Oxidation - Will even a little splashing will cause it?

[hokenfloken]

I've done a few batches now and have been VERY careful not the splash my beer for fear of oxidation. I tried adding gelatin to my beer in secondary last night and had to pour it into a carboy by means of using a funnel. The beer was at about 60 degree when I added the gelatin. There was a small amount of splashing when I poured the gelatin water. It formed quite a good number of air bubbles on the surface of the beer from the pouring action. Is this enough splashing to cause oxidation? Since all the bubbles seemed to stay at the top, does that mean the air didn't get into the beer? Is oxidation a problem that develops over time or can it be apparent immediately? (I am kegging this and will probably drink it quickly.)

I guess my general question is: Can oxidation be cause by just a small amount of splashing or do you really have the get A LOT of air into the beer in order to get any noticeable off-flavors?

As usual, thank you everyone for all your help.

 

[carnevoodoo]

You'll be fine. I'm thinking you did no harm whatsoever.

 

[hokenfloken]

So, under what circumstance have you heard of oxidation occurring? I know it can be caused by hot-side aeration, which I believe is the most common source, correct? Do you have to be pretty careless to get enough oxidation to cause off-flavors?

 

[gmtech825]

i brew ten minutes from my house. i may be dumb but i keg my beer, put it in the bed of my truck and drive it to my house to put on the co2. i havn't had any oxidation taste yet.

 

[arch1tect]

You'll be fine. Every time I empty my wine thief on the side of the carboy it runs down the side exposing it to air, but since CO2 is heavier it tends to stay in there and protect the beer.

As for HSA. Revvy sums it up best here.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/hot-side-aeration-oxidization-161364/#post1863209

In other words, don't worry about it.

 

[DavidHawman]

If you poured it into the primary, those bubbles are probably CO2 and the CO2 blanket over-top the beer will protect it from all but the most vigorous agitation.