Quick headspace question

[B192734]

Hey everyone. Quick question:

When I start the mead in my primary vessel, I gather that headspace is no issue. Use a big vessel. When I rack into the secondary, do I need to reduce to almost no headspace, or will there be much active fermentation? I plan on then racking from the secondary to gallon jugs so there won't be an issue with it there. My main question is about the secondary headspace. Thanks, and everyone have a great rest of their day.

 

[MedsenFey]

When I rack into the secondary, do I need to reduce to almost no headspace,...

Yes. Minimize the headspace after primary.

 

[CandleWineProject]

See this thread: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f30/mead-question-head-space-167641/

 

[B192734]

That thread had good info, just not for my specific question. I did read that one first.

 

[BierSnob]

fill until the level is within 1/2 inch of where the stopper will be. If you are adding fruit to the secondary give it a couple of inches.