C cphair16 Active Member Joined Dec 4, 2006 Messages 30 Reaction score 0 Location Windham NH Dec 26, 2006 #1 Is it a good idea to use a Glass carboy as the primary fermenter? and a keg for the secondary?
D dcbrewmeister Well-Known Member Joined Nov 29, 2006 Messages 228 Reaction score 0 Location San Antonio, TX Dec 26, 2006 #2 Glass carboy as primary - Sure, as long as it's 6.5gal or larger for 5gal batches. Keg as secondary? What kind of keg? 1/2 barrel keg - no, to much headspace. 5gal corny - sure, but it's easier to clean a 5gal carboy or 5 gal bucket...
Glass carboy as primary - Sure, as long as it's 6.5gal or larger for 5gal batches. Keg as secondary? What kind of keg? 1/2 barrel keg - no, to much headspace. 5gal corny - sure, but it's easier to clean a 5gal carboy or 5 gal bucket...
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 196 Location Oak Grove Dec 26, 2006 #3 Don't see why not. I use buckets & cornies. Just leave the batch in the carboy for 2 weeks after fermentation is done to let it clear.
Don't see why not. I use buckets & cornies. Just leave the batch in the carboy for 2 weeks after fermentation is done to let it clear.