Lynn wrote:
> "Bart Goddard" > wrote in message
>> Poke a small hole in a Baggie, and then seal it around the
>> top of the bottle with a rubber band. That should keep
>> most of the nasties out and the inflation of the bag
>> lets you know how fermentation is coming along.
>
>
> I used a balloon with tiny holes pricked into it once when I needed
> something quick. the balloon held itself on and let out the gas.
> Lynn <----newbie as well

When I'm brewing beer I just cover the top of the brewing bin with clingfilm
held in place with string or wool tied round the bin. I've used clingfilm on
demijohns too. It's not as pretty as an airlock but works quite effectively.

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Malc

Rusted and ropy.
Dog-eared old copy.
Vintage and classic,
or just plain Jurassic:
all words to describe me.