O ohara1981 Member Joined Oct 3, 2013 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Oct 13, 2013 #1 Before using a demijohn to age a beer should you prime it like when you bottle a beer? Will this actualy improve the beer or show i add to it? If so what would you add? Sprey malt or yeast or honey or something else?
Before using a demijohn to age a beer should you prime it like when you bottle a beer? Will this actualy improve the beer or show i add to it? If so what would you add? Sprey malt or yeast or honey or something else?
B bethebrew Well-Known Member Joined Mar 13, 2012 Messages 505 Reaction score 35 Location Portland Oct 13, 2013 #2 No need to prime it in the demijohn. Usually at some point, and before a couple of months, it would be better to just bottle it. Then age it in the bottles. Use oxycaps they will help you avoid oxidation while aging.
No need to prime it in the demijohn. Usually at some point, and before a couple of months, it would be better to just bottle it. Then age it in the bottles. Use oxycaps they will help you avoid oxidation while aging.
