Air Locks: StarSan or Vodka for aging?

[augiedoggy]

What do you guys think about a few drops of veg oil in the airlock, on top of the water, to prevent them from drying out? I think that would work with vodka, starsan, water, whatever.

As long as it didnt make it into the beer it should work good I would think.

 

[ncbrewer]

What do you guys think about a few drops of veg oil in the airlock, on top of the water, to prevent them from drying out? I think that would work with vodka, starsan, water, whatever.

Just a guess, but I think the vegetable oil would be bacteria food and could lead to an infection. It might not be an issue because it can sit in an unsealed jug in the cabinet for a month or more, but I'd still be hesitant to try it.

 

[m00ps]

I think one of those waterless silicon airlocks would be best for long term aging

 

[WiscBrewer]

Anybody else just use water in their airlocks? That's all I've used for 25 years without an issue.

Same here....just water

 

[WiscBrewer]

Anybody else just use water in their airlocks? That's all I've used for 25 years without an issue.

Same here...just water

 

[WiscBrewer]

Anybody else just use water in their airlocks? That's all I've used for 25 years without an issue.

Same here...just water

 

[WiscBrewer]

Like Spartan, I just use water. For about 20 years.