I've got two batches going now that are in the early stages of fermentation. Instead of using an airlock on my five gallon batch, I put a linen napkin over the opening on my fermenter and secured it with a rubber band. My one gallon batch is in a bucket. I just have the lid resting on it.
I am finding that when I degas the must I am only getting a fraction of the foam that I used to get.
After a week or two, I will add the airlocks.
I am finding that when I degas the must I am only getting a fraction of the foam that I used to get.
After a week or two, I will add the airlocks.