Tam004 Active Member Joined Aug 19, 2011 Messages 31 Reaction score 0 Location Telford Aug 21, 2011 #1 Would like to do a one gallon test batch and I am wondering if I can do 1gallon batch in a 5 gallon fermenter? Will the excess headspace effect the process?
Would like to do a one gallon test batch and I am wondering if I can do 1gallon batch in a 5 gallon fermenter? Will the excess headspace effect the process?
insubordinateK Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2011 Messages 255 Reaction score 5 Location raleigh Aug 21, 2011 #2 The excess headspace will be evacuated with CO2. You will be fine.
Rivenin Well-Known Member Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 3,258 Reaction score 342 Aug 21, 2011 #3 home depot has 2 gallon buckets that are food safe for like 3-4 bucks, just a heads up