I am thinking of trying to get 1 more 5 gallon batch of beer started and finished for my wedding guests to enjoy in less than 7 weeks. (Weeding is July 25th) I already have 2 batchs in 6.5 gallon bucket ferminators. I was able to pick up 2 3.5 gallon buckets today from food service.
I want to know if using a 3.5 gal bucket as a primary to ferment 2.5 gal of beer will leave too much air-space at the top and result in substandard beer. I would rather not spend the money for another 6.5 gallon bucket set-up if I am only going to use it once for this special occasion.
Any thoughts...recomendations? Perhaps trying to get another ale done, bottled and condictioned in just over 6 weeks might be pushing it.
thanks,
mick
I want to know if using a 3.5 gal bucket as a primary to ferment 2.5 gal of beer will leave too much air-space at the top and result in substandard beer. I would rather not spend the money for another 6.5 gallon bucket set-up if I am only going to use it once for this special occasion.
Any thoughts...recomendations? Perhaps trying to get another ale done, bottled and condictioned in just over 6 weeks might be pushing it.
thanks,
mick