So, brewed my second batch last night, and I'm feeling uneasy about potential issues (felt the same way on the first batch, and it turned out okay). Tried brewing a Deschutes Mirror Pond clone. Here are my worries, what do you think?
1. Started late and time got away from me, so I couldn't get the wort cooled. I put it in the Ale Pail, covered it, and let it cool overnight (about 5.5 hours). Pitched the yeast this morning. How bad is my risk of infection, and what other problems might arise?
2. I took out what I thought was enough for a hydrometer reading before I pitched the yeast, but it wasn't. So, I don't have a starting measurement. How bad does this screw me up?
3. How important is the sanitation of the lid for the Ale Pail? I sanitized it really early in the process, and now I'm worried it may be contaminated from sitting around.
Thanks for your patience
1. Started late and time got away from me, so I couldn't get the wort cooled. I put it in the Ale Pail, covered it, and let it cool overnight (about 5.5 hours). Pitched the yeast this morning. How bad is my risk of infection, and what other problems might arise?
2. I took out what I thought was enough for a hydrometer reading before I pitched the yeast, but it wasn't. So, I don't have a starting measurement. How bad does this screw me up?
3. How important is the sanitation of the lid for the Ale Pail? I sanitized it really early in the process, and now I'm worried it may be contaminated from sitting around.
Thanks for your patience