I had a longer than normal time to chill my wort last night. Just wondering what are some of the longest times you guys have pitched your yeast. And did you notice any type of off flavors, I know there is a higher chance of infection
cheezydemon said:I would not worry. I hope you pitched a starter, but if you didn't it should still be OK. The first brewers did not know about yeast and set wort out hoping that a wild yeastie would fly in ferment it. Not to say that that was a good way to do it, but you will probably be Ok. Just don't open it to let friends look at it, or to taste it or anything like that! If you are worried that it is infected, you can heat it(not in a carboy) to 180 for 15 minutes or so, cool it, and pitch new yeast. Sound like fun? I guess not. Just let it ride!
Bike N Brew said:8+ hours. Chilled to 100 in 20 minutes, had to leave to do something else. Sealed the wort in the carboy and left it in the basement. Pitched yeast when I returned.
I've also gone two hours with it in the brewpot. No problems either time. Not that I'd suggest either method is best practice
Given a fixed amount of chilled water and hot wort and a water bath the fastest way to get to pitching temp is to cool the hot wort in the water bath until the addition of chilled water will bring the temp to pitching temp. The reason for this is the greater temp differential between the hot wort and water bath results in a faster transfer of heat.cheezydemon said:now we need one of those physics guys......
I firmly believe that adding the cooled water was the right way to go. The immediate temp drop AND the greater surface area hitting the cold side of the carboy are good things. I would make a water bath if not an ice bath though. It takes no time with a bath.
Either way I'm sure you are FINE! Good talking to you.
cheezydemon said:now we need one of those physics guys......
I firmly believe that adding the cooled water was the right way to go. The immediate temp drop AND the greater surface area hitting the cold side of the carboy are good things. I would make a water bath if not an ice bath though. It takes no time with a bath.
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