Experience pitching yeast cake from 1.106 RIS on wort for 1.107 Wee Heavy or similar?

[Tyler B]

Hello everyone! The title pretty much says it all. I just brewed a 1.106 RIS fermented with US-05. Fermentation went pretty much as expected. I'm now planning my next brew, a 1.107 Wee Heavy, and considered reusing the yeast because I don't have any more US-05 on hand. I'm limited to dry yeast (even then, options are limited). I considered S-04 but I'm afraid it wouldn't be able to finish the job.

I know conventional wisdom says it's not a great idea but has anyone actually tried it? Also, not looking for a debate on the practice of pitching on a cake. Mostly interested if anyone has actual experience going from big beer to big beer like this. Not married to the idea, just considering my options. Thanks!

 

[Qhrumphf]

A beer that big is where pitching on an entire cake makes sense.

But repitching from something that big may not be the best idea. Your second fermentation may really struggle, underattenuate, throw off notes, etc. I'd start fresh.

 

[Tyler B]

That's what I thought. Probably just wishful thinking on my part.