Bottling ok for fermentation?

[RustyBrew82]

Hello all, this is my first post here. I'm sorry if this is already covered in another thread:

I got a home brewing kit and it came with a bottling bucket with a spigot at the bottom. The lid doesn't close very tight, and is definitely not air tight. I was wondering if this would be adequate for primary fermentation? I am worried it won't be air tight. Does it have to be completely air tight, or just fairly tight?

Here's the link to the product: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=brew+kit

Any info would be great! :rockin:

Thanks!

K

 

[MikeBergan]

Which exact kit did you get? The link opens up to a 'results' page for me, with several different kits shown, all different components.

Wasn't there a dedicated fermenter included?
It looks like all of the kits in your link have a fermenter AND a bottling bucket each as a separate part.

You will want the beer to ferment in a sealed container, except for an airlock of some kind to release CO2 pressure without letting in air (and any micro beasties), so I would be leery of using the spigotted bottling bucket, especially since you say th lid doesn't seem to fit quite right?

 

[MonsterBrew]

I have fermented before in a bottling bucket and did not have any issues. While it is not the best practice to get into, as long as the spigot is sealed as tight as possible it should be fine. The lid that comes with the kit should be fine. Try putting it on and them removing it. They usually take some force to remove but if that one seems loose then it could be a defective product. Did the kit you have come with a carboy?

-Jeff

 

[dozer5454]

I have personally done quite a few open primary fermentations that came out amazing. The co2 creates a nice layer over the beer which helps to prevent any infection. That said. If the top is to loose for you to see the air lock bubbling you do lose that first time excitement. Put on the lid, attach the air lock with some starsan or vodka, push slightly on the lid. if the fluid moves your good to go.