I have a Flanders Red that I pitched a year ago with WLP665 Flemish Ale blend (supposed to be similar to Roselare). I'm going to transfer it onto cherries pretty soon. When I initially pitched a year ago, I transferred it after one week to a secondary along with an ounce of oak cubes.
I want to make another Flanders. So I'm wondering if after I transfer the beer to another carboy with the cherries, if I should add my new wort directly into that old carboy, leaving the oak cubes and small cake on the bottom? Or should I do a primary with a saccharomyces strain first, then transfer to the funked-up carboy. Can I assume that any amount of sacc that was transferred after primary fermentation has been consumed by the other bugs in the blend after a year?
Any experiences or thoughts are appreciated!
I want to make another Flanders. So I'm wondering if after I transfer the beer to another carboy with the cherries, if I should add my new wort directly into that old carboy, leaving the oak cubes and small cake on the bottom? Or should I do a primary with a saccharomyces strain first, then transfer to the funked-up carboy. Can I assume that any amount of sacc that was transferred after primary fermentation has been consumed by the other bugs in the blend after a year?
Any experiences or thoughts are appreciated!