I've got a 5 gallon batch of cider in primary in a 5 gallon plastic bucket. I only have a 6 gallon carboy. When I rack to secondary using the carboy will the extra space in the 6 gallon glass carboy cause a problem?
This has been on my mind for a few days now.
I'm not sure if the extra space may ruin the batch or if I should add 1 to 1.5 gallons of pasturized (no preservatives) apple cider to the batch in secondary to close the gap at the top of the carboy.
If it's possible to add an extra gallon to a gallon and a half of apple cider to the carboy should I boil it or heat it first or just add it to the secondary at room temperature?
Just wondering if I have to worry about the extra space in the carboy during the secondary.
Joe
This has been on my mind for a few days now.
I'm not sure if the extra space may ruin the batch or if I should add 1 to 1.5 gallons of pasturized (no preservatives) apple cider to the batch in secondary to close the gap at the top of the carboy.
If it's possible to add an extra gallon to a gallon and a half of apple cider to the carboy should I boil it or heat it first or just add it to the secondary at room temperature?
Just wondering if I have to worry about the extra space in the carboy during the secondary.
Joe