brewhan
Active Member
Hi,
Should I be transferring my wort into my fermenter as soon as I've finished boiling it in my pot?
Or should I let it cool first?
I can't decide because I imagine that leaving it in the metal pot with its loosely fitting lid too long might introduce bugs, but I'm also not sure about putting boiling wort into my plastic fermenter - might that warp the plastic and cause it to leach chemicals and off-flavours into my beer?
Also, how important is it to chill my wort quickly by putting it in icy water? I've read that this is recommended, but never really got a definitive answer on just how necessary it is.
Thanks!
Should I be transferring my wort into my fermenter as soon as I've finished boiling it in my pot?
Or should I let it cool first?
I can't decide because I imagine that leaving it in the metal pot with its loosely fitting lid too long might introduce bugs, but I'm also not sure about putting boiling wort into my plastic fermenter - might that warp the plastic and cause it to leach chemicals and off-flavours into my beer?
Also, how important is it to chill my wort quickly by putting it in icy water? I've read that this is recommended, but never really got a definitive answer on just how necessary it is.
Thanks!