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Monday 20 February 2017

Safer Way Of Bottling And Kegging

By Cynthia Wood


Most of the commercial brewers dread the presence of oxygen in their systems. They have strict measures to reduce it. It is important for home brewers to take caution. The gas has the ability to greatly affect final products. Even their flavor is completely changed. Individuals performing Bottling and Kegging in their homes should be very careful. Ensure that your product is of the best standards.

Oxygen is harmless before fermentation takes place. At the first stages, brewers really need it. It is used for the proper growth of yeasts. These ingredients are normally placed in aerated spaces. Yeast growth determines the quality of final products. Over oxygenation is impossible. The process completely exhausts the air. Only pure oxygen remains after this. Air is good for proper expansion.

When fermentation of yeast begins, this gas is deemed a contaminant. Bear balls and party kegs with hand pumps compromise quality of beer. This gas spoils everything. These pumps destroy everything by directly pumping oxygen into the keg. Beer spoils within few hours. People are forced to consume kegs quickly to compensate. Use better equipment to preserve life of drinks.

The bottom line is that this air is bad. Even small quantities can affect the finished beer. It rapidly destroys it. There is also compromise of flavor stability. One cannot know the clarity of this beer. Air normally interacts with tannins and polyphenols in beers. This creates a chill haze. This beer will have a permanent haze which is not desirable.

Carbon dioxide normally sits above this beer. It is a heavy gas. This gas serves the purpose of protectively covering the drink. Its protection enables beer to improve in quality as aging takes place. Quality is hard to keep in home brewing. This is because air is introduced in the process of transferring liquids from vessels. There may be excessive oxygenation because of excessive splashing, pool seals, small leaks and poor kegging systems.

Find better ways to curb oxygenation. Make transfers less. Only do it when necessary. Most brewers will shun secondary fermentations because of the same reasons. Conical fermenters are used by commercial fermenters. They easily remove yeast. This stops unnecessary transfers. Oxygen barriers can help to a great extent. They maintain beer quality. Stainless fermenters and glasses are good barriers. Do not use plastics because they allow air in.

Always avoid splashing at all costs. It causes a lot of air entry. Make use of quality siphoning tools. A lot of gas penetrates poorly sealed containers. Make sure that carbon dioxide is enough in the containers. In bottling process, splashing should be highly avoided. You can utilize bottle caps which absorb oxygen to a great extent.

Keen brewers make strides in their jobs. Oxygenation in the final stages should be highly avoided. Local brewers are also affected by dangerous bottle bombs. Use ingredients of high quality. Do not hurry bottling when the fermentation process is not over. Make use of high quality bottles. Make a thorough investigation before finally buying them. Beer should also be stored in cool places.




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