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I've done the balloon lock method, but normally you wouldn't want liquid getting into it. I suppose the liquid could have evaporated through the rubber since they are permeable. Next time just try to keep the stuff from bubbling up that much, or leave more space between the must (the juice)...

If you're planning on using the bucket for secondary also, it would help if it sealed properly. But...if its just for primary (fermenting for the first couple of days) there shouldn't be a problem since Carbon dioxide produced would protect the wort/must. Anyway, ideally a bucket lid should...

That really was fast. Thanks!

Possible Infection? I've just started using a 5 gallon bucket with a large straining bag for primary. I poured the must (a combo of blueberry, strawberry, bananas, and everything in between) into the bag but some got on the sides. There's a lot of head space since I only had about under 3...

I just started some carrot mead with an off the top of my head recipe. ~1 Gal Poland Spring 5 pounds honey ~1/2 gallon fresh carrot juice Montrachet Yeast. No boil, no enzymes. Starting SG was 1.117. Should finish pretty sweet.