Third batch areation question

[cpac2k]

So I'm about to brew my third batch tomorrow and the instructions for my previous as well at this one say to seal the fermentor and shake vigorously for several min. The last two batches I covered the carboy with a piece of sanitized aluminum foil and shook vigorously for several minutes this seemed to work well but I'm not sure if it's really the right way to go. I really don't want to pour it back and fourth and I don't have an aeration system so is my method ok or does anybody have any better suggestions....thanks for any advice...!!

 

[lazarus0530]

So I'm about to brew my third batch tomorrow and the instructions for my previous as well at this one say to seal the fermentor and shake vigorously for several min. The last two batches I covered the carboy with a piece of sanitized aluminum foil and shook vigorously for several minutes this seemed to work well but I'm not sure if it's really the right way to go. I really don't want to pour it back and fourth and I don't have an aeration system so is my method ok or does anybody have any better suggestions....thanks for any advice...!!

I pour two gallons into my fermentor .. Then pour my wort. And I shake the heck out of that mix. Then I top off to 5 gallons and add my yeast. I put my lid on with my air lock (empty) and shake again. Then fill my airlock with cheap vodka. Never had a problem. Cheers

 

[cpac2k]

I also add two gallons to the fermentor then add the wort I have never shaken at this point in the process do you cover your fermentor with anything or just leave it open?? I also top off to five gal and that is when I cover with the sanitized aluminum foil and shake for several min. Also I have never shaken after I pitch the yeast should I ?? I was wondering about using the airlock and I prob would have filled it with
Star San so it's good to know to leave it empty for aeration purposes.

 

[carbonzx]

Wyeast has a youtube video somewhere stating that approx. vigorous shaking for 3-4 minutes equals as many air molecules in parts per million as 45 minutes with an air stone. Personally ill save my time and just shake it.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

I have a bucket and I dump it in there put the lid on there and shake it aroudn vigorously.

 

[cpac2k]

Should this be done before or after pitching the yeast or before and after ??

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

I've always aerated before pitching the yeast.

 

[lazarus0530]

I've always aerated before pitching the yeast.

Always!

 

[cpac2k]

Thanks guys I guess I will just stick with what I've been doing. Seems to be working for me and it seems like most people do it in a similar way.

 

[lazarus0530]

Thanks guys I guess I will just stick with what I've been doing. Seems to be working for me and it seems like most people do it in a similar way.

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