undermind
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I'm waiting to get down to 70 degrees so I can pitch the yeast, but my wort has been at 81 for the last 5 hours. My house is 68 right now.
One thing I'm unclear on is whether to cap the carboy or not. It seems like if I do than it will take longer to reach temp. But if I do, I can put it outside. Obviously this is my first batch of beer, that's why I'm struggling over basic concepts and asking about it. The Joy of Homebrewing has been my guide and I'm unclear of the capping part. If I put it outside, do I risk more possibility of catching wild yeasts?
And by the way, I don't have an actual cap to use, but I could use plastic or something.
Thanks.
One thing I'm unclear on is whether to cap the carboy or not. It seems like if I do than it will take longer to reach temp. But if I do, I can put it outside. Obviously this is my first batch of beer, that's why I'm struggling over basic concepts and asking about it. The Joy of Homebrewing has been my guide and I'm unclear of the capping part. If I put it outside, do I risk more possibility of catching wild yeasts?
And by the way, I don't have an actual cap to use, but I could use plastic or something.
Thanks.