How much damage did I cause?

[nenderle]

Hi guys,

Today I made my 2nd batch a Blue Moon clone. My first batch was a Fat Tire clone that is almost gone so it was time for batch two. When I put it in the carboy and went to add the yeast, the yeast ran down the neck of the carboy on the inside. There appeared to be quite a bit stuck to the neck, so I decided to give it a quick swirl, not thinking that movement is bad at this point. Will the yeast still react? Will it turn out okay? Thanks for your help.

 

[cscade]

You'll be absolutely just fine

 

[phuff7129]

What Cscade said!

 

[Frankiesurf]

From what I understand, oxidation only occurs after the yeast is added. Aeration before the yeast ( or as the yeast in your case) is added is good for the yeast.

 

[Nightbiker]

NENDERLE -the first mistake you made: Should have started batch 2 before now. Second, well, yes your beer may have suffered -once fermentation is done, send it my way and I SHOULD be able to salvage it. I'll send you the bottle caps back if all went well
Relax, the beer will be just fine. Takes a bit to ruin a batch -especially when the yeast is just pitched.

 

[nenderle]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm a kegging guy so I'll send you all the empty bottles you want

 

[Nightbiker]

Excellent response!