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 wine or …

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 can ferment …

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?

Dec 28, 2009 · I am brand new to home brewing and I'm brewing my very first batch of Amber Ale using Munton's dry yeast (cheap stuff). I had a lot of bubbling activity in the airlock in the first 24 hours -- …

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 the …

Oct 29, 2009 · Hey all, I have plastic bucket fermenter ("Ale Pail") and I haven't seen any bubbles coming from the fermentation lock in 3 days. Would it be okay to take of the lid and check for any …

Feb 14, 2022 · I have a few glass carboys that I use to age sours or other mixed fermentation beers long-term (6-18 months). In the past, I had used a standard airlock with a drilled rubber stopper. Last …

Dec 8, 2007 · I decide to take some brew I had in a corny keg and add two types of brett to it. I didn't want the brett prime the beer, so I wanted to put an Airlock on the corny keg. This is what I can up …

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 put a …

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 concoction …