I'm using a 5 Gallon True Brew kit. Brewing a strong IPA. (yum)
I've been using only the primary the first few brews but figured I'd try a secondary to make the beer a little clearer. I intended to start in my spigot bucket, then transfer to the fermenter, then transfer back to the spigot for racking.
After I started fermenting in the spigot bucket I've read that using a secondary is a waste and a risk if there is no real reason for it. Now thinking I should just let the fermentation run its course and don't secondary. BUT, I'll need the spigot on my bucket when I rack. I'm on day 6. so...
Should I keep it in the bucket its in for the duration of the fermentation, then on racking day, transfer to the regular bucket, clean my spigot bucket, then transfer back into the spigot for racking.
OR should I go ahead and transfer to the regular bucket now.
Which has a lesser chance of over oxygenating?
If I transfer to a secondary, I wont be able to do it until day 7 at this point.
Thanks everyone!
I've been using only the primary the first few brews but figured I'd try a secondary to make the beer a little clearer. I intended to start in my spigot bucket, then transfer to the fermenter, then transfer back to the spigot for racking.
After I started fermenting in the spigot bucket I've read that using a secondary is a waste and a risk if there is no real reason for it. Now thinking I should just let the fermentation run its course and don't secondary. BUT, I'll need the spigot on my bucket when I rack. I'm on day 6. so...
Should I keep it in the bucket its in for the duration of the fermentation, then on racking day, transfer to the regular bucket, clean my spigot bucket, then transfer back into the spigot for racking.
OR should I go ahead and transfer to the regular bucket now.
Which has a lesser chance of over oxygenating?
If I transfer to a secondary, I wont be able to do it until day 7 at this point.
Thanks everyone!