gratefuldisc
Well-Known Member
I just put my second batch in primary about 28 hours ago and I am trying to RDWHAHB but all these stories and photos have me nervous about explosive blowoffs. What factors contribute to overactive yeasties? certain styles, yeast strains? overpitching? warm temps? anything else?
Basically trying to decide if I should drive to my father-in-law's where my fermenters are to change out the airlock to a blowoff tube...
Its a robust porter 1.055 OG, dry (I rehydrated) coopers yeast, 6.5gal Ale Pail with 3 piece airlock, sitting in a swamp cooler with a fishtank heater maintaining 68. My FIL says its bubbling once a second. I really don't want to make a mess in his basement, he wont care but my MIL will freak.
Basically trying to decide if I should drive to my father-in-law's where my fermenters are to change out the airlock to a blowoff tube...
Its a robust porter 1.055 OG, dry (I rehydrated) coopers yeast, 6.5gal Ale Pail with 3 piece airlock, sitting in a swamp cooler with a fishtank heater maintaining 68. My FIL says its bubbling once a second. I really don't want to make a mess in his basement, he wont care but my MIL will freak.