Would it be better to just use a Blowoff Hose into a bucket of water instead of even bothering with a Airlock? Seems to me that with a Blowoff there would be much less chance of a mess. Or is there some benefit to the Airlock that I've missed?
After blowing the airlock clean off the carboy in the middle of the night on my first brew, I start with blowoff tubes now and then switch back to an airlock (takes up less space) after a few days.
It doesn't necesarrily depend on your carboy size...
One size bigger, slipped over the center post of a 3-pc airlock?
Well when using those German and Bavarian wheat yeasts, the choice is clear.
So, the question is.. does using a blowoff hose make it "harder" or take "longer" to notice active fermentation than using a simple air lock??
My hose is bigger
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