ToddMic

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After I boil it and plop it in my utility sink - i throw my airstone in.

Does it matter at what temp I start? Should I cool it down to my 70's range and then do it?

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McGarnigle

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You want cool it down before you add oxygen. I do it as the last step before pitching yeast.

ToddMic

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Oops, i've been doing it hot.

Think it will cause a big problem with my hefeweizen?

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Docjowles

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Aerating it hot will mostly just make it go stale faster. It's called "hot side aeration" if you want to google. But you probably aren't going to age a hefeweizen for 2 years anyway so it might not matter. Just start drinking early and often