Get the brew going and use a piece of cling film with a few needle holes in it. That will do fine until you can sort out the lid. Alternatively, use the lid you have but don't press it down all the w… (View Post)
I have a brew on the go at the moment using the Cooper's Pale Ale kit and have yet to see a bubble through the air lock. Nor I had I seen a yeasty 'foam' on the top. I wasn't too worried though as th… (View Post)
I had exactly the same problem but found it easy to solve. At the end af the outlet from the barrel you should see two 'wings'. These allow you to get a grip (either with fingers or, better, with a s… (View Post)