AdamCanFly
Well-Known Member
I'm new to the hobby and have done a fair amount of research, but still have a lot to learn. I'm on brew #2 and really enjoying it.
Heres my question. I've read that yeast requires oxygen to live, breed, and ferment. If thats the case, then why do we lock them in and air tight container? Wouldn't it be better to provide them with an oxygen rich environment? When I say that I realize that would be very hard to do, and avoid infection.
Humor me here. Lets say we have a room that is completely sterile, and a fermenter right in the middle. Now lets say that fermenter is a contraption that keeps the wort very aerated. Wouldn't the yeast go crazy and ferment a lot quicker?
Heres my question. I've read that yeast requires oxygen to live, breed, and ferment. If thats the case, then why do we lock them in and air tight container? Wouldn't it be better to provide them with an oxygen rich environment? When I say that I realize that would be very hard to do, and avoid infection.
Humor me here. Lets say we have a room that is completely sterile, and a fermenter right in the middle. Now lets say that fermenter is a contraption that keeps the wort very aerated. Wouldn't the yeast go crazy and ferment a lot quicker?