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Help - Cider not bubbling!

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  • 06-07-2011 12:40pm
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    LK_Dave
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    Hi All,

    I knocked up a batch of Magnum Apple Cider on Sunday. As this was my first cider brew I followed the instructions to the letter. However, to date there is no bubbling in the air lock. I opened the fermentation keg and can see activity - small bubbles popping on the surface and a little foam. Maybe I’m getting a slow reaction – any beers I have done were bubbling within a couple of hours. Any Idea what could be amiss here?


    Thanks



    D


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    BeerNut
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    Jesus H. Christ we need a frequently asked questions sticky here.

    It's fine. The gas is leaking out from under your lid instead of through the airlock.

    Ignore the airlock.

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    Donny5
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    As BeerNut says! It's best not to open up the fermenter if you can avoid it as each time ups the chance of an infection.


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    LK_Dave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭LK_Dave


    Fooook your right.....i forgot to put the O-Ring in the cap!!!:o All sorted now!


    a kick up the arse can be at times a great learning tool


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