Don't stick your head in your fermentation chamber

[OrdinaryAvgGuy]

So yeah, don't do it.

I know many already know this but thought I would share.

I always liked the smell given off by fermenting beer and when I finally got a fermentation chamber (freezer) I couldn't resist.

I went in headfirst and took a deep breath of the CO2. Whoa! Takes your breath away and makes you feel like your about to pass out. Will never do that again...

 

[MichaelBrock]

On the other hand, once you know to expect it it is a handy way to check for fermentation! I also discovered a leak in my keezer by the same method.

 

[OrdinaryAvgGuy]

On the other hand, once you know to expect it it is a handy way to check for fermentation! I also discovered a leak in my keezer by the same method.

I'd much rather keep an eye on my blow-off tube.

 

[MichaelBrock]

I'd much rather keep an eye on my blow-off tube.

Apparently I failed to throw a smiley into my reply. Regardless, given how many "I'm not seeing any bubbles, what's wrong?" threads we have here, airlock, much less blow-off, activity isn't always the answer.

 

[OrdinaryAvgGuy]

Apparently I failed to throw a smiley into my reply. Regardless, given how many "I'm not seeing any bubbles, what's wrong?" threads we have here, airlock, much less blow-off, activity isn't always the answer.

Yeah, one whiff and there will be no doubt that fermentation has begun.