DonutMuncher
Well-Known Member
I am about to use my immersion chiller for the second time and have a question. The last time I used it, it took about 30 minutes to cool my wort to pitching temps. During that time, my kettle of wort was exposed to the elements of the outside air. I usually brew outside on my back patio. I had no cover or anything over the kettle and chiller, primarily because the chiller sticks out of my kettle.
During that time, is there any harmful bacteria/wild yeasts in the air that can affect the beer? Do people that use chillers try to cover their kettles while it's chilling? Or is there virtually no risk?
Thanks!
During that time, is there any harmful bacteria/wild yeasts in the air that can affect the beer? Do people that use chillers try to cover their kettles while it's chilling? Or is there virtually no risk?
Thanks!