newbbrewer
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I've seen many people post about exploding bottles, but has anyone had a problem with an "exploding" carboy? I just attempted my first brew, and am using a home kit that has a 6gal plastic bucket. I think this is pretty standard for a beginner kit. I was making a simple hefe, and everything seemed to be fine. I pitched the yeast, sealed up the carboy and within 8 hours saw bubbles in the airlock, which I had half filled with vodka, and sealed with the cap.
The next morning, I awoke to find beer in the airlock, and, worse, the lid of the carboy popped off and beer sprayed on the wall. The plug was still in the lid of the bucket and the cap was still on the airlock.
So, what did I do? Or is this just something that randomly happens?
Thanks!
The next morning, I awoke to find beer in the airlock, and, worse, the lid of the carboy popped off and beer sprayed on the wall. The plug was still in the lid of the bucket and the cap was still on the airlock.
So, what did I do? Or is this just something that randomly happens?
Thanks!