Covering during primary fermentation?

Siwash · Sep 17, 2017

Do you folks cover your primary fermenter during fermentation? If so, what do you use if your fermenter doesn't come with dedicated cover/lid?

Thanks!

GreenEnvy22 · Sep 17, 2017

Yes you want something to keep out fruit flies. A towel or t-shirt can work fine.

GEM · Sep 28, 2017

Agree, put something over it to keep out the fruit flies. I use Brute trash cans to ferment, so I cover with their lids. On my smaller fermenters I use a towel or piece os sheeting.

Julie · Sep 28, 2017

I use a towel.

Cher · Sep 28, 2017

I leave the lid ajar about an inch on the bucket or Brute container and then drape a sheet over the whole top to keep bugs, etc. out. Several years ago I cut up a flat sheet and hemmed the edges to make drapes for the fermenters. They are less "linty" than towels and easy to wash and dry.

pete1325 · Sep 29, 2017

Cheese cloth works well......

balatonwine · Sep 30, 2017

Siwash said:
Do you folks cover your primary fermenter during fermentation?

I assume this question is for red wine.

But for anyone later coming and making white wine, FWIIW, I airlock my whites immediately. Improves the aroma and bouquet in the final wine to get any O2 off the must from the start.

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