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My $80 'airlock' experiment turned my whole batch into a science project
Tried to save cash by using a balloon with a pinhole instead of a proper airlock for my ginger beer. The balloon popped after two days, let in wild yeast, and ruined 5 gallons of brew. That's about $40 in ingredients and a whole weekend down the drain. Is using a proper airlock really non-negotiable, or are there any cheap setups that actually work?
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the_anna7mo ago
Ouch, that's rough. But honestly, is a wild yeast infection that big of a deal? I've seen some people just let it ride and the brew turns out fine, just funky.
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rowanellis7mo ago
See this with sourdough starters all the time.
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the_stella6mo ago
Yeah, just let it ride and hope for the best. That's how you end up with a batch that smells like wet socks and tastes like a barn floor. Funky is one thing, but a full on infection can turn your whole brew into vinegar or worse. I'd rather dump it than waste months waiting on a gamble.
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