Plastic Bucket leaking? Is this Krausen?

[Jordancwilk]

So I brewed an American Pale Ale on Saturday, and have not seen a single bubble in my airlock. I used a dry yeast this time - Danstar BRY 97. I read in here that this yeast has a "slow start time" but at 72 hours I was really getting worried. I even thought there might be a problem with my airlock. When I went to change it out for another one, I took a peek inside and found this:

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I'm only on my 5th batch but this is definitely a krausen working and doing its magic right? Is it possible that my plastic bucket just leaks through the lid and won't let my airlock bubble?

Any peace of mind and assurance is much appreciated!

 

[day_trippr]

Looks totally normal. And buckets are notorious for not sealing well enough to allow a bubbler air lock to "bubble".

Stay the course - and leave the fermenter alone for a couple of weeks...

Cheers!

 

[Jordancwilk]

Thanks! Can't wait to dry hop in a few weeks!