Oxidation fear...

[redpelon]

This is my second batch.. my first batch, an IPA turned out pretty good...

This second batch is a random hop-ness of good stuff... anyways, heres my question:

Reading about oxidation has got me freaked.... when I transferred this brew from 1st to 2nd i was very careful... no splashing... today when i went to take a reading with my hydrometer, i sucked out some of the brew (i use a turkey baster attached to a tube... works wonders), and dumped that amount in my testing tube... when i put the turker baster-tube back into my carboy for a second pull, I accidentally squeezed the rubber of the turkey baster and "blubbed" a couple air bubbles into my brew...

how screwed am I? I'm pretty sure fermentation is done now, I'm just keeping it in the carboy for a few more days since im dry-hopping to get a good nose on the beer... there is still some co2 leaking out through the airlock... does that mean that its going to push out whatever o2 i might have introduced via mr. turkey?

thank you.

 

[passedpawn]

No. You're worrying too much. You need to relax. This is a fun hobby. Not only are you not screwed, you are blessed with the ability to make beer. Enjoy it. RDWHAHB.

 

[maxamuus]

Your about this screwed.....

Naw, just messing with you. Few bubbles isnt enough to do any damage. I am sure it will be fine and quite tasty!

 

[likwidbliss]

Unless you turkey basket was as big as rocket! Oxidation occurs when too much oxygen is added, not a squir from the turkey basted.

The lisence plate is priceless!

 

[billvon]

there is still some co2 leaking out through the airlock... does that mean that its going to push out whatever o2 i might have introduced via mr. turkey?

It won't "push it out", it will use it up. Yeast eat oxygen, and can deal with small amounts that sneak in.

 

[redpelon]

Phew, thanks everybody I feel tons better.... i already had a taste of this brew and dang... was it nice (gotta sip the test tube).... I know I'll be on this forum for a long time to come.