Is this headspace appropriate for long term ageing

[olotti]

Racked just over 5 gal of 10.4% ris into my secondary with the hopes of aging it for 6 months on bourbon soaked oak cubes. How does this headspace look and will this be ok for long term aging. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1443668975.909674.jpg

 

[dstockwell]

Looks just fine..

 

[kombat]

Looks ideal.

OT: Is that floor concrete?

 

[olotti]

Looks ideal.

OT: Is that floor concrete?

Well yes and no. My basement is unfinished but that is sitting on carpet that's just been thrown down to cover that half of the basement.

 

[kombat]

Oh, OK, good. I was going to discourage you from setting a full carboy directly onto concrete, as the rough surface creates pressure points on the glass that can stress it and eventually lead to a catastrophic break.

 

[Mrin]

Hmmm so I imagine putting my carboys on a rough slate floor would really be playing with fire... Super good to know!

 

[Homercidal]

Looks good!

FYI IMO you're safe with a good amount of headspace if you purge the carboy with CO2 (if you have kegging equipment) but that amount is fine for wine so it should work good for beer as well. The racking process probably released enough CO2 to flush that tiny headspace too, so double-fine.

I would recommend a rug of even a plywood board under the carboys if you're placing them on a really hard surface.

 

[lolcats]

Looks beautiful

 

[MrFancyPlants]

Not good at all... You need some dry hops in there.