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[CaptRon]

Man I just knew it was going to happen. I brewed up an American Wheat, fermenting with Wyeast American Wheat yeast. I knew I should have used a blowoff tube, but I got lazy and just put an airlock on it. I thought I was in the clear until we heard "pop. pfffft... clack, clank". As soon as I heard it, I knew exactly what it was. The airlock poping out due to being clogged by the foam. I really need to listen to my own advice from know on and ALWAYS use a blowoff tube on anything with wheat in it. Now I have a wall and ceiling to clean up.

[matt6150]

Dude, why not just use a blowoff tube every time?? Those stupid cheasy airlock things are dumb! Just use the same stopper and run a tube out of it into a beer bottle and there go with a cheap solution! BAW!

[CaptRon]

Dude, why not just use a blowoff tube every time?? Those stupid cheasy airlock things are dumb! Just use the same stopper and run a tube out of it into a beer bottle and there go with a cheap solution! BAW!

I know, I KNOW!! I used to be one like you that just told everyone to always use a blowoff every time and avoid this. But I just got lazy the last few batches and threw an airlock on it. Not like setting up a blowoff tube is very difficult, but still.

[CarlosM]

ive never had a beer-splosion, even with the wheats I have made.YDIW.

[MtnBrewer]

Dude, why not just use foam control every time??

FTFY

[CaptRon]

FTFY

You talking about fermcapS? I've seen that, but been a little cautious about it as I don't much like putting anything in my fermenters except the yeast. Especially something out of an eye dropper. I'm probably paranoid though. But after this, I'd be willing to give it a shot. Does it really 'eliminate' the foaming completely and also not affect the head later on from carbonation?

[DaBearSox]

Blowoff tubes have their downfall as well...I use foam control and a blowoff with all my batches....sometimes both are needed when fermenting around 68. I also forget about the whole pressure thing and will pick up my better bottle to move it then set it back down and then a stream of star san solution gets into my beer....My bitter got about 2-3 tbs i would estimate...shouldn't cause any issues though.

[DaBearSox]

You talking about fermcapS? I've seen that, but been a little cautious about it as I don't much like putting anything in my fermenters except the yeast. Especially something out of an eye dropper. I'm probably paranoid though. But after this, I'd be willing to give it a shot. Does it really 'eliminate' the foaming completely and also not affect the head later on from carbonation?

It doesn't eliminate foaming completely but it takes it down to prob not over an inch. It has been discussed that it can actually help head retention because a lot of the compounds that help head retention get lost in a blowoff or on the side of the carboy in the krausen...I sue it with all my batches and have great head.

[MakeMeHoppy]

I'm a big fan of fermcap, but I'm also a bigger fan of temperature control. What temp was this fermenting at? If you were fermenting high on purpose or cause the room just happend to be warm then you need to take action to prevent the blow off. The blow off tube will stop/limit your mess from a clogged airlock, but you really don't want to loose beer and yeast just because your container is not the right size for your batch size and fermentation.

Edited by MakeMeHoppy, 05 April 2010 - 11:21 AM.

[MtnBrewer]

You talking about fermcapS? I've seen that, but been a little cautious about it as I don't much like putting anything in my fermenters except the yeast. Especially something out of an eye dropper. I'm probably paranoid though. But after this, I'd be willing to give it a shot. Does it really 'eliminate' the foaming completely and also not affect the head later on from carbonation?

DBS and MMH both answered pretty much as I would have. A krausen still forms but very rarely threatens the top of the carboy. Also, MMH's temp. control comment is spot on.

[MyaCullen]

ive never had a beer-splosion, even with the wheats I have made.YDIW.

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