So do I not need to use the airlock device at all and just place a tube in the rubber stopper going forward?
What is the point of the water in the airlock device? or Vodka as one book suggested?
Sorry for the basic questions I will continue to ready the new brewers forum.
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trying to brew my first batch of beer. it is a california IPA.
Checked on the first stage fermenter after 5 days in the basement and it looks like it had a volcanic eruption!
Is the beer ruined?
Should I leave it alone?
What do I do next?
Any help and suggestions are greatly...