hello!
my first batch appears to be fermenting well enough. but my 5 gallon plastic fermenting bucket looks ready to explode and there is no airlock activity. im using a plastic s-shape airlock, and there is no block because it bubbles when i press down on the lid. so why is co2 not easily escaping the airlock to release pressure.
also, there is plenty of foam except where the airlock is possitioned. is this a sign of contamination?
cheers
Joe
my first batch appears to be fermenting well enough. but my 5 gallon plastic fermenting bucket looks ready to explode and there is no airlock activity. im using a plastic s-shape airlock, and there is no block because it bubbles when i press down on the lid. so why is co2 not easily escaping the airlock to release pressure.
also, there is plenty of foam except where the airlock is possitioned. is this a sign of contamination?
cheers
Joe