Now I know from reading here that if I don't see bubbles in the airlock that does not mean nothing is happening but is the reverse true? If my airlock is still active is there any point in checking the gravity or is it still fermenting?
The meaning of bubbles in the airlock :)
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BigB
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It could be fermenting, or the temperature could have changed, or the cat bumped up against it. So no, the reverse is not necessarily true.
If you are getting a regular stream of bubbles in your airlock within the first 5 days of pitching the yeast it is definitely a sign of active fermentation. An odd bubble here or there, maybe not. But more than that is a sign of fermentation.
skandyman88
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Mine bubbles approx every 15 secs.. I'm debating wheathr its still fermenting or if I should take so. Gravity.. any suggestions?
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FredTheNuke
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Take a sample!!! Never a better excuse to sample some tasty homebrew!
The airlock is nice because it is fun to watch during activity, but never forget that the hydrometer (or refractometer) is your most important tool. It will give you all your answers either directly or indirectly.
