gas during fermentation
Moderator: slothrob
gas during fermentation
im making my own beer for the first time with a mix of australian pilsener, yeast (included with the can), water and sugar. So after 1 day, i see the cover of my plastic container round, as if it was going to explode. I know it's the carbon dioxide, but what I want to know is should I let the gas go out? or wait until it explodes hehe. I don't have a carbon dioxide element on my container. Onlu the container with a cover (the cover has a gasket to lock the air, no worries for that). Thanks!
Let Her Rip
Yea, Baron, you want to get the gas out of there before you get your walls painted with beer 
Just gently vent the lid and get yourself an airlock, or keep the lid on loose until you get one. Cleaning beer off the ceiling isn't fun...although it makes for a good conversation piece.
Just gently vent the lid and get yourself an airlock, or keep the lid on loose until you get one. Cleaning beer off the ceiling isn't fun...although it makes for a good conversation piece.aaaah excellent
ok thanks, I wasn't sure if an airlock would be necessary because I haven't seen the requirement on other webpages (webpages about homebrewing..and even on the directives which came with my mix). Even my dad who is a big wine maker told me to get one.
Well, its by asking questions you exit the world of ignorance.
Well, its by asking questions you exit the world of ignorance.