what to do with the left over goop after fermentation?

[steve thailand]

are there any uses for the layer of sludge (dead yeast i assume) at the bottom of the fermenter? does it make good fertilizer or something perhaps? it seems a waste to throw it away.

[Trunky]

[EoinMag]

I find it does a great job when thrown on top of my composter. It seems to speed up the breakdown bigtime.

[6470zzy]

The leftovers are good for the garden, just don't try feeding it to your dog. Not that I would have any experience at doing that mind you.

Cheers

[Philipek]

I find it does a great job when thrown on top of my composter. It seems to speed up the breakdown bigtime.

Ooh, there's an idea. Thanks.

[Mogwyth]

Throw another brew on top, failing that as above mine goes on the compost heap.

Cheers

Bill

[Crundy]

I read somewhere you can freeze a bit of it to use for a future batch of beer. Is that true?

[flything]

You can't freeze it, not without going through a whole load of steps at least, but if you are going to use it in a couple of weeks you don't need to, see this excellent guide:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=26331

Plus there have been several discussions on this subject on The Brewing Network and Basic Brewing Radio quite recently, I always do this for liquid yeasts, never bothered with dry as yet.

[alabaster cheeks]

good freezing yeast thread

http://www.beertools.com/forum/viewtopi ... 1ccbfb7b34

[boingy]

Best thing to do with it is sprinkle it with a bit of salt, get a spoon and eat it. Yummy!

Nah, only joking. I wash mine down the drain....

[TC2642]

Best thing to do with it is sprinkle it with a bit of salt, get a spoon and eat it. Yummy!

Nah, only joking. I wash mine down the drain....

Me too, although I may try putting a bit on the compost now.