Agitating fermentor during primary stage?
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EvilTOJ
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It's not really necessary unless it seems like the fermentation is stuck. Sometimes with really vigerous fermentations the yeast can 'beach' themselves on the top of a carboy, but it's not usual.
as stated, you only wanna do this, GENTLY, if fermentation appears to get stuck. gently stir or swirl the fermenter to resuspend yeast.
if you shake it you add air, which means oxidation, which yields stale beer flavors pretty quickly (but not instantly)
if you shake it you add air, which means oxidation, which yields stale beer flavors pretty quickly (but not instantly)
