Mschooley53
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Do I need an airlock for the primary when I get near 1.000 or do I just leave the lid on loose with a towel until it ferments dry and then rack with airlock?
Best practice is to limit oxygen exposure as fermentation slows. My advice is to airlock it until you can rack to your carboy and airlock there as well.Do I need an airlock for the primary when I get near 1.000 or do I just leave the lid on loose with a towel until it ferments dry and then rack with airlock?
I used to do that to, but i have been just covering with a towel until the sg gets to about 1.000. I think you get a much better fermentation that way and its much easier to stir everyday.I snap down my lid and add an airlock as soon as I pitch my yeast.