Can we dispel the myth of the 'CO2 Blanket' ?

[BrewZer]

At least we're talking about a CO2 duvet, not bidet, even if those might also be underrated..

I forgot where I was going with this , , , sorry. ;]

There is no "P" in CO2

 

[Zadkiel]

The lifetime of the "blanket" is minutes if the cover is taken off of a bucket fermenter.

I strongly disagree, and I have trouble reconciling you saying this with you liking my post back on page 1 about fluid dynamics, BUT thankfully, despite disagreeing on this, we both agree on the more important fact, which is that regardless of what happens to the CO2, the O2 ingress is instantly significant.

 

[sibelman]

Oxygen in fermenter (after "primary" fermentation) bad. Frankenstein no like oxygen in fermenter. Frankenstein like blanket.

 

[kohalajohn]

Look. CO2 is clearly an effective protective blanket, and in three scenarios.

First, have Muhammed Ali do the dry hopping.

"I'm so fast! I'm so fast I turn off the light and I'm in bed before the room gets dark!. I"m fast!"

Second, just do your brewing on a neutron star. Gravity is 10 to the 11 decimals earth gravity. The blanket of CO2 will be dense enough to resist diffusion. And the lack of an atmosphere will also help.

Third, use a hop bong.