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I always struggle to get the wort below about 22C when chilling using an immersion chiller so will fill the fermentor at that temp, close and put airlock on to chill down to 18 or so in the fridge before pitching yeast. What is the risk of infection from the air coming in through the airlock as...

g'day All, Since moving to BIAB I have noticed a sharp increase in the level of esters produced, especially early in the fermentation. these flavours definitely wane over time with a two week primary and I've also racked to secondary to try to reduce the esters. initially I thought it was hot...

Just had my second skunked bottle from consecutive brews, these are stored in the shed in Adelaide where the temps have fluctuated recently drastically from night to day. would this be enough to invite the skunk in? They are uncovered although no direct sunlight gets in. I always leave four or...