feralpigeon
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I've done a little searching and have found mixed answers when it comes to this: I'd like to dryhop an IPA I'm making this weekend in my primary but have a lot of headspace (3 gal in a 6.5 gal bucket). I'm worried about the risk of oxidation after opening up the fermenter post fermentation to add hops.
Should I skip on dry hopping until I get a smaller fermenter or getting a secondary that I can rack into that'll leave minimal headspace?
I've also heard that I can just add the hops right before fermentation stops and the end-cycle CO2 will push out the O2 that's caused by opening up the fermenter. What's the best way to judge when to add? Just wait until the gravity starts to plateau and go for it?
Or are my concerns overblown and I should just do itadd quickly and hope for the best?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Should I skip on dry hopping until I get a smaller fermenter or getting a secondary that I can rack into that'll leave minimal headspace?
I've also heard that I can just add the hops right before fermentation stops and the end-cycle CO2 will push out the O2 that's caused by opening up the fermenter. What's the best way to judge when to add? Just wait until the gravity starts to plateau and go for it?
Or are my concerns overblown and I should just do itadd quickly and hope for the best?
Thanks in advance for the help!