re-pitching yeast

[rjcortez]

I have a batch in that's been sitting in a carboy with an airlock for a little of two months. I'd like to bottle it but I'm wondering if I should pitch more yeast first. If so, will aerating it again hurt it?

Thanks in advance.

[HoosierBrew]

How strong a beer did you make? An average OG beer should carb up fine without any added yeast. For a high OG beer (1.080+) you could add a small amount of dry yeast at bottling to help it along. I doubt you need it. If you do add some try to avoid any excessive aeration at this stage.

[rjcortez]

It's not a big beer. I was worried about there being enough active yeast after being dormant so long. That's not a concern?

[HoosierBrew]

I bottled quite a few batches at ~ that time frame that carbed up fine. Unless you filter your beer there are yeast in suspension, plenty to do the job, especially for an average strength beer.

[rjcortez]

Thanks Jon.

[reverseapachemaster]

Do not aerate a fermented beer.

[morticaixavier]

Do not aerate a fermented beer.

+1.110!