Excess foam

[Delbert]

I've come back to find this...should I remove the air lock and clean it ? Will the beer be infected if I don't?

 

[jof]

Beer is unlikely to be infected if it's producing co2 at that rate.

But it's a good idea to clean the airlock now, because it will be a bugger to clean later when it's dried on.

May as well clean lid & give it a spray with sanitizer (or whatever you use for sterilising)

 

[LeeH]

it’s not an issue as such but this time of year it will only attract the flies. Wipe it down with some starsan and kitchen roll.

 

[Agentgonzo]

No, the beer won't be infected as the airlock is ensuring that nothing (not even sticky beer mess) can get into the fermenter. Stuff can only get out.

 

[Delbert]

Thank you all, I've given the airlock a rinse and replace