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Re-Pitching Yeast

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@dangerolsen Via Twitter asks,
Q

I am tired of buying yeast all the time. is it OK to just repitch the trub from a previous batch?

A
Re-pitching of yeast is a normal method used by brewers around the globe. Although the practice is simple, there are a few rules that may make the method less than ideal for
Response by Ashton Lewis.