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BWKO generation question.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 6:45 pm
by pingu
Hey guys hoping someone can help me out with this.
I'm currently on gen 2 of my BWKO in my 60lt fermenter and about to get another 60lt fermenter going with another BWKO.
My question is do i simply start the new fermentation with new grains using backwash from the run of my 2nd gen BWKO?
And if so does instantly turn my new fermentation into a 3rd generation wash straight or still just a first gen?
Cheers :wave:

Re: BWKO generation question.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:03 pm
by bluc
I dont think it would make it instantly 3rd gen but maybe second gen equivalent...

Re: BWKO generation question.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:08 pm
by pingu
Thanks mate.
Looks like there are no short cuts in time for making the stuff half decent with a pot still.

Re: BWKO generation question.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:00 pm
by bluc
No shortcuts with any still, but a good headstart by keeping some backset up your sleeve :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: BWKO generation question.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:16 pm
by woodduck
I've done similar in a way. Ive taken some of the yeast cake/grain and put into the second fermenter then topped up with some fresh grain. It seemed to work for me. I didn't use any more yeast either they just kicked off themselves.