Over-filled bottles.

[TheCollector]

So my wife always helps me brew and bottle. We did a 1 gallon small batch bottling last night and she had the wand. She decided to fill the bottles no to the brim but close. She did this by filling the bottle from the bottom then once full pull the wand to the top of the bottle and fill a little more... So do I have anything to worry about? Chance of bottle-bombs or carb issues?

Thanks all!

 

[Captain Damage]

No problem. The purpose of headspace is just to keep you (or the bottler) from spilling the beer.

 

[pablosbrewing]

So my wife always helps me brew and bottle. We did a 1 gallon small batch bottling last night and she had the wand. She decided to fill the bottles no to the brim but close. She did this by filling the bottle from the bottom then once full pull the wand to the top of the bottle and fill a little more... So do I have anything to worry about? Chance of bottle-bombs or carb issues?

Thanks all!

They could be a little slower to carb than usual.

Headspace is also a shock absorber for temperature changes so if they are really full (less than 1/4" headspace) you might not want to shake or leave in a hot place.