jandaco wrote:Thanks, interesting, you say to keep the sg down so you find it doesn't work well at high sg? I normally start my sugar washes at about 1,080 to 1.090.
Probably more from habit than anything else. I came into this hobby after quite a bit of all grain beer/cider/mead brewing experience. I believe the best way to get a clean ferment is with happy yeast and the best way to keep yeast happy is with a favourable environment. I am prepared to sacrifice a couple of % points for a cleaner fermentation.
Having said that, this yeast is probably more than capable of handling 9 - 10% aclohol. Also I usually ferment at 30 - 35*C with Voss.
Also, just as a side note with reusing yeast, after I have exhausted the yeast (about 6 - 8 clean/wash/reuse cycles) I add it to a boil to be used as yeast nutrient. Works a treat.