schismatic
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Hi guys,
Just started my first brew and am about 18 hours into the fermentation stage. I've noticed a fair bit of foam forming on top of my liquid, and I was wondering whether it was ok to leave it there or whether I should somehow remove it. I'm fermenting 5 gallons in a bin that's slightly bigger, and I estimate that at the moment I have about 5" of space for this foam above the liquid level. Is this enough?
Another question I'm keen to ask is about the lid of the fermentation bin. It's currently just resting on the top of the bucket to allow CO2 to escape, however will there come a point where I have to fully lock it down, or do i just rest it until fermentation is complete. I intend on transferring it all to a barrel eventually. How often should I be checking it and taking the top off the bin? I've read that it can be useful to stir it occasionally in the first few days so that yeast does not collect on the bottom. Is it a good idea just to leave it?
Thanks,
Tom
Just started my first brew and am about 18 hours into the fermentation stage. I've noticed a fair bit of foam forming on top of my liquid, and I was wondering whether it was ok to leave it there or whether I should somehow remove it. I'm fermenting 5 gallons in a bin that's slightly bigger, and I estimate that at the moment I have about 5" of space for this foam above the liquid level. Is this enough?
Another question I'm keen to ask is about the lid of the fermentation bin. It's currently just resting on the top of the bucket to allow CO2 to escape, however will there come a point where I have to fully lock it down, or do i just rest it until fermentation is complete. I intend on transferring it all to a barrel eventually. How often should I be checking it and taking the top off the bin? I've read that it can be useful to stir it occasionally in the first few days so that yeast does not collect on the bottom. Is it a good idea just to leave it?
Thanks,
Tom