C CEversole Well-Known Member Joined Jan 23, 2012 Messages 56 Reaction score 2 Location Needville Jun 21, 2012 #1 Why is it important to "air" the must? What does this do? Is it totally necessary?
Honda88 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 10, 2012 Messages 867 Reaction score 46 Location Pella Jun 21, 2012 #2 yeast need oxygen in the primary fermentation to reproduce and stay healthy, wip the must prior to pitching and do not use an airlock, then periodically stir the foam "cap" thats on top of the must to release gas buildup and let in oxygen.
yeast need oxygen in the primary fermentation to reproduce and stay healthy, wip the must prior to pitching and do not use an airlock, then periodically stir the foam "cap" thats on top of the must to release gas buildup and let in oxygen.