yeast

Brewing processes and methods. How to brew using extract, partial or all-grain. Tips and tricks.

Moderator: slothrob

Post Reply
dliput
Light Lager
Light Lager
Posts: 10
Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:19 pm

yeast

Post by dliput »

Does anyone know if I have to make a yeast started if I want to take yeast from the end of a primary fermentation and reused it immediately in another batch that has similar ingredients?

Thanks

D
User avatar
slothrob
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1831
Joined: Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:36 pm
Location: Greater Boston

yeast re-pitch

Post by slothrob »

You can take the yeast and re-pitch it immediately, or even store it in a jar in the fridge for about 2 weeks or so, without needing to make a starter. The previous beer was essentially your starter.

If I'm pitching into a similar OG beer, I pitch about 1/3-1/4 of the yeast cake to allow for a little yeast growth in the new beer. I only make a starter every 3rd to 4th beer because I mostly re-pitch yeast.
BTP v2.0.* Windows XP
Post Reply