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Fermenting

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by dave1776, Jan 8, 2012.

 

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    dave1776

    Member

    Posted Jan 8, 2012
    My all grain is fermenting well, I'm using a 3 piece airlock and about 20 minutes ago some foam bubbled up into the airlock. I have vodka in the airlock. Should I change out the airlock later tonight or just leave well enough alone?
     
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    Darwin18

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 8, 2012
    Just leave it alone...
     
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    wildwest450

    Banned

    Posted Jan 8, 2012
    If by foam you mean krausen, you're headed for a blowoff. You need to rig a blowoff tube to some water or you may be headed for a messy cleanup.
     
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    NordeastBrewer77

    NBA Playa  

    Posted Jan 8, 2012
    agreed! if it's already creeping into the airlock, get a blow off on there until the krausen starts to fall back.
     
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