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Old 10-05-2008, 03:44 AM   #1
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can I do a 5 gal primary ferment in a 6 gal better bottle? can I take it all the way thru fermentation just with the BB and not transfer at all for 2ndary?
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I recommend a blow-off tube on a 6.5gal-sized carboy cap. Once the krausen drops you can switch to an airlock.

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they say the BBs are "almost impermeable" to oxygen... is there any chance of it imparting any tastes from the plastic or possibly allowing oxidation?
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