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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 4, 2025 · I did not have airlock activity for 3 days. I popped the top quick and threw just a a little bit more dry yeast (i felt i under pitched) then swirled the bucket lightly. The activity picked …

Jan 11, 2010 · Your airlock is not a fermentation gauge, it is a VALVE to release excess co2. If your airlock was bubbling and stopped---It doesn't mean fermentation has stopped.