Hi guys,
First of all - if this has been answered before I'm sorry. Couldn't find the answer to my exact question, and I wasn't allowed to tag along on http://www.gotmead.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8506. As you may have noticed, my favorite question is "Why?", and I love to follow it up with "Cool! Why?"
The question I have today is with the degassing tools available. I see people recommend them for both aerating and degassing, but they also say you shouldn't worry about oxidation when degassing. So...Is this because of the CO2 in the headspace when degassing, or is it that you'd degas far enough under the surface to avoid breaking the surface, while aerating nearer the top?
Does it matter if it's being done in a bucket or carboy?
I love details, so please elaborate if you can.
P.S. If I ask stupid questions, please feel free to say something along the lines of "For crying out loud! Will you shut up already??"
First of all - if this has been answered before I'm sorry. Couldn't find the answer to my exact question, and I wasn't allowed to tag along on http://www.gotmead.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8506. As you may have noticed, my favorite question is "Why?", and I love to follow it up with "Cool! Why?"
The question I have today is with the degassing tools available. I see people recommend them for both aerating and degassing, but they also say you shouldn't worry about oxidation when degassing. So...Is this because of the CO2 in the headspace when degassing, or is it that you'd degas far enough under the surface to avoid breaking the surface, while aerating nearer the top?
Does it matter if it's being done in a bucket or carboy?
I love details, so please elaborate if you can.
P.S. If I ask stupid questions, please feel free to say something along the lines of "For crying out loud! Will you shut up already??"