Brewing Question(s)

[NHTruBruDude]

Hello, All,

I'm a novice brewer. A neighbor of mine (also a brewer, but with a few more batches to his credit) asked if I'd be interested in starting an experimental brewing group. I'm a naturally curious and inquisitive guy, so I'm thinking it could be fun. I had an idea of splitting up our first experimental batch into five smaller vessels for the fermenting. I was thinking of using five growlers in thee one gallon capacity. Is it possible to obtain a carboy bung that is sized for a standard growler? If so, could it be fitted to accept an airlock? Could a growler be used as a fermenting vessel, or should I maybe look into acquiring some carboys in a similar volume capacity? TIA

 

[bdogg171]

I actually have the 1 gallon growler with drilled stopper downstairs, I'll get you the number in the AM.

I believe it will be a #6 or 6.5.

 

[joshesmusica]

just take your growler to the brew store and figure out what fits in it.

 

[RM-MN]

Airlocks serve a couple purposes. They are designed to let excess gas out without letting bugs get in. Wrap a piece of saran wrap over the top of the growler and hold it in place with a rubber band. Poke a pinhole in the middle to let out the excess gas. Done.

 

[bdogg171]

Mine is a 6.5

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