Using a 5 gal fermentor bucket for 2.5 gal batches

[jayjay]

Hi
Quick questions - any risk in using a 5 gal fermentor bucket for a 2.5 gal batch?
My initial worry would be oxidation however i reckon that the oxygen wont harm the beer when the fermentation is starting up, and will eventually be pushed out with the Co2being produced

Thoughts?

 

[Yooper]

For short term, it's fine!

 

[Bean]

zero worry. Once fermentation kicks off there will be a blanket of co2 on top.

 

[bohdan987]

It be fine.

 

[jayjay]

Very well - thanks for the quick responses

 

[Immocles]

Yep, no worries. I used to do it every brew, now only ever so often when my 3g is already filled up. I never had luck dry hopping at half capacity though.