[P-Train]

In a nutshell, I combined an Old Ale with an Irish Stout to experiment. The guy at the brew place said this would be like Imperial Stout.

I made the mistake of pitching my yeast to soon.

Figuring the yeast was toast (no pun intended) I let it cool and then pitched the other packet that came with one of the recipes.

Next day it looked like this picture. (bucket on left)

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It looked as though the bucket was going to blow so I sanitized a new bubbler and did a quick switch. In that nano second switch, fermentation blew to the ceiling.

Now it's not bubbling anymore...

What to do? (Aside from: follow the simple directions mow-ron) Lol.

Is it ruined?

[Tinman1113]

It might be ok. I recently had this happen to a batch of mine... for something new I tried doubling up on malt, hops, and yeast and I almost topped off my fermenting bucket with the resulting wort.

The whole thing got off to a fast start and my airlock got clogged like yours did. Luckily I noticed it before the lid popped up as much as yours, so mine did not spray the ceiling (thats gonna be a great story... ) After switching the airlock I didn't notice much activity, but after a few more days I bottled it and it is almost ready now.

I sampled the first bottle 2 days ago, and I have to say that it has the potential to be my best brew yet!! When you first pour it, it has a really active and quick rising head, but once that tames down it is really good.

So I say let it go and see what you get.

-Chris