Newbie here - problem

[ssiem37]

I brewed my second batch yesterday, it went well, I got it in the carboy and thought things were good.

I checked it this morning and it was fermenting. I thought, Awesome, I'm really happy.

I checked tonight after dinner, the freakin' fermentation lock had blown out and there was "beer" all over the tub.

Thankfully I put it in the tub this time instead of the closet I used the first time.

What did I do wrong, and more importantly, is it possible to salvage this batch?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Shooter]

Uh, you didn't do anything wrong. Clean and sanitize the airlock and attach some 1/2 hosing to the tower inside, put the other end of the tube in a bottle or bucket of sanitizer.

Now, wait for the magic to happen!

 

[Hammy71]

You didn't do anything wrong but, you've learned a valuable lesson. I always use a blow off tube for the first week of fermentation. Like Shooter said. Everything is fine and thankfully you didn't have the brew in your closet!!

 

[Shooter]

Oh, also, before sanitizing and attaching the hose, cut the little cross piece out of the end of the airlock that goes into the stopper or grommet on the bucket. I find a pair of fingernail clippers works quite well for this.

 

[ssiem37]

Thanks everyone. I should have looked at some of the FAQs before posting, but I appreciate your replies.