solusveritas
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I keep my mead downstairs on top of a shelf while it ferments and clears, but I bring it upstairs when I rack it. I try not to slosh it around too much but does moving it up and down the stairs pose a risk for oxidation?
risk of oxidation?
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As long as you're careful, you should be fine.
fatbloke
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meads don't suffer oxidation in the same way that grape or other fruit wines do, but that's not to say that you're wrong to be cautious. That's good.
Racking/syphoning/bottling should all be carried out with the least amount of splashing possible - a good habit to be in.
So as per sfyeti's comment, you should be fine.
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fatbloke
Racking/syphoning/bottling should all be carried out with the least amount of splashing possible - a good habit to be in.
So as per sfyeti's comment, you should be fine.
regards
fatbloke
solusveritas
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Ok, thanks for the responses. I'll just make sure I'm careful.
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Well, if you've had an airlock on it during secondary fermentation, I believe the liquid should only be in contact with CO2, and that should prevent any problems. I think it's only when you slosh it in regular air that can cause oxidation.
RogerMcAllen
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Get a brew hauler. It makes carrying a lot easier, so you are less likely to splash.
http://www.northernbrewer.com/default/the-brew-hauler.html
I wouldn't touch a wet or full glass carboy without one.
http://www.northernbrewer.com/default/the-brew-hauler.html
I wouldn't touch a wet or full glass carboy without one.
