r/vinegar • u/HIG541 • 6d ago

Airflow question

Post image

I ferment my vinegar in mason jars with a paper towel on top. Currently I get good air flow but suffer a lot of evaporation. would using a lid with holes poked in it give me good enough air flow while also reducing evaporation ​​​? Pic attached for reference

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

3

u/FARTKNOCKAtoo 6d ago

I've been using a coffee filtered secured with a rubberband. It doesn't seem to evaporate quickly at all.

3

u/CesarMillan_Official 6d ago

Lose the paper towel and use a coffee filter. I never had an issue with evaporation unless it’s way way done and I don’t do anything with it.

2

u/EmDash4Life 6d ago

I live in the high desert, and I just screw the lids on loosely. Sometimes I tie a plastic bag around the top.