The more I read the more I realize I might not being getting enough oxygen into my wort before I pitch the yeast. I typically hand stir for 3-5 minutes but am unsure of the amount of oxygen that gets in.
I think I'm going to start using an airstone for my beer, so.......
1) Will any style of airstone work (I use a 10" bar type for mead and it works like a champ)
2) Do I need to pull air through a "bong" type setup to sanitize the air. I don't do this for mead, and I wouldn't think I need to do it for beer, but questions are free so why not ask.
Thanks guys
I think I'm going to start using an airstone for my beer, so.......
1) Will any style of airstone work (I use a 10" bar type for mead and it works like a champ)
2) Do I need to pull air through a "bong" type setup to sanitize the air. I don't do this for mead, and I wouldn't think I need to do it for beer, but questions are free so why not ask.
Thanks guys