temptnmonkey
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if you had a 3 gallon batch at about 1.080 OG in a 5 gallon carboy with traditional sized WLP001 starter, would you even bother using an airlock to start with and go straight for blowoff?
high gravity beer: airlock or blowoff question
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Might as well not risk it and just use the blow off. Better safe than sorry.
neut2004
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Cover it with foil.
Which begs the question...... What is the purpose of the air lock, why not just always use the blow off hose every time?
Sorry, I am a newb. But this seems odd to me.
Sorry, I am a newb. But this seems odd to me.
I've found no need with 1.080 and under beers with 5.5 gallons in a 7 gallon ferment. I use hop bags and don't pour every last bit of wort in. Irish moss is key too.
Using a blowoff adds a complexity of parts which introduces risk of contamination. Only use one when needed.
Using a blowoff adds a complexity of parts which introduces risk of contamination. Only use one when needed.
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temptnmonkey
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@boostsr20: 3 gallon batch into 5 gallon carboy. I use whirlfloc (its an IIPAish 1.080 w/ pellet hops).
I'd prefer not to use a blowoff, because I only have 5/16ths siphon hosing on hand, but I'd also prefer the beer to not blow all over the closet too (or worse).
I'd prefer not to use a blowoff, because I only have 5/16ths siphon hosing on hand, but I'd also prefer the beer to not blow all over the closet too (or worse).
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temptnmonkey
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Same question for me too.
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