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Think I messed up my Oktoberfest
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:58 pm
by TJ Brew
Oktoberfest brew on the go. Fist off, yes I know, it is November and I am late brewing my Oktoberfest. Better late than never! Think I messed up the primary fermentation though, I noticed when I transferred to the carboy (after the primary fermentation) that the air lock had come out. What do you think the odds are that the batch is spoiled? Has not been much going on since transferring it to the carboy either.
Re: Think I messed up my Oktoberfest
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:30 pm
by hogie
How long was it in the primary for? It's might be fine because there would be a layer of CO2 from fermentation that would keep the oxygen out. Can you check the specific gravity and report back?
Re: Think I messed up my Oktoberfest
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:37 pm
by Keggermeister
It depends. If it is in a cleanish room without drafts and junk flying through the air it may be fine. Hogie is right that the co2 will somewhat protect the beer from oxidation. Cat hair and flys are another thing. My advice is to keg or bottle it, carbonate it , chill and drink it. Keep it all cold if you can, it will keep the nasties from growing too quickly while you guzzle.
You could leave a bottle or 4 out in a warm area to torture test it at intervals. If it starts to go off in the warm area, throw a party and consume it quickly.
Re: Think I messed up my Oktoberfest
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:37 am
by TJ Brew
hogie wrote:How long was it in the primary for? It's might be fine because there would be a layer of CO2 from fermentation that would keep the oxygen out. Can you check the specific gravity and report back?
It was in the primary for 6 days. I will check the specific gravity and get back. Thanks!
EDIT:
Checked the specific gravity -> 1.02 which is about right. Went ahead and bottled it, we'll see how it turns out
