therealrsr
Well-Known Member
Not trying to start a debate of a done topic. John and Jamil's opinions are definative enough for me. However, I primary in a 7 gallon plastic bucket to hopefully prevent blowouts and rarely need a blow-off which works well for me and the boss. My carboys are 2x 5 gal. and one 3 gal. so I am not dropping a 5 gallon volume primary in them for the above reason. At the same time plastic, even food grade, will leach over time so I really do not like the idea of 4-6 weeks in a plastic bucket. I try to limit petroleum based product exposure in everything I consume, very difficult but a personal choice. Therefore it makes sense for me, at least at this point, to do a secondary in the glass. I also do it as soon as the krausen falls to get if off the plastic as soon as possible. A couple times this backfired as the transfer jump started the process again and it grew fouling the airlock but not yet blowing out(knock on wood).
I know there is nothing wrong with doing a secondary, but not necessary or some would say inadvisable. Still, I have my reason. If someone can give me a better idea I am all ears. (Other than running out to but 6.5 carboys, that money is better spent on recipes.) Thanks!
I know there is nothing wrong with doing a secondary, but not necessary or some would say inadvisable. Still, I have my reason. If someone can give me a better idea I am all ears. (Other than running out to but 6.5 carboys, that money is better spent on recipes.) Thanks!