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?

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 up fairly …

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 row marks the end of …

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 -- …

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 …