Carboy vs bucket

Kiana · May 1, 2009

I searched the forums but couldn't find any answer that I wanted exactly.

I'm brewing a Hoegaarden style on Saturday and I'm not planning on using a secondary.

As of right now I only have one carboy that's currently full.

Should I invest in a second carboy or just use my bucket for the full length of the fermentation?

thanks

culaslucas · May 1, 2009

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/vs-pro-con-analysis-109318/

EDIT: oops, that's not what you wanted - use your bucket for the whole time - no probs at all!

mcmidc · May 1, 2009

Use you bucket. You won't have a problem as long as it's HDPE. Just leave it in there for the 2-3-4 weeks, whatever you're planning on for fermentation. I've left beers in buckets for over 4 weeks with no ill effects. :mug:

Kiana · May 1, 2009

Thanks for the quick answer.

I did an old extract brew like that and nothing happened, but this one is special so I wanted to make sure.

Cheers

ShortSnoutBrewing · May 1, 2009

Invest in another carboy...you can never have enough

And that's not to say you can't use the bucket...you can, but planning for the future is important!

Spludge · May 1, 2009

Buy another carboy, you will probably end up buying one down the road anyways!

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