I have 5 gallons of Mead that is entering fermentation in a 5 gallon plastic bucket shortly. However, the glass carboy I intended to use for racking is 6.5 gallons.
I know that there should be a minimal amount of airspace in the secondary, so I'm wondering if it is acceptable to top off with cool water in the secondary to raise the liquid volume and reduce airspace, or if this would dilute or otherwise affect the mead in a negative way.
Any ideas?
I know that there should be a minimal amount of airspace in the secondary, so I'm wondering if it is acceptable to top off with cool water in the secondary to raise the liquid volume and reduce airspace, or if this would dilute or otherwise affect the mead in a negative way.
Any ideas?