Hi guys!
For a while now, I've been trying to really bring out the banana esters on my hefe. For the last few batches I have followed the typical methods (Ferment warm, proper yeast selection, Mash Schedule, etc.) and it's produced solid results but I'd like to take it a step further. To accomplish this, I'm considering doing an open fermentation in a differently shaped fermenter as is illustrated in this thread (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/open-fermentation-in-a-plastic-diy-coolship.484727/).
With that in mind, I am MORTIFIED about something nasty getting into my beer as I really don't want a sour hefe. I have heard that once fermentation begins, the odds of infection are slim but what precautions do you take until then? I plan to THOROUGHLY clean my fermentation chamber and ferment in there in hopes that the lid of my chest freezer will prevent bugs and other unwanted things from getting in but what else should I do? Maybe I can put something like sanitized cheesecloth loosely over the fermenter or does this defeat the purpose of open fermentation? Am I worrying for nothing? Any other thoughts?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Cheers!
Casey
For a while now, I've been trying to really bring out the banana esters on my hefe. For the last few batches I have followed the typical methods (Ferment warm, proper yeast selection, Mash Schedule, etc.) and it's produced solid results but I'd like to take it a step further. To accomplish this, I'm considering doing an open fermentation in a differently shaped fermenter as is illustrated in this thread (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/open-fermentation-in-a-plastic-diy-coolship.484727/).
With that in mind, I am MORTIFIED about something nasty getting into my beer as I really don't want a sour hefe. I have heard that once fermentation begins, the odds of infection are slim but what precautions do you take until then? I plan to THOROUGHLY clean my fermentation chamber and ferment in there in hopes that the lid of my chest freezer will prevent bugs and other unwanted things from getting in but what else should I do? Maybe I can put something like sanitized cheesecloth loosely over the fermenter or does this defeat the purpose of open fermentation? Am I worrying for nothing? Any other thoughts?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Cheers!
Casey