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Is it okay to ferment a 2.5g batch in a 5g carboy?

Or doe head space become a concern?
 
Heh, I think you'll be ok. I ferment 3 gallons in my 6 gallon BB all the time. One upside, you'll never need a blowoff tube :fro:
 

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