B brewhaw Well-Known Member Joined Sep 12, 2012 Messages 80 Reaction score 7 Oct 6, 2012 #1 Is a 6 gallon carboy enough to primary ferment I got a 5 gallon batch in thank you. I'm at a store and they have two for $25 apiece
Is a 6 gallon carboy enough to primary ferment I got a 5 gallon batch in thank you. I'm at a store and they have two for $25 apiece
geim32 Well-Known Member Joined Sep 10, 2012 Messages 160 Reaction score 8 Location Hammonton Oct 6, 2012 #2 You can 6.5 will be a little better during fermentation. Def go with a blow off tube because of head space.
You can 6.5 will be a little better during fermentation. Def go with a blow off tube because of head space.
SFGiantsFan925 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 28, 2012 Messages 869 Reaction score 391 Location East Bay, CA Oct 6, 2012 #3 I use 6 gal plastic better bottles for 5 gal batches. Works fine, but as said, make sure you use a blowoff. Especially on any high gravity beers. Or you will have a big mess on hand
I use 6 gal plastic better bottles for 5 gal batches. Works fine, but as said, make sure you use a blowoff. Especially on any high gravity beers. Or you will have a big mess on hand
OP OP B brewhaw Well-Known Member Joined Sep 12, 2012 Messages 80 Reaction score 7 Oct 6, 2012 #4 Thank yall
bottlebomber Well-Known Member Joined Apr 15, 2011 Messages 14,292 Reaction score 2,753 Location Ukiah Oct 6, 2012 #5 That's a great price. I would definitely grab them. If you use Fermcap you can greatly reduce blowoff activity and you'll be fine
That's a great price. I would definitely grab them. If you use Fermcap you can greatly reduce blowoff activity and you'll be fine