Fermenting a 2 gal must in a 5 gal fermenter

[samuel]

Can i ferment a 2 gallon must in a 5 gallon fermenter? Will fermentation occurr? Will it come out with a less alcohol content that if I do it in a fewer capacity fermenter (a 2 gal fermenter for example)?

 

[Honda88]

the size does not matter, it will ferment fine in a 5 gallon bucket. most wine is 6 gallons fermented in a 8 gallon bucket. Its actually good to have headspace so the wine can aerate and foam without spilling or trapping gas in.

 

[samuel]

the size does not matter, it will ferment fine in a 5 gallon bucket. most wine is 6 gallons fermented in a 8 gallon bucket. Its actually good to have headspace so the wine can aerate and foam without spilling or trapping gas in.

Thank you

 

[Honda88]

make sure after primary fermentation is done that you transfer to a 2 gallon carboy with airlock...

 

[samuel]

make sure after primary fermentation is done that you transfer to a 2 gallon carboy with airlock...

Is primary fermentation with airlock also?

 

[RobertRGeorge]

Yes if it is a bucket and you have a lid for the bucket, drill a hole in it and put an airlock in the hole. Otherwise a loose fitting lid will do if you don't open it up and expose it to open air all the time. If it is a glass bottle put an airlock in the neck.

 

[samuel]

Yes put an airlock in the neck of the five gallon carboy.

Thanks

 

[Honda88]

you do not need to do primary with an airlock, just keep it covered

 

[Apple_Jacker]

I enjoy the bubbling sound coming from my airlock, so I always use them during primary fermentation :cheers: