3 Gallon Batch

[tatud4life]

If I was going to make a 3 gallon batch of wine (which I am), what size primary should I use? I can't find a 3 gallon primary anywhere. I can find 3 gallon carboys everywhere.

 

[Deezil]

I wouldnt use anything smaller than a 5-gallon primary for a 3-gallon ferment.. Splashes during "punchdown", foaming from adding nutrients - always want a bit of play room.

I try not to fill my fermenters more than 2/3 of the way full

 

[Duster]

i agree with deezil, 5 gallon minimum if your using juice but if your using fresh fruit then you may even want to go bigger

 

[tatud4life]

Ok. Thanks guys!!!! I guess it would be ok the use a 3 gallon secondary to keep down on the amount of air that's in there right?

 

[roadwarriorsvt]

Air is not really a concern in the primary. Actually the yeasts need air in the primary. Once the SG drops <1.030 +/- , transfer into a 3 gal carboy and fit an airlock.

 

[tatud4life]

Also, just out of curiosity. I purchased a kit. The instructions do not mention daily stirring. I still need to stir daily right? I just want to make sure.

 

[Arne]

I would probably stir. I have never done a kit, tho. Most on here say to just follow the manufactures instructions. One of the joys of winemaking, you get to make it however you want. Good luck with it, Arne.

 

[tatud4life]

Thanks Arne! I've learned from making skeeter pee, that stirring is best. I'm curious is it is the same thing with grape wine.