Good Idea Bad Idea?

timgman · 05-05-2008, 05:30 PM

Can I siphon my beer (4 gallon batch) into 2 Mr beer kegs to secondary / bottle? I know that they have no true airlock. Would there be a co2 blanket there to push / keep out the harmful nasties?

I need to bottle this and wanted to clear it a bit.. Just thought this might do the trick....
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EvilTOJ · 05-05-2008, 05:36 PM

You can, but it'd be easier and safer to just leave it in the primary an extra week. There wouldn't be any CO2 pushing out because fermentation is complete.

timgman · 05-05-2008, 05:37 PM

I'll do so.

Go Gators · 05-05-2008, 09:14 PM

I vote that you buy another caraboy. If this is a problem now, imagine how many times you may be asking the same question. You need another one...or better bottle. But I say buy another vessel. Good luck.

timgman · 05-06-2008, 01:34 AM

I have a 5 gal glass carboy. Just always strapped for time and looking for a fast way to do anything.. I do need a botling bucket though if the mr beer kek's are a bad idea...
they are easy to clean / operate though. and I have a fond place in my heart for them. hehehehe

**Soperbrew** · 05-06-2008, 01:38 AM

I use my Mr. Beer keg for the Apfelwein.