rainingbullets
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So did my first full boil batch the other day. Naturally, I was excited to have the right equipment to do this.
My method of transfer this time around was the same for all the other times. Basically, after the wort is cooled I pour it through a strainer and a funnel to filter spent hops. Of course with partial boils, aeration is never a problem because of the oxygen rich water already waiting in the carboy.
Needless to say it was a ***** to pour the five gallons into the carboy (spilling everywhere, etc). Maybe I should rig up a spout on the brew pot....
I used Wyeast American Ale liquid yeast. (one of those "smack pack" deals)
So anyway, my concern is the fermentation isn't nearly as violent as it was when I did partial boils. (violent meaning the krausen coming through blow-off tube) This time, it seems much more tame...(bubbles about once a second)
Should I add more yeast? Is there a way to add oxygen once fermentation has started? Better luck next time?
Thanks in advance for the help!
My method of transfer this time around was the same for all the other times. Basically, after the wort is cooled I pour it through a strainer and a funnel to filter spent hops. Of course with partial boils, aeration is never a problem because of the oxygen rich water already waiting in the carboy.
Needless to say it was a ***** to pour the five gallons into the carboy (spilling everywhere, etc). Maybe I should rig up a spout on the brew pot....
I used Wyeast American Ale liquid yeast. (one of those "smack pack" deals)
So anyway, my concern is the fermentation isn't nearly as violent as it was when I did partial boils. (violent meaning the krausen coming through blow-off tube) This time, it seems much more tame...(bubbles about once a second)
Should I add more yeast? Is there a way to add oxygen once fermentation has started? Better luck next time?
Thanks in advance for the help!