mikfire
Well-Known Member
I am thinking of getting some Better Bottles as my primaries, replacing the buckets I am currently using. I have a lot of reasons to think about it, but most importantly I have the budget right now to buy the BB if I want.
I do 5 gallon batches with a OG of 1.050-1.060 (ales mostly, and no "big" beers yet) and would be purchasing the 6 gal BB. SWMBO allows me to ferment inside when the weather is too cold to use the garage.
If I go with the BB as my primary, do I need to rig a blow off tube? Or can a simple bubble-lock work in my circumstances? Yes, I understand that if I go for big beers, I will need to rig the blow off.
If I do need the blow off tube, how strong is the smell from it? I really would prefer not to make my house smell like a brewery. Which is an odd thing, because my house has become a brewery. But I hope you know what I mean.
Thanks,
Mik
I do 5 gallon batches with a OG of 1.050-1.060 (ales mostly, and no "big" beers yet) and would be purchasing the 6 gal BB. SWMBO allows me to ferment inside when the weather is too cold to use the garage.
If I go with the BB as my primary, do I need to rig a blow off tube? Or can a simple bubble-lock work in my circumstances? Yes, I understand that if I go for big beers, I will need to rig the blow off.
If I do need the blow off tube, how strong is the smell from it? I really would prefer not to make my house smell like a brewery. Which is an odd thing, because my house has become a brewery. But I hope you know what I mean.
Thanks,
Mik
