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Originally Posted by Hazel at the Hill  Once the yeast is added it says to 'cover closely with a thick cloth' which doesn't sound very hygenic - can't I use the lid placed on?  |
I usually put a clean teatowel over the bucket then lay the lid on top sort of snapped in 2 or 3 spots. This lets out any build up from the initial vigorous ferment. If you put the lid on tightly it could blow off. I have also sometimes (when fermenting two buckets with only one lid) put a teatowel on and sellotape round it to keep it fitting tightly. It needs to let gas out in the first stages of ferment. Once it eases off you need to put it under airlock to stop nasties getting in but let the bad gasses off.