Carboy keep overflowing

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Carboy keep overflowing

Emmet B

2018年4月12日 01:22

I have a 19 liter carboy, and put a 18 liter wort. 10 hours later I woke up and noticed carboy overflow krausen all over it.

I am concerned whether air lock will clogged down and explode. I will not have a hose for another 6-7 hours, so blow-off tube is not an answer. I cleaned the air lock a few times, and it keeps overflowing, I see krausen in the airlock.

I am wondering what could be a solution? I am either thinking removing air lock completely for next 10 hours, or siphoning some of the wort to give some head space.

Topic krausen carboy fermentation homebrew

Category Mac

uSlackr · Accepted Answer · 2018年4月12日 01:22

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uSlackr answered at 2018年4月12日 01:22

You could remove the cap and tape a piece of foil or plastic wrap partially over the opening. I’ve done this with Saisons to prevent back pressure stalling fermentation.

uSlackr · Accepted Answer · 2018年4月10日 19:13

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uSlackr answered at 2018年4月10日 19:13

Have you considered using FermCap? It will reduce the Krausen without hurting the beer.

Evil Zymurgist · Accepted Answer · 2018年4月10日 12:58

Few tricks for temporary fix.

Swirling every so often can get kausen to drop back in.

Nitrile glove with a pin hole in a finger will work for a DYI air relief cover, should limit the mess. Latex will work too but not recommended due to their odor.

Mr_road · Accepted Answer · 2018年4月10日 11:30

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Mr_road answered at 2018年4月10日 11:30

You could do either of your suggestions, or if your carboy fits in a bucket, just let it overflow through the airlock until the blowoff tube arrives.

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