Hi all, first time poster from Australia. I've only done a few brews in the past which turned out okay. I've just started up again as summer soon kicks in here.
Anyway, i've put down 2 brews, an Amber Ale (currently bottled) and a Beljian Ale (in the fermenter). I noticed that the airlock isn't bubbling. The first batch i measured with a hydrometer and the SG levels had dropped over 4-5 days so after 6 days (temp around 26 C ... i mean 79 F) i bottled.
For the second batch I used PVC tape around the rubber grommet as i suspected the tiniest of chips in the plastic ... still it hasn't bubbled.
Firstly, in your years of experience, will the beer turn out okay if I follow all other procedures correctly despite the lack of bubbling?
Secondly, should I try replacing the O-ring and/or grommet or should i just get a whole new lid altogether?
Cheers,
Nick.
Anyway, i've put down 2 brews, an Amber Ale (currently bottled) and a Beljian Ale (in the fermenter). I noticed that the airlock isn't bubbling. The first batch i measured with a hydrometer and the SG levels had dropped over 4-5 days so after 6 days (temp around 26 C ... i mean 79 F) i bottled.
For the second batch I used PVC tape around the rubber grommet as i suspected the tiniest of chips in the plastic ... still it hasn't bubbled.
Firstly, in your years of experience, will the beer turn out okay if I follow all other procedures correctly despite the lack of bubbling?
Secondly, should I try replacing the O-ring and/or grommet or should i just get a whole new lid altogether?
Cheers,
Nick.