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Dry airlock, funny thing happening

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by bufitfn, Apr 5, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    bufitfn

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 5, 2011
    Ok, I made 10 gal of a nice pale ale. I put 5 gal in a 6 gal carboy and the other 5 gal in a 5 gal carboy. Pitched a pack of notty in each and in 6 hours they both started bubbling away, no problem.
    The next morning I saw that on the 5 gal carboy the krausin pushed through the airlock and it was dry, I filled it. Now 4 days later the 6 gal carboy if finished but the one that went dry is bubbling away, lots. I don't think it's yeast activity, It looks like tiny co2 bubbles rising to the top. Is it ruined? What happened?
    Help me understand what it could be.
     
  2. #2
    Shooter

    Almaigan Brewing Co.  

    Posted Apr 5, 2011
    Unless there's something more beyond what you're describing. I would say it is fermenting.
     
  3. #3
    bufitfn

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 5, 2011
    Why is the batch next to it done 2 days ago?
    Same batch, Same yeast?
     
  4. #4
    Shooter

    Almaigan Brewing Co.  

    Posted Apr 5, 2011
    Who knows why yeast do what they do. Can you take a hydrometer sample to see where the gravity is at? That will give you a better idea.
     
  5. #5
    bufitfn

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 5, 2011
    Very true! I'll go check the gravity now.
     
  6. #6
    slawre5

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 6, 2011
    Had the same dry airlock scenario happen to me...Beer turned out just fine...im drinking some now actually :drunk:
     
  7. #7
    zilch

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 6, 2011
    Yes hydrometer will tell you. Any change in temperature?
     
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