Couple of Questions for my upcoming Oaked American Ale brew ...
Using Pale 2 Row and 80L Crystal ... do they go into the mash at the same time or at separate times?
in the airlock ... water or vodka ... why? always used water before, never had a problem.
primary vs. secondary fermentor ... do i really even need 2? i've never used 2 before, but my current plan is to leave for 10 days at 68F after pitching yeast, then add the oak for 14 more days .... should i rack to a second fermentor? add the oak to the primary?
if racking to a second is recommended .. can i rack to a sanitized bucket, clean the primary and use it again?
Using Pale 2 Row and 80L Crystal ... do they go into the mash at the same time or at separate times?
in the airlock ... water or vodka ... why? always used water before, never had a problem.
primary vs. secondary fermentor ... do i really even need 2? i've never used 2 before, but my current plan is to leave for 10 days at 68F after pitching yeast, then add the oak for 14 more days .... should i rack to a second fermentor? add the oak to the primary?
if racking to a second is recommended .. can i rack to a sanitized bucket, clean the primary and use it again?