S smeltz Active Member Joined Jun 14, 2014 Messages 36 Reaction score 1 Sep 27, 2014 #1 Im using a copper wort chiller but my wort hasn't budged from 80F in the last 30 min. Can I pitch my yeast in order to void the risk of contamination?
Im using a copper wort chiller but my wort hasn't budged from 80F in the last 30 min. Can I pitch my yeast in order to void the risk of contamination?
B billl Well-Known Member Joined May 25, 2012 Messages 2,381 Reaction score 425 Location Raleigh Sep 27, 2014 #2 Just put it in your fermenter and let it cool down to at least room temp (or stick it in a fridge if possible). As long as its sealed up, a bit of extra cooling time isn't much of a contamination risk.
Just put it in your fermenter and let it cool down to at least room temp (or stick it in a fridge if possible). As long as its sealed up, a bit of extra cooling time isn't much of a contamination risk.
OP OP S smeltz Active Member Joined Jun 14, 2014 Messages 36 Reaction score 1 Sep 27, 2014 #3 Ok, I'll just put some sanitized tin foil over and then pitch Tmr morning
