my cider is fermenting and i need to move it to my new house

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Just mixed a few batches of cider on 11/14 the natural yeast is really taking off now but i am closing on a house i bought and i need to move it to its new home. Will i harm it in any way if i take it on a 4 mile car ride during the fermentation process.

thanks for the help
 
paddy711 said:
Just mixed a few batches of cider on 11/14 the natural yeast is really taking off now but i am closing on a house i bought and i need to move it to its new home. Will i harm it in any way if i take it on a 4 mile car ride during the fermentation process.

thanks for the help
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It won't hurt it at all. Your in the initial fermentation stages so plenty of CO2 is being produced, so no issues I can see. Be sure the airlocks don't get knocked off not just to keep oxygen from getting in, as that is not a big issue at this time, but more from getting contaminants in the bucket or carboy.

Enjoy the new house :) and the new cider :)
 
Bumping around will release CO2, you should have towels on hand. The O2 danger really comes after fermentation is complete. Mid-ferm.... your biggest concern is overflow/blowoff as the vessel is disturbed, like the yeast want to stick their heads out the window. Other than making a big mess if you hit a bump, go for it. Do you have decent headspace in the fermenters?
 
Yea i have plenty of room in the top of my carboys so i think i am a go.

Thanks for the help, i would be kicking myself if i ruined these tasty tasty beverages.
 

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