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Thanks! I switched to gin. It stopped dripping. No movement in the airlock but a bit of foam on top now. If nothing in another day or so I can pitch some more yeast...

Cool. Should I keep adding gin even if the pressure hasn't balanced out yet and it keeps dripping? Or let the airlock stay less full and add more after the pressure balances out and it stops dripping?

I have reverse osmosis water in the airlock...no vodka. Could add gin.

Hi- I pitched my yeast just about 18 hours ago and can't seem to keep the airlock filed at the fill line. It keeps dripping back into the carboy. Not seeing any foam in the carboy either yet. I'm probably just paranoid but wanted to check anyway. Thanks!

Thanks TopherM! I think I will give that a shot. I'm not so much worried about the Pilsner characteristics- was just looking for something lighter that the family will like. Thanks!

I got a really late start for Christmas but am wondering if there is any way I could get this in bottles in time for gifts (it's okay if it still needs to carbonate). I went to my local homebrew shop and he put together the following for me: 6.6# Pilsen Light LME 1# Cara Pils 8 Hops 1oz...