Airlock Fell Off Carboy

[sampsonfinnegan]

I have had my belgian triple in the secondary for about a week now (haven't had time to bottle) and I notice the airlock was sitting on the ground next to the carboy. Being as high in alcohol as this beer is, I am wondering if there is any real sense in worrying about infection. My main concern is I had it fermenting in my basement, which is a old new england granite type basement. Just kinda creeps me out since I don't know how long it had been left out open. Appreciate any help, thanks!

 

[freisste]

Probably fine, but better safe than sorry. I've heard this sometimes becomes an issue with carboys (especially glass) and rubber stoppers because starsan is so slippery. I can't remember the ingenious solution to the problem.

Anyway, like I said its probably fine. But re-sanitize and get it back on there.