So, I see there are a number of threads already posted, but I decided it would be a good time to make my first post. I'm still a nube and only on my 8th batch. I brewed an Extra IPA, slightly under 5 gallons, with an OG of 1.076 and placed into a 6.5 gallon glass carboy. I pitched Cooper's dry yeast (which I also have questions about as I've never used this yeast before) when the wort chilled to 66. Fermentation kicked off easily within 24 hours. I looked last night and krausen had formed to around 5 inches or so. This was a bit higher than usual, but nothing that I was worried about......until this morning when I checked on it before I came in to work. The airlock had blown off and krausen was coming out of the carboy. :smack: I rushed quickly to clean and sanitize the airlock and placed it back on the carboy which began to bubble away again immediately. I was in too much of a hurry to take pictures, so I do apologize for not providing photographic evidence; however, my concern is that I may have lost the batch since it sat overnight. I would just like to know if anyone else has lost a batch due to this problem? And, what are the likely causes? Should I be happy I created such a great host environment for my beasties?
Thanks for any suggestions/revelations! Cheers!!:rockin:
-BJB
Thanks for any suggestions/revelations! Cheers!!:rockin:
-BJB