resting scoby before brewing?

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I'm just finishing my first brew. I will bottle tomorrow if I can wait. Might

happen today because I can hardly wait to start drinking it. Today is day 13

and I don't think this gallon will last until the next is brewed. Someone I

spoke to locally for advice has been brewing for 25 years. He said that a lot

of people don't know it but it is important to let the scoby rest after each

brew. He puts one to rest in the fridge with some KT and has another one on the

go. Any thoughts on this? I've read up a lot and haven't come across this. If

I start another brew right away, it obviously won't get any rest. Also I don't

know if I should split it yet or do my next brew with my starter (shared by a

friend) and the new baby together. My baby is 1/8-1/4 " thick with some parts

thinner and some thicker, in a tall gallon jar. Is it best to let the scoby get

some age or to keep using babies? I will share eventually but wonder if its

better to wait.

Kare