Beginner's question about secondary

[logank]

Is it ok to use a 6.5 gal. carboy as the secondary for a 5 gal. batch, or will the extra airspace cause problems? thanks for the help.

 

[cheezydemon]

It shouldn't be a problem. Try not to make any splashing or bubbles when you rack, and you might want to do it while there is still a tiny bit of fermenting going on just to make sure it purges the air soon.

 

[Drunkensatyr]

When you rack your beer over some of the dissolved CO2 will leave the beer and form a protective blanket over the beer. This will displace the oxygen leaving you good to go.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Nope, shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[logank]

Thanks for the tips, I'll give it a try.