I have been delayed in bottling my current brew and want to get on to my next. I have a second fermenter but the lid doesn't seal quite right. When it was made there was a bow on the lip so it doesn't sit flush with the lid. It has been used to brew a batch once already and that was fine. Was it just luck it wasn't infected? Or is it unlikely that it will become infected through this gap which is basically in the thread of the lid?
I intend to brew a Scottish Light/Heavy with Wyeast1084 if that helps at all.
Fermenting Vessel
Re: Fermenting Vessel
Don't worry about it the CO2 will keep out any infection, I brew mostly in buckets with a snap on lid and I just crack the lid open a bit to let out the CO2.
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Re: Fermenting Vessel
A couple of light weights such as cups or plates will flatten it out. CO2 will still be able to escape OK.
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Re: Fermenting Vessel
Lids are there mostly to stop stuff falling in or getting to the sweet nectar. I always leave my lid slightly cracked open to allow excess co2 chance to escape and never had an infection of any sort.
Planning - Not for a long while
Fermenting - I'm Done
Bottle Maturing - Hobgoblin, Fullers ESB, American Stout, TOP, Fullers London Porter, Bandini Black IPA
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Fermenting - I'm Done
Bottle Maturing - Hobgoblin, Fullers ESB, American Stout, TOP, Fullers London Porter, Bandini Black IPA
Drinking - Still...Whiskey
Re: Fermenting Vessel
Thanks for your replies guys. I will definently be using it shortly then. In fact, I finished up my job today, so what better way to celebrate then to brew tomorrow...