Question:
I’m getting ready to make my very first batch of wine (home-grown grapes). I bought a wine-making kit large enough to make 5 gallons, but I think I only have enough grapes for a gallon. Is it okay to use larger fermentors for small batches? Any help/suggestions appreciated!! Pam
Response:
pam: your airlock from your kit will probably fit a one gallon glass wine or juice jug. you can get them at the recycler (free) or buy a gallon of apple (ect) juice. i have a dozen or so on hand and it works ok.
Response:
Pam, the answer to your question is yes, and no. Your 5 gallon bucket (?) that comes with your kit will serve you well as a primary fermenter, however when it comes time for your secondary ferm. you will need to use something like a 1 gallon jug with attached airlock so that you can keep air away from the wine. During primary ferm. it is beneficial to let air get to the must to encourage the yeast. During the secondary ferm. air will oxidize the wine , that’s why you don’t want any extra room in the fermenter. Hope this helps, Bill – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m getting ready to make my very first batch of wine (home-grown grapes). I bought a wine-making kit large enough to make 5 gallons, but I think I only have enough grapes for a gallon. Is it okay to use larger fermentors for small batches? Any help/suggestions appreciated!! Pam
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