HighGravity
Well-Known Member
I am doing my first lager (using Czech Pils Wyeast) on the balcony using a Coopers 10 gallon fermentor with loose fitting lid. Here's a pic: http://www.stompthemgrapes.com/Buckets_and_Carboys-10_GALLON_PRIMARY_FERMENTER_and_LID.html
Because I'm supposed to leave it in primary for at least 14 days I'm confused. Isn't the beer going to get contaminated or oxidized? I usually leave it in there for 3-5 days only because its not an air tight system.
I'd prefer to transfer to carboy any time now, but this will mess with the fermenting process, diacetyl, etc right?
Because I'm supposed to leave it in primary for at least 14 days I'm confused. Isn't the beer going to get contaminated or oxidized? I usually leave it in there for 3-5 days only because its not an air tight system.
I'd prefer to transfer to carboy any time now, but this will mess with the fermenting process, diacetyl, etc right?