terrypratt1
Well-Known Member
I'm about to use my All Rounder for the first time and have a question about using the Spunding Valve fully open as my blow off. Brewing an NEIPA and I've seen that pressure fermentation is not recommended for NEIPA. If I "test" my spunding valve by blowing into the ends I confirm that it is one-way (i.e. I can't blow thru the pressure relief end). It does appear that even wide open there is a certain pressure required although I'm not sure how much (1 PSI?).
For a NEIPA would I be better off using a blow off and then having to replace the cap later on (Oxygen exposure) - or will the 1) Work, and 2) no worries about the impact of the pressure?
As an aside I did look at the replacement cap with a tri-clamp Hop Bong but can't see spending $250 for the setup. I am planning to place my hops in a funnel covered by a plastic bag - and the remove the gas post, drop in the hops, and replace the post. Not perfection - but honestly I can't see a meaningful infusion of oxygen in that process. I have had good results with NEIPA using a carboy and siphon to keg - so I expect this approach with a closed transfer will be much less exposure.
Any thoughts on either point?
Terry
PS - my first few NEIPA were bottled and 100% impacted by oxygen (i.e. turned brown very quickly with off flavor). My latest NEIPA from the Carboy transfer has maintained the expected color (see picture) and hope that with the closed transfer I maintain the hops aroma a bit longer as well.
For a NEIPA would I be better off using a blow off and then having to replace the cap later on (Oxygen exposure) - or will the 1) Work, and 2) no worries about the impact of the pressure?
As an aside I did look at the replacement cap with a tri-clamp Hop Bong but can't see spending $250 for the setup. I am planning to place my hops in a funnel covered by a plastic bag - and the remove the gas post, drop in the hops, and replace the post. Not perfection - but honestly I can't see a meaningful infusion of oxygen in that process. I have had good results with NEIPA using a carboy and siphon to keg - so I expect this approach with a closed transfer will be much less exposure.
Any thoughts on either point?
Terry
PS - my first few NEIPA were bottled and 100% impacted by oxygen (i.e. turned brown very quickly with off flavor). My latest NEIPA from the Carboy transfer has maintained the expected color (see picture) and hope that with the closed transfer I maintain the hops aroma a bit longer as well.