jlb307
Well-Known Member
So, I've made the decision after reading a LOT of posts on the subject to skip secondary fermentation and just keep my brew in the primary for up to 4 weeks, even dry hopping in the primary for the last week at a lower temp.
Figured it was better to avoid the risk of contamination/oxidation that way.
I am going to dry hop in the primary now, and not start that until I basically see no activity in the airlock, since I'm using a bucket and that's all I have to go by.
However, since I AM using a bucket, am I not putting my beer at just as much risk of oxidizing or infection when I pop open the lid for however long it takes to add the dry hops or check my gravity?
Any other tips if I'm going to skip using a secondary?
Figured it was better to avoid the risk of contamination/oxidation that way.
I am going to dry hop in the primary now, and not start that until I basically see no activity in the airlock, since I'm using a bucket and that's all I have to go by.
However, since I AM using a bucket, am I not putting my beer at just as much risk of oxidizing or infection when I pop open the lid for however long it takes to add the dry hops or check my gravity?
Any other tips if I'm going to skip using a secondary?