Mar 14, 2013 · Even though it is indeed fermenting. Or if the rehydrated yeast is at,say 85F & the wort is at 65F the yeast can shock & you'll notice little airlock movement as it goes back into …

Jun 27, 2012 · I have a really simple question. Do we really need to use an airlock on beer during fermentation? I see how it makes sense if you are going to age or condition something like …

Dec 11, 2009 · Id really just reccomend getting an airlock, its .90, and the rubber stopper to fit the jug would only be .50. but....I know where your coming from. my first ever "brew" was a nasty …

Jun 20, 2022 · Here is a quick, easy and cheap way to make Ball Lock airlocks. I got this idea from Trong at Home Brew Labs. He creates great gadgets for home brewing, like Spundit 2.0

Jul 11, 2011 · Should I be using sanitizer water in my airlock or is regular tap water fine? Also, if I'm using a blowoff tube, should I put sanitizer water in the pitcher the tube is running into?

Mar 22, 2023 · Should the water in the airlock be a sanitized solution, or is plain water okay? One beginner kit recipe says to use sanitzed water, the other just says water. Does it matter? …

Jun 29, 2023 · You don't need an airlock or blow off tubing, just leave the lid on loosely so the fermentation gasses can escape. If they can't, or are enough restricted: Booom! You can also …

Mar 23, 2021 · An airlock is a more elegant and precise solution, but it's not strictly necessary. Just like you can ferment Sauerkraut with or without an airlock and without infections, so you …

Jan 3, 2019 · Does fermentation sometimes restart itself after a day with no bubbles or something? The rule of thumb I've heard is zero bubbles through the airlock for 3 days in a …

Jan 11, 2010 · The airlock may or may not be bubbling because there's not enough water, OR simply because, his yeast is laggy or he has a leaky fermenter. And no matter what the cause …