added 1/4 cup dme when i racked into the secondary

[sgrcltpunk]

yeah it seamed like a good idea so the yeast would make c02 and it would fill the head space. what could happen wrong guys? yes i have a 3 piece airlock and bung on the glass carboy.let me know what u guys think

 

[PintOfBitter]

unboiled dme is not really a good thing to ferment, but you only added a little. It was a chance to add some baddies to your brew, though. Most likely, it will hurt more than help, but fear not.

 

[Superkabuto]

Most likely your beer is still fermenting in the secondary anyway and so adding malt just to fill the head space is not necessary. I would suggest always boiling your malt before adding it.

 

[ColonelForbin]

Most likely your beer is still fermenting in the secondary anyway and so adding malt just to fill the head space is not necessary. I would suggest always boiling your malt before adding it.

and for at least 15 minutes.

 

[doctorRobert]

also when transferring to a 2ndary, any slight bump in temperature will cause the beer to release some c02, filling that headspace, which is why you still need an airlock .