Guidry
Well-Known Member
Is a 5 gallon bucket too large to ferment a 2gal batch? I've heard that too much head space can be detrimental. True or not?
I still think you're fine. Once you pop the lid off, the CO2 is still sitting on top. I'll refer to RDWHAHB.
Try not to open the lid until your beer is ready to bottle. Every time you do there is the possibility of blowing out some of the CO2 layer. Do this a few times and you will have O2 exposure, especially towards the end of the fermentation when there is less CO2 being produced.
Hey! And here I was drinking and not worrying.
I'm not looking to open the lid several times - only one time after about three weeks when I'm ready to dry hop.
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