresh yeast beer is a lot nicer.
Will only do it again if I get caught out and dont have any yeast, which hopefully will not happen.
They both fermented out fine, but the fresh yeast beer is a lot nicer.
Will only do it again if I get caught out and dont have any yeast, which hopefully will not happen.
Fermenter(s): Lambic, Wheat beer, Amrillo/Cascade Beer
Cornys: Hobgoblin clone, Four Shades Stout, Wheat Beer, Amarillo/Cascade Ale, Apple Wine, Cider, Damson Wine, Ginger Beer
Cornys: Hobgoblin clone, Four Shades Stout, Wheat Beer, Amarillo/Cascade Ale, Apple Wine, Cider, Damson Wine, Ginger Beer
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dandy
Re: Reusing yeast & adding finings to secondary
Thanks for that,
Transferred the beer yesterday, and binned the yeast cake
(there were bits of hop and everything in it, and thought sod it for the sake of a couple of Euro!!)
might get the beer bright so, I already primed the cornie keg so might throw it in a day or two before serving,
(unless of course that's a stupid thing to do
)
Thanks a mill,
Andy
Transferred the beer yesterday, and binned the yeast cake
(there were bits of hop and everything in it, and thought sod it for the sake of a couple of Euro!!)
might get the beer bright so, I already primed the cornie keg so might throw it in a day or two before serving,
(unless of course that's a stupid thing to do
)Thanks a mill,
Andy