B blairellis Member Joined Aug 24, 2010 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Location East TN Oct 11, 2010 #1 How much airspace do you need to leave for proper fermentation in a 6 gal carboy?
Nateo Well-Known Member Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 2,050 Reaction score 46 Location Bennett Springs Oct 11, 2010 #2 Depends on your yeast, and if you're using a blowoff tube. I use 25% as a rule of thumb, but I'll bump that up to 30-40% if I'm using 3787 or others that krausen really hard.
Depends on your yeast, and if you're using a blowoff tube. I use 25% as a rule of thumb, but I'll bump that up to 30-40% if I'm using 3787 or others that krausen really hard.