Hi -
Have just bought a starter kit from beertech.co.uk - to get me going. They sent their own instructions with how to make up the first batch using a Pilsner Kit.
They have supplied the fermenting bucket, but no airlock. The instructions say that I should leave the fermenting bucket lid "a third open" during fermentation, to prevent explosions.
I'll follow their instructions this time (I have also been reading up on John Palmer, so I'll be doing things differently next time ).
But does it seem odd to you guys? Leaving the bucket open could lead to the beer getting contaminated, couldn't it?
Many thanks for any advice.
Have just bought a starter kit from beertech.co.uk - to get me going. They sent their own instructions with how to make up the first batch using a Pilsner Kit.
They have supplied the fermenting bucket, but no airlock. The instructions say that I should leave the fermenting bucket lid "a third open" during fermentation, to prevent explosions.
I'll follow their instructions this time (I have also been reading up on John Palmer, so I'll be doing things differently next time ).
But does it seem odd to you guys? Leaving the bucket open could lead to the beer getting contaminated, couldn't it?
Many thanks for any advice.