Is my beer oxidized?

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I took a hydro on my citra IPA last night, 9%! I guess i left the lid cracked on my ale pale. I went to dry hop it tonight, with you guessed it more citra, The lid was open!

Is this beer oxidized? gravity last night was 1.010.
 
More than likely NOT. There is still that nice cushion of co2 sitting right on top of your beer protecting it. Remember, some folks ferment OPENLY, and don't worry abut oxydation.
 
Oxidization is more likely to happen when moving a carboy or transferring the beer. As Revvy said the co2 layer on top will protect oxygen from being introduced.
 
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