T ToddMic Active Member Joined Dec 10, 2010 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Location Las Vegas Jan 4, 2011 #1 After I boil it and plop it in my utility sink - i throw my airstone in. Does it matter at what temp I start? Should I cool it down to my 70's range and then do it?
After I boil it and plop it in my utility sink - i throw my airstone in. Does it matter at what temp I start? Should I cool it down to my 70's range and then do it?
McGarnigle Well-Known Member Joined Jul 14, 2008 Messages 2,012 Reaction score 96 Location NYS Jan 4, 2011 #2 You want cool it down before you add oxygen. I do it as the last step before pitching yeast.
OP OP T ToddMic Active Member Joined Dec 10, 2010 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Location Las Vegas Jan 4, 2011 #3 Oops, i've been doing it hot. Think it will cause a big problem with my hefeweizen?
Docjowles Well-Known Member Joined Oct 23, 2008 Messages 172 Reaction score 1 Location Fort Collins Jan 4, 2011 #4 Aerating it hot will mostly just make it go stale faster. It's called "hot side aeration" if you want to google. But you probably aren't going to age a hefeweizen for 2 years anyway so it might not matter. Just start drinking early and often
Aerating it hot will mostly just make it go stale faster. It's called "hot side aeration" if you want to google. But you probably aren't going to age a hefeweizen for 2 years anyway so it might not matter. Just start drinking early and often