I'm going to attempt to ferment in a keg, then transfer to another and finish it off under pressure (spund). I'll probably use the spunding valve on the FK but with only 2-3 PSI (instead of a blow off).
I'll be doing a 5 gallon batch of IPA. Since I know krausen build up can inadvertently block the small gas port on a keg, I've seen recommendations for increasing headspace to reduce this risk. I have bought a 6 gallon torpedo keg so that I have more headspace than trying to use a 5 gallon keg.
If I am putting 5 gallons of wort in the 6 gallon keg, do I still need to add fermcap-s to control the foam/krausen? I'm just hesitant on adding more things that can alter the taste, but also don't want to risk building a pressure bomb.
Thanks!
I'll be doing a 5 gallon batch of IPA. Since I know krausen build up can inadvertently block the small gas port on a keg, I've seen recommendations for increasing headspace to reduce this risk. I have bought a 6 gallon torpedo keg so that I have more headspace than trying to use a 5 gallon keg.
If I am putting 5 gallons of wort in the 6 gallon keg, do I still need to add fermcap-s to control the foam/krausen? I'm just hesitant on adding more things that can alter the taste, but also don't want to risk building a pressure bomb.
Thanks!