So that's why the house has been smelling weird today?

Seems my cabbage packing job last night was a little too good. Moments ago, I discovered that the towel that the crock was sitting on was covered in brine. Yeah, that's why the house has been smelling a bit off today. Note to self, covered the cabbage with two plates was only good in theory, as it didn't allow any gas to escape and thus caused a bubbly mess. On a brighter note, it's still bubbling, sauerkraut here we come!