BobbiLynn
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Lots of beginners make this mistake so I am definitely not pointing my finger at any one particular person. This is just a tip for beginners.
Only 2 reasons to check your airlock:
1) To make sure it hasn't blown off. In that case blow off tube needed.
2) To make sure it's got the correct amount of liquid in it. In that case, add liquid as needed.
Airlocks will show you visibly when your beer is in it's most active stages. When not in the most active stages, you look, your attention span is no longer than 60 seconds while you are just staring at it. Oh, I see no activity. Look for another 60 seconds. There could be an hour between bubbles!!! And you might blink and miss it!!!
AIRLOCKS DO NOT TELL YOU WHEN FERMENTATION IS COMPLETE!!!
Tell your friends, pass around this info.
Only 2 reasons to check your airlock:
1) To make sure it hasn't blown off. In that case blow off tube needed.
2) To make sure it's got the correct amount of liquid in it. In that case, add liquid as needed.
Airlocks will show you visibly when your beer is in it's most active stages. When not in the most active stages, you look, your attention span is no longer than 60 seconds while you are just staring at it. Oh, I see no activity. Look for another 60 seconds. There could be an hour between bubbles!!! And you might blink and miss it!!!
AIRLOCKS DO NOT TELL YOU WHEN FERMENTATION IS COMPLETE!!!
Tell your friends, pass around this info.