Beer Runneth Over

[JWMINNESOTA]

I have always locked down the lid on primary for beer. May be an extra unneeded precaution, but I think along the lines that it is more susceptible to infection due to the process and lower abv. Blow of tubes on all mine just in case!

 

[Dean]

I have nothing but loose fitting lids on my primaries, so there is not even a way to lock down a lid.

 

[nanook37]

If you don't have any, get some defoamer (many stores that carry more beer making stuff carry it) It helps keep the fermentation managable (and doesn't effect the end head retention) and even works in the boil to keep the wort from foaming all over your range or floor.