TheMadElf
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I've searched around HBT for information on headspace, but haven't found the answer to my specific questions. I want to start splitting 5 gallon batches in order to experiment with slight, but simultaneous changes to a recipe. I currently have two 6.5 gallon primary tubs and a 6 gallon carboy for secondary. If I bought a 3 gallon carboy, could I split the 5 gallon batch in two and do primary fermentation in the 6.5 gallon buckets and then secondary in the carboys...one in the 6 gallon and 1 in the 3 gallon? Will the 6 gallon with only 2.5 gallons have too much headspace? How does this affect the beer? Is there any problem with doing primary in a less-than-half-full tub (2.5/6.5)? Thanks a lot!