This is my second batch. I am doing a IPA extract kit. I didn't see any noticeable signs of fermentation after 24 hours, but when I woke up this morning I had krausen in my air lock and all over the top of the bucket. Here is where things went south......I took off the air lock cleaned and sanitized it.....went to put it back on and while doing so I pushed the grommet on the top of my lid into the bucket!!!.....I thought the grommet would just be laying on top of the krausen...no such luck.....I didn't know what to do....soooo I racked the beer into my bottling bucket, retrieved the grommet, and racked back into my primary. At first there were signs of continued fermentation, but now there is no action in the airlock.
What a nightmare. Is my beer ruined? Any thoughts? Thanks.
What a nightmare. Is my beer ruined? Any thoughts? Thanks.