Hi All,
Quickly learning my new Spike Solo 20g + unitank system and had a big uh-oh today and was curious on the consequences if any.
Currently only 48hrs in to fermenting a helles lager at 50F and had seen bubbling ~12hrs after pitching.
Just an hour ago I wanted to do a small sample to check the SG with my new meter and the whole sample port fell out, causing beer to start dumping rapidly.
I stuck my thumb in it and later was able to reattach the tri-clamp fitting. (note to self, check ALL tri clamp fittings multiple times). Maybe lost ~.5gal so not too bad.
So, given my hands weren't clean, there may be a worry of infection BUT given it is still in fermentation and had already been bubbling fairly rapidly, I highly doubt anything will grow. Do you all agree?
My other question will be regarding oxidation. Given how this is a ~10 day primary, I imagine the air that I let into the system shouldn't effect the final product in anyway given we're only 2 days in. Or will it?
Just trying to get a grasp on any consequences of this mistake.
Thanks!
Quickly learning my new Spike Solo 20g + unitank system and had a big uh-oh today and was curious on the consequences if any.
Currently only 48hrs in to fermenting a helles lager at 50F and had seen bubbling ~12hrs after pitching.
Just an hour ago I wanted to do a small sample to check the SG with my new meter and the whole sample port fell out, causing beer to start dumping rapidly.
I stuck my thumb in it and later was able to reattach the tri-clamp fitting. (note to self, check ALL tri clamp fittings multiple times). Maybe lost ~.5gal so not too bad.
So, given my hands weren't clean, there may be a worry of infection BUT given it is still in fermentation and had already been bubbling fairly rapidly, I highly doubt anything will grow. Do you all agree?
My other question will be regarding oxidation. Given how this is a ~10 day primary, I imagine the air that I let into the system shouldn't effect the final product in anyway given we're only 2 days in. Or will it?
Just trying to get a grasp on any consequences of this mistake.
Thanks!