Fruit flies

[Brewtah]

I get them all the time in my airlock when I ferment in my basement in summer. They are attracted to co2 coming from the airlock. You would be surprised by how many we probably eat in our sleep..lol..

Just found one in my air-lock. How do they get in? Has this ever caused problems?

 

[brewmcq]

I always add a handful to my fermenter before putting the airlock on. First, it will warn others that certain doom is upon them for entering the fermenter, and second, it gives my beer a smoother, more full-bodied mouthfeel.

 

[THEUKRAINIAN]

I always add a handful to my fermenter before putting the airlock on. First, it will warn others that certain doom is upon them for entering the fermenter, and second, it gives my beer a smoother, more full-bodied mouthfeel.

Lol! It also gives the rough and gritty sensation to the palate as one swallows the tiny morsels down their gullet.

Lmao!