B bennie1986 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 11, 2012 Messages 427 Reaction score 36 Jun 14, 2013 #1 Was wondering if its a good idea to oxygenate the starter with pure o2?
Pratzie Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Sep 11, 2012 Messages 1,611 Reaction score 175 Location Northeastern Pennsylvania Jun 14, 2013 #2 Yeah, alot of people do it, especially for lager starters or other extra high OG brews.
BBL_Brewer Well-Known Member Joined Feb 24, 2011 Messages 3,689 Reaction score 443 Location Kokomo Jun 14, 2013 #3 It certainly is a good idea. I hit my starters with O2 at every wort addition.
SpeedYellow Well-Known Member Joined Nov 2, 2007 Messages 1,519 Reaction score 208 Location Chicago Jun 15, 2013 #4 If you use a stir plate, you can just crank it to high for a few minutes so that the vortex aerates it. Works well. If not, you could always just shake it a few minutes. Not too much need for an oxygenation system here.
If you use a stir plate, you can just crank it to high for a few minutes so that the vortex aerates it. Works well. If not, you could always just shake it a few minutes. Not too much need for an oxygenation system here.
T tgmartin000 Well-Known Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 1,319 Reaction score 99 Location Denver Jun 15, 2013 #5 I notice a pretty big difference in the starter when I use O2 - it seems to ferment a little faster and it seems like there's more slurry.
I notice a pretty big difference in the starter when I use O2 - it seems to ferment a little faster and it seems like there's more slurry.
OP OP B bennie1986 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 11, 2012 Messages 427 Reaction score 36 Jun 15, 2013 #6 I tried it and have yet to notice a difference visually. I pitched 9hrs ago and plan to pitch the starter in about 14 hrs.
I tried it and have yet to notice a difference visually. I pitched 9hrs ago and plan to pitch the starter in about 14 hrs.