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7 users commented in " Yeast Washing: Reusing your Yeast "

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in August 3rd, 2008 at 1:06 pm

toward the end of the article on yeast washing, it states: “On the day before you brew, add some wort to your yeast create an appropriately sized yeast starter for your next batch.” How do you add wort to the washed yeast the day before you brew? Totally unclear…please advise?
William

in August 3rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm

The article on yeast starters linked in as part of the quote you mention in the article tells how to create a yeast starter for your beer. For example, a 5 gallon batch should have a 1-2 liter starter.

Dakota said,
in March 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

I think this is a great idea.

eolaughlin said,
in September 29th, 2009 at 6:25 am

Would it be better to use yeast from the secondary fermenter since this yeast is more alchol tolerant? There are also less hops debris etc.

admin said,
in September 29th, 2009 at 5:06 pm

Actually the yeast from the primary fermentation is more active which is why it is generally preferable for reuse.

DJBeerStein said,
in October 13th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

I have been wanting to recycle my yeast for a while now. I am currently working on a frozen yeast bank, but this yeast washing technique will be great in the meantime.

I am wondering, if I wash the yeast out of the primary of a 5 gallon fermenter, will it be enough yeast to pitch into a 5 gallon batch of cooled wort? I would most likely use a yeast starter, but if you know, please let me know if it’s sufficient either way.

Thanks!

David

in October 14th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

I would recommend a starter unless you are going to reuse the yeast immediately. It is best to have active yeast in your beer as opposed to yeast that have been dormant for some time.

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