Fermenter / Batch Fermentation

Question: Is my yeast alive after 2 months in the fermenter?

(Posted by: Michael P Hines on 2009-11-13 13:54:29)

Okay, kind of 2 questions here. I've left my brew in the fermenter for about 2 months now. Should my yeast still be alive when I bottle? I need to carbonate in the bottle with priming sugar. Also, do I need to wash my never- used bottles before I bottle?

Posted by: oikos on 2009-11-14, 19:45:32

Siphon out a sample and proof it to find out whether your yeast is alive and kicking. Play it safe and sanitize your new bottles.

Posted by: Call a spade a spade on 2009-11-13, 14:04:15

Depends on how old it was when you used it :) yeast does die eventually but if its only been 2 months it should be fine, and it doesnt die during fermentation (like some people believe), it merely goes dormant

Posted by: PracticingLife on 2009-11-13, 14:23:30

Most likely it is mostly dead because it has been so long without food so its dormant time can no longer keep it alive

Posted by: HereticZero on 2009-11-13, 15:24:41

Yeast becomes dormant as the result of fermentation. Alcohol inhibits further production. Check the final gravity with an hydrometer and if low enough, siphon the wort to another fermentor stir in 4.9 oz of sugar. Then bottle and let rest for three weeks.