McCuckerson
Well-Known Member
Hi folks!
Long time, no talk... Anyway, I have been experimenting lately with different yeast pitching techniques. I use a whirlpool chiller much like the great Jamil's. When the wort hits 100ish, I pitch the yeast into the whirlpool and the wort gently circulates/aerates to the lower 70s. It takes about 20min from there. The inoculated wort is then transferred to a bucket for a 2-week fermentation @ 65ish.
With this technique, the yeast takes off quick and finishes quick. I have had to clean the lid of my ferm-keezer several times and use blow-off tubes. and...The beer has been spectacular:rockin:
What do y'all think of this technique and why do we need oxy/aeratation if this is viable?
Happy Memorial Day and a big "THANK YOU" to all of the vets out there. We couldn't do stuff like brew beer and grow hops if it wasn't for you guys and gals!![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
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McC
Long time, no talk... Anyway, I have been experimenting lately with different yeast pitching techniques. I use a whirlpool chiller much like the great Jamil's. When the wort hits 100ish, I pitch the yeast into the whirlpool and the wort gently circulates/aerates to the lower 70s. It takes about 20min from there. The inoculated wort is then transferred to a bucket for a 2-week fermentation @ 65ish.
With this technique, the yeast takes off quick and finishes quick. I have had to clean the lid of my ferm-keezer several times and use blow-off tubes. and...The beer has been spectacular:rockin:
What do y'all think of this technique and why do we need oxy/aeratation if this is viable?
Happy Memorial Day and a big "THANK YOU" to all of the vets out there. We couldn't do stuff like brew beer and grow hops if it wasn't for you guys and gals!
![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
McC