Air lock
You can do this step before, but why not during the boil?
In any case you’ll want to keep one eye on the boil at all times (particularly to avoid boiling over).
Drill a 3/8″ hole in the water bottle cap. The air lock should enter the hole easily.
Drill a 3/8″ hole in the water bottle cap. The air lock should enter the hole easily.
You need to use an air lock in order to let carbon dioxide produced during fermentation escape while keeping air outside from getting in.
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June 12, 2008 at 10:01 am
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