gubby
Active Member
Have you guys ever had problems with oxidation by using a 6.5 gal. carboy for secondary with 5-5.5 gal batches? Places I've read seem to warn against it, but I would like to get feedback from any of you who have done this.
Any idea on just using an HDPE bucket for a secondary? I'd guess you could go a month or two without worrying, but I wonder if anyone actually knows the permiability of HDPE or has a handle on how long you can leave something in HDPE before worrying about oxidation.I think people are super critical over oxidation. As long as you are not shaking the carboy or aging for extended periods of time, you won't even notice.
Any idea on just using an HDPE bucket for a secondary? I'd guess you could go a month or two without worrying, but I wonder if anyone actually knows the permiability of HDPE or has a handle on how long you can leave something in HDPE before worrying about oxidation.
Also I've seen plenty of 5.5 gallon recipes so in that case a 5 gallon carboy wouldn't quite cut it.
Yes, it will. There won't be much room, but it will fit.QUOTE]
+1. I put 5.5g of APA in a 5g carboy, right up to the neck! I think the 5g mark is just above the shoulder of the bottle.
I'm with those who think oxidation is much ado. I once bulk aged 2.5g of pumpkin ale in a 5g carboy for about 6 weeks with no ill effects.
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