Beginner's guide to fermentation, airlocks and what to look for

This channel is designed to offer insight and background on the science, art and practice of making alcohol based products at home.

[derektalbot]

youtuber offering his own personal phone number? this guy has so much love to give. I will NEVER call you, but thanks for the offer

[tvgodinson]

It's quite late and I gave George here a phone call about my airlock, he was helpful, kind, and understanding about the time. I appreciate your help!

[Zen_Monkey]

George, I have so much respect for you to publicly post your contact information like this. You have a true love for the craft. I just made my very first batch and stumbled on this video to make sure I was installing my airlock correctly. You've got a new subscriber from this new brewer.

[nathanaelsheets]

One of the best explanations I've found on the internet. Thank you!!

[jamesparsons]

Great to see someone who knows what they are talking about.

[daronclark]

Best guy on YouTube for instructional video, your the man George

[lush]

This guy has given me reassurance that what I’m doing is absolutely the right thing. First time brewer so really pleased I found him!

[dannythomas]

Great tip about using coffee in the airlock, especially when you have your fermentation vessels in a dimly lit under-stair hideaway!

[teefor]

George, thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge. best on youtube and beyond.

[lisasmith]

I love how you make it feel like anyone can do this thanks for All your hard work

[Adventureswiththehammonds]

Just got in wine making / beer /cider and all the groups on Facebook ect . I've learnt so much more from your videos . Top fella 👍🏾

[anthonybarra]

Good to see these videos are back, always love your videos George, always very informative thanks

[davidirvin]

Hi George, thanks for the great help concerning the s-airlock. I was looking for the correct answer to "How do you know when your wine finished fermentation?" Wow, everyone else I ran into on youtube was saying "It's done when the bubbling stops". Well they left out it needs to level back. Thank you for being here and keep up the good work Sir!

[brewhouse]

Love Barley hops channel always got great informative information inspired me to start my own home brewing and channel

[Aerynvala]

very sincerely, thank you. I'm making mead for the first time and I was unsure about how the liquid in the air lock should look at which point in the fermentation cycle. This video answered my every question. Thank you.

[ht]

First time I see someone about fermentation really giving detailed tips of what to look for and what could go wrong and how to fix it. I'm not even trying to make liquor just wanted to watch some video on sauerkraut, but wow, now I can roleplay being a boot legger during the Prohibition era! Which will go great with my Franks topped with amazing sauerkraut.

[solocaretaker]

Thank you George. You are truly a teacher for this community. Family

[Hydroxica]

I stumbled across your video researching fermentation of hot sauces. Thank you so much for putting together such a video! It's very helpful and informative!

[derrelldaniel]

Started watching your videos 08/08/2022 . I have learned so much watching and have remembered things that I had forgotten. Thanks for all you do to help this hobby with your information. Great job and I will definitely keep watching.🥃🥃💯

[onehappynegro]

i have brewed without airlock. just let the can lock slightly open for 2 weeks then closed it but opened twice a day after 3 weeks i would open every other day. had a kitchen towel over the secured screw. where i live its hard or expensive to get brewing gear. the only thing i like with the bucket is the fact you can clean it so easy. however the airlock is addictive to use, you want it to have action and then less and less co2.