3 gallon batch fermentation in a 8 gallon bucket bad idea?
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Suthrncomfrt1884
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I wouldn't suggest it. You might be alright in primary, but why risk it?
samc
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The fermentation will create enough CO2 to protect the beer during fermentation. I've done 6 gallons in a 16 gallon conical without problems but I got the beer into kegs after 10 days. Leaving it too long as previously mentioned adds a level of risk.
kanzimonson
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Yeah, I think you'll be fine so long as you don't let it sit for too long after fermentation finishes. I mean, don't get scared or anything if you have to leave it an extra week or something. Maybe try to get it out 3 weeks after pitching?
People have mentioned the 'risk', but I don't know what you are risking. As samc stated CO2 is heavier than O2 so it creates a layer of protection from oxidation directly on top of your wort. Sanitation is the other issue, but that has no bearing on the size of your fermenter. I don't think you will have any problems that you wouldn't have in a smaller fermenter.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Mongo64
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I wouldn't worry about doing this. As previously CO2 is heavier than air and will displace most of the O2 during primary fermentation. For primary fermentation you should be fine but I wouldn't transfer to a secondary.
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