Steven9026
Well-Known Member
Just wondering what most people use in their airlocks. I've been using vodka, and every once in a while a star sans mix.
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.
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.i just use tap water. is that bad? i can use vodka if it helps. i did not know
Quoted for truth! If Vodka gets into my beer, I haven't an issue with that. If StarSan gets into my beer I do.
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.
The reason I use "S" airlocks.Also, regardless if what liquid is in the airlock, if it gets sucked in due to the vacuum action of a cooling carboy, your airlock is wide open after that, which is potentially a bigger problem that the liquid that went in.
I've had the tap water get sucked back in. Not a big deal at all. Just put more water in it.
Sooo... getting all crazy about sanitation and non-sterile things touching my wort after it drops below 180 is horse pookey? Man, I just got over not worrying about HSA and now this.
usually just tap water
tap water here as well. Not boiled, straight from the spigot
Tap water here. Also, not boiled or anything.
straight tap water
I've had the tap water get sucked back in. Not a big deal at all. Just put more water in it.
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