jwj
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Two quick questions from a newbie:
I have heard two conflicting versions of what to use during the primary fermantation: One claims that no matter what volume carboy (5 or 6 gallon ) that a blowoff hose should be used. The other claims that if one is using a 6 or 6.5 carboy no blowoff hose is necessary only an airlock. What are your thoughts?
My second question is regarding the fill volume when using a blowoff hose. I just watched a DVD (How to make a Better Beer) that suggest topping your initial fermantation volume to 5.5 gallons instead of 5 gallons. They claim one will lose a half gallon or so during primary fermentation and racking. Is this a good practice?
Thanks much guys,
Jim
I have heard two conflicting versions of what to use during the primary fermantation: One claims that no matter what volume carboy (5 or 6 gallon ) that a blowoff hose should be used. The other claims that if one is using a 6 or 6.5 carboy no blowoff hose is necessary only an airlock. What are your thoughts?
My second question is regarding the fill volume when using a blowoff hose. I just watched a DVD (How to make a Better Beer) that suggest topping your initial fermantation volume to 5.5 gallons instead of 5 gallons. They claim one will lose a half gallon or so during primary fermentation and racking. Is this a good practice?
Thanks much guys,
Jim