liquid used in airlock

[Steven9026]

Just wondering what most people use in their airlocks. I've been using vodka, and every once in a while a star sans mix.

 

[passedpawn]

Starsan mix.

 

[Msbeer]

Didn't have any Vodka so used Rum.

 

[truckmann]

starsan mix here.

 

[Steven9026]

LOL,, yea, I have seen where someone posted that you can drink whats left in your airlock when the fermentation is done.. I have never tried this though.. LOL

 

[steinsato]

I always use an iodophor mix. Unless it's gonna sit for over a month then I go with vodka

 

[hiberntepaths]

gin

 

[Khemikal]

Still using basic filtered water that has been boiled.

 

[ibbones]

Another Star San here

 

[Special Hops]

Star San

 

[Homercidal]

Star San IF I don't have any vodka. So Vodka...

And I don't drink the airlock because I really can't stand vodka.

 

[HexKrak]

Star San, Vodka, or Iodophor. Depends on what I was using to sanitize during brewing, and if I already dumped the rest before filling the air lock.

 

[IffyG]

I use the cheapest vodka I can find (usually around 8 bucks for a 1.75L bottle).

 

[Jaysus]

usually just tap water

 

[Dunerunner]

I use the cheapest vodka I can find (usually around 8 bucks for a 1.75L bottle).

Quoted for truth! If Vodka gets into my beer, I haven't an issue with that. If StarSan gets into my beer I do.

 

[TomRep]

tap water here as well. Not boiled, straight from the spigot

 

[CoalCracker]

Idophor or Everclear. Depends on the time of year. Fruit fly season, everclear. Winter, idophor.

 

[theonetrueruss]

I was using water but I switched to vodka last batch... it was also my first batch that overflowed into the airlock... lucky me!

 

[Special Hops]

Quoted for truth! If Vodka gets into my beer, I haven't an issue with that. If StarSan gets into my beer I do.

What is your issue with star-san in the beer? It's no rionse - no taste sanitizer. It will not harm your beer.

 

[glenn514]

Vodka. And I DON'T drink it when fermentation is done...it would taste yucky!

glenn514

 

[rycov]

i just use tap water. is that bad? i can use vodka if it helps. i did not know

 

[Marko73]

I use Vodka. One for me, then one for the airlock, and then one for the homies. .

It has worked great so far.

 

[rjwhite41]

Tap water here. Also, not boiled or anything.

 

[JonK331]

Star san

 

[straycat]

straight tap water

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

Vodka or Starsan. And I have tasted star san in water. Tastes like nothing.

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

i just use tap water. is that bad? i can use vodka if it helps. i did not know

It's only bad if it gets sucked back into the fermenter. The liquid in the airlock can get sucked back in if there is a significant temperature drop. Otherwise tap water is fine.

 

[DrawTap88]

Vodka or star san.

 

[cclloyd]

Vodka or star san - and I have drank the mini shot of vodka that remains after fermentation. It's hop infused. Sort of. Not very tasty quite honestly.

 

[Ricand]

Quoted for truth! If Vodka gets into my beer, I haven't an issue with that. If StarSan gets into my beer I do.

Don't fear the airlock..