Apfelwein- it will be okay, they said!!

I started a batch of this apfelwein I keep hearing all about yesterday afternoon.

5 gal Great Value apple juice- no preservatives
2lb brown sugar (could not acquire corn sugar)
5 tsp yeast nutrient (didnt want any rhino farts)
1 packet Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast


Followed all directions- except with my two minor substitutions. Against my better judgement, I went ahead and put it in a five gallon carboy instead of my primary fermenter (which is currently in use). Left about 5 inches of air space.


The cat woke me up extra early this morning, so I get up to go make some coffee, and behold! The apfelwein is bubbling like crazy, coming out of the airlock, and it is not relenting.

Most everything I have read on this site has said not to worry! It wont bubble over!

I think it may have bubbled up so much because (a) i used yeast nutrient, and my little buddies are extra happy and productive right now and/or (b) premier cuvee is a much more active ferment than montrachet.

to fix this:
I suppose I will rack into a six gallon carboy for the extra headspace for a week?
is there anything else i should do? is this a bad idea?


also,

what is a blowoff tube?

thank you!!

here is a blowoff in action

you are fine with lots of head space in the primary.

You used the wrong yeast, that is why it is bubbling over. The original apfelein post clearly states montrachet yeast is the reason you don't need a lot of headspace.

just use a blowoff and you will be fine..