Dunkelman Well-Known Member Joined Oct 21, 2011 Messages 50 Reaction score 0 Nov 27, 2011 #1 Hi all, if I have a blow-off tube, can I ferment a five gallon batch in a six gallon carboy?
Krane Well-Known Member Joined Feb 10, 2011 Messages 138 Reaction score 2 Location St. Louis Nov 27, 2011 #2 Yes, that is what I do all the time and it works great.
F frazier Well-Known Member Joined Dec 26, 2009 Messages 1,880 Reaction score 164 Location illinois Nov 27, 2011 #3 Absolutely.
B beerman0001 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 24, 2011 Messages 976 Reaction score 18 Location virginia beach Nov 27, 2011 #4 Yes. 6.5 even better. I usualy start with 5.25 to 5.5 gal of wort to end up with 5 in the end.
OP OP Dunkelman Well-Known Member Joined Oct 21, 2011 Messages 50 Reaction score 0 Nov 27, 2011 #5 Cool. I think it's only a six gallon carboy, but was hoping to use it to brew my next batch with a blow-off tube. Thanks all.
Cool. I think it's only a six gallon carboy, but was hoping to use it to brew my next batch with a blow-off tube. Thanks all.
B beerman0001 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 24, 2011 Messages 976 Reaction score 18 Location virginia beach Nov 27, 2011 #6 Sounds like you still need to mark the sides with some measurements.. Pain but worth it in the end.
gmcastil Well-Known Member Joined Nov 13, 2011 Messages 212 Reaction score 10 Location denver Nov 27, 2011 #7 I did my first 5g batch in a 6.5g fermenter and had no problems just using a 3-piece airlock.