tomburras 2,730 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hi all i am making my first batch of cider from a kit (fruits of the forest flavour) i set it going yesterday with the lid clipped on properly and this morning the fermenting bucket looked like it was going to explode! I let the pressure out but i was wondering if the lid should be clipped on properly or just resting on top as the kit says covered with the lid and im not sure if that means clipped on - Sorry for the daft question but i was wondering if bacteria could get in, iv not done this before and want to do it right cheers Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frann 882 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I usually cover loosely as the initial fermentation can be very vigorous. Once it has calmed down, top up with more juice or water to exclude air and fit an airlock to the container. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,730 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thank you very much frann ill go unclip the lid now so its just covered loosely then go to wilkos for an airlock Many thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattybugeye 884 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Mmmmmm homebrew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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