[realbeerguy]

Welcome all!

[duboman]

Hello Everyone,

Brewed for years, stopped for about  five. Made it a priority a week ago, visited Austin Homebrew Supply to buy some piece parts. I walked out with a new FastFerment unit.  A AHS German Wheat recipe kit is on day 4. Fermentation slowed then stopped yesterday. Saturday will be the removal of the ball, removal of the trub. I soda keg so another week to keg.

So far I'm loving the FastFerment. Saw a comment about oxidation in reattaching the ball for stage 2.

What would I notice in the flavor if oxidation is serious? Any other FastFerment users here that can share tricks, secrets learned. I love the ease of use hoping the oxidation isn't a problem.

Thanks and great to be part of the community,

Ken

Serious oxidation will taste like wet cardboard:(

[narcout]

Hello Everyone,

Brewed for years, stopped for about  five. Made it a priority a week ago, visited Austin Homebrew Supply to buy some piece parts. I walked out with a new FastFerment unit.  A AHS German Wheat recipe kit is on day 4. Fermentation slowed then stopped yesterday. Saturday will be the removal of the ball, removal of the trub. I soda keg so another week to keg.

So far I'm loving the FastFerment. Saw a comment about oxidation in reattaching the ball for stage 2.

There should still be a lot of yeast in suspension even after you remove the ball, enough that oxidation probably isn't a huge concern.

You mention that you keg, as a precaution you could purge the ball with CO2 prior to reattaching.

Not oxidation related, but I'd consider waiting a few more days before you remove the bulk of the yeast from the fermentor.

[BairsBrewing]

Welcommen!

[69franx]

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride. So much great info here that I renewed for 3 years at the end of my first year