Molineux
Active Member
Hello. I made some elderberry wine a month or so ago, a few days into fermentation, berries were being pushed up into the airlock as the container was too full. I decided to scoop some out to allow it room. For some reason, I didn't want to chuck them so I stored them in a jam jar. I decided to put the lid on it and store it in a bucket outside. :twisted:
I don't know why I do these things.
Anyhow, I obviously expected it to break yet it hasn't it somehow managed to contain that pressure, maybe there wasn't enough sugar in the berries I scooped out, maybe it was the cold temperature. Anyway, I made sure to pick it up with my motorcycle gloves, I was very aware of its imminent nature. What should I do with it? The top is abnormally bulged out, I'm excited to try a carbonated version of my wine, I'm just not too excited to try opening it. It's back outside in the bucket for now.
I don't know why I do these things.
Anyhow, I obviously expected it to break yet it hasn't it somehow managed to contain that pressure, maybe there wasn't enough sugar in the berries I scooped out, maybe it was the cold temperature. Anyway, I made sure to pick it up with my motorcycle gloves, I was very aware of its imminent nature. What should I do with it? The top is abnormally bulged out, I'm excited to try a carbonated version of my wine, I'm just not too excited to try opening it. It's back outside in the bucket for now.