I am getting ready to start my second batch, since my first is in the secondary fermenter and about a week away from bottling. I noticed on my first batch that though I started out with 5 gallons of water in my full boil, I ended up with considerably less.
My question is whether I should be starting with 5 gallons of water or planning ahead so that I will end up with 5 gallons.
I'm not worried at the fact that I will end up with less bottles of beer. I am worried because when I racked it to the secondary, there was a significant amount of airspace left in the carboy.
I appreciate everyone's help. Although this is my first post, I have been soaking in so much from this site for the past month. You guys have been invaluable.
-Andy
My question is whether I should be starting with 5 gallons of water or planning ahead so that I will end up with 5 gallons.
I'm not worried at the fact that I will end up with less bottles of beer. I am worried because when I racked it to the secondary, there was a significant amount of airspace left in the carboy.
I appreciate everyone's help. Although this is my first post, I have been soaking in so much from this site for the past month. You guys have been invaluable.
-Andy