Splashed Beer in the Airlock -- Leave or Rinse?

[jedgeco]

Hello - long-time lurker, first-time poster!

I was moving my primary about 24 hours into the fermentation. When doing so, I splashed some of the beer around, and some bubbled up into the airlock, just enough that the water is now slightly beer-colored (maybe 1/4 of a teaspoon).

Is this OK? Or should I take airlock out, sanitize, and refill it? Any advice is appreciated!

 

[Suthrncomfrt1884]

What did you have in your airlock? I use vodka, and in this type of situation, I usually wouldn't worry because vodka would sterilize the wort. It's probably best to clean the airlock, sanitize, and replace.