P Phitz Well-Known Member Joined Dec 26, 2020 Messages 112 Reaction score 128 Sep 16, 2021 #1 Can I ferment a 2 gallon batch of porter in a 5 gallon set up?
R RM-MN Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Nov 26, 2010 Messages 15,559 Reaction score 7,082 Location Solway Sep 16, 2021 #2 Sure can. I usually ferment my 2 1/2 gallon batches in a 6 1/2 gallon fermenter. No worries about the krausen fouling the airlock that way.
Sure can. I usually ferment my 2 1/2 gallon batches in a 6 1/2 gallon fermenter. No worries about the krausen fouling the airlock that way.
OP OP P Phitz Well-Known Member Joined Dec 26, 2020 Messages 112 Reaction score 128 Sep 16, 2021 #3 Thanks! Was concerned about too much air space and oxygen exposure
marc1 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 19, 2010 Messages 1,794 Reaction score 1,389 Location OH Sep 16, 2021 #4 Phitz said: Thanks! Was concerned about too much air space and oxygen exposure Click to expand... It's a valid concern. I would discourage opening the fermenter a lot. Maybe leave it longer until you are sure it's done, then check it and package.
Phitz said: Thanks! Was concerned about too much air space and oxygen exposure Click to expand... It's a valid concern. I would discourage opening the fermenter a lot. Maybe leave it longer until you are sure it's done, then check it and package.
R ReaperOnefour Well-Known Member Joined Jul 31, 2016 Messages 341 Reaction score 74 Location San Jose, CA. Sep 26, 2021 #5 Yes you can. I would not worry about to much head space. As long as you keep the fermenter sealed, you will be fine.
Yes you can. I would not worry about to much head space. As long as you keep the fermenter sealed, you will be fine.