Great information for organic gardening. A lot of people say that you must aerate fertilizer/compost tea and then use it quickly. I like how you figured out what works best for you and shared it with everyone!
Keep on Growin! Sorry I couldn't help myself. ;)
Yes, by aerating it and introducing oxygen, it's helping the microbes grow and become active right before entry into the soil. However the microbes will still grow if you just let the water ferment and age. Big fan of John Kohler here too. :)