Bry 97

[jkhlt1210]

G'day guys just looking for some advice and possible extract recipe. A mate harvested the Bry 97 yeast cake from a past brew I have no idea how to use it

 

[Yob]

It depends on a few factors, how much do you have and how old is it?

start HERE

and then use THIS

if its more than 3 weeks old you may need to make a starter for it.

 

[jkhlt1210]

It depends on a few factors, how much do you have and how old is it?

start HERE

and then use THIS

if its more than 3 weeks old you may need to make a starter for it.

 

[jkhlt1210]

It depends on a few factors, how much do you have and how old is it?

start HERE

and then use THIS

if its more than 3 weeks old you may need to make a starter for it.

Not sure on exact quantity but he reckons enough for two brews and about a month old so yeah I guess I'll have to make a starter

 

[Droopy Brew]

It is designed for IPAs so make an IPA, do a starter and pitch the lot- dont worry about spliting it , better to pitch more than less. It is a slow starter and a bit sluggish but the 1 time I used it I really liked it. Brings the hops to the fore. Could also be useful in a pale ale.

 

[pat86]

It is designed for IPAs so make an IPA, do a starter and pitch the lot- dont worry about spliting it , better to pitch more than less. It is a slow starter and a bit sluggish but the 1 time I used it I really liked it. Brings the hops to the fore. Could also be useful in a pale ale.

I've used it a few times and it is very slow to kick-off - sometimes no visible signs for >48 hrs when fermenting at 18C. I have only used fresh sachets rehydrated though, not a bry 97 yeast cake.

If you do make an IPA in the >7% ABV range I would do what Droopy suggest and use more yeast rather than less.