Noob to the homebrew scene. Have brewed 6 batches so far, all have been ale malt extract kits. Really like it so far, was wondering if I should buy another carboy for a secondary fermentor.
My buddy tells me it's not necessary, as most of the ales I make only sit in the carboy for 4-5 weeks before bottling. Plus I only do 5 gallon batches. But I read a lot about how transferring to a secondary can either a) help out a lot in getting the brew off the dead lees, improving clarity and flavor, or b) is an easy way to introduce bacteria to your wort. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
My buddy tells me it's not necessary, as most of the ales I make only sit in the carboy for 4-5 weeks before bottling. Plus I only do 5 gallon batches. But I read a lot about how transferring to a secondary can either a) help out a lot in getting the brew off the dead lees, improving clarity and flavor, or b) is an easy way to introduce bacteria to your wort. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks