Fermintation

[WTexan]

I use a 6.5 gal carboy for my primary fermentation. Does it hurt if light gets too it?

 

[kh54s10]

Yes. Get a cardboard box that fits over the carboy. Cut the bottom out and a hole in the other end for the neck of the carboy and place it over the top. It will keep the light out that could skunk your beer.

 

[bmasyga]

If the light gets to the beer it can skunk the beer. Just throw and old tshirt over the carboy and it will be fine

 

[BrewKnurd]

draping a shirt over it also works. put both armholes over the neck of the carboy and you'll have a very light-protected carboy.

 

[WTexan]

I took and put it in our spare bathroom in the tub and put foil on the windows. I was wondering what the best way was to check the FG in a week or so so I don't ruin it.

 

[eastoak]

a little bit of light won't hurt so you can check the gravity without fear. it's beer not a vampire.