secondary fermentation
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cluckk
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Yes, you use an airlock as long as it is in a fermenter--primary, secondary or tertiary.
Always use an airlock -- it keeps the baddies (or goodies, if you want wild yeasts) out.
I only use a secondary for adding fruit or if there are a large amount of hops and trub remaining and I want to use a secondary to dry hop.
It increases the risk of infection and oxidation and I don't believe its necessary otherwise.
I only use a secondary for adding fruit or if there are a large amount of hops and trub remaining and I want to use a secondary to dry hop.
It increases the risk of infection and oxidation and I don't believe its necessary otherwise.
You could just use a piece of sanitized foil, but go w/ an airlock if you can.
cluckk
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Use an airlock.
