cider krausen has gotten into airlock....

whatdoyameanman · Sep 27, 2011

My 5 gal cider batch is one day into fermentation and the "krausen" I think it is called is going up into the airlock. Now what do i do ?

And is this the worst or is the krausen going to get more violent In the next few days ...?

Thank you
Kevin

Ace_Club · Sep 28, 2011

I've never made a cider with anything other than Montrachet, so I am not experienced with overly active fermentations on ciders. However, I've experienced my fair share of airlock-filling krausens on my beers. That being said, most likely this will get worse before it gets better. My beers would tend to settle down 3-4 days into it.

Your best bet would be to remove the airlock and attach a blowoff tube.

TimsfamousCider · Sep 28, 2011

I would bet the worst has passed. At least that is my experience.

Clean it out and maybe wrap the jug in a towel in case it gets messy.

CvilleKevin · Sep 28, 2011

what yeast did you use?

whatdoyameanman · Sep 28, 2011

http://www.google.com/m/products/de...&ptab=c&ei=CziDTsjhK8aG8gaHAw&ved=0CCUQ8wIwAw

Safale s04. The link to it is above. I was recommended it as a very good ale yeast to use in cider

CvilleKevin · Sep 28, 2011

Yep, S04 is a good one. The krausen for S04 usually peaks in 24 hours, so I'd agree with Tim on this - the worst has probably passed.

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