I have a WE Eclipse Merlot festering away in a 10 gallon Brute trash can heated by a brew belt. All is as is should be at day two. I'd like to finish both primary and secondary fermentation in the plastic pail, without racking to a carboy. I can get an upside down 6 gallon fermenter lid to fit pretty snugly, deep enough inside the Brute to minimize head space. Any thoughts on this? I have to think that the snug fit and 2-3 inches of dead air space will make for a successful secondary starting around 1.010. Yes I do have a crochet hook type bent coat rack for removing the lid through the airlock grommet.
Thanks
Bill C.
Thanks
Bill C.