Cellar Craft Big enough primary?

[keahunter]

I'm home for a "snow day" and decided that I would start my CC Showcase Amarone. I opened the box and looked at the instructions and it states that I should have an 8 gallon primary. The primary that I've been using is only a 6.5 gallon. Do I have to go buy another primary?

 

[sour_grapes]

I think so. The grape pack is nominally 2 l. That, plus the kit, comes to 25 l, which is 6.6 US gallons. Not to mention the room you will need to stir, etc.

 

[wineforfun]

I had a similar situation to yours and bought a 7.9gal. Without the grape skins you may just make it, but I think they will put you over and like Paul mentioned, you will need room to stir.

 

[keahunter]

Thanks...after thinking about it, and looking at other threads, I think I'm going to buy a 10 gallon brute. Do you think I could drill that for a spigot? I like racking from a spigot...i find it easier to deal with the lees.

 

[cintipam]

I had no trouble drilling a hole in the brute lid for an airlock. Should be fine for a spigot too as long as you use proper washers etc.

I really really like mine. Got 2 here with lids and a pack of DVD-RWs we needed anyway to qualify for free shipping.

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pam in cinti

 

[keahunter]

Thanks Pam

 

[Rocky]

Kea, I have a 20 gallon Brute that I drilled for a spigot (I think it was a 1/2" hole but check that). One tip, hold a sacrificial backer board on the inside to keep the drill bit from wandering on you. I used a spade drill bit for mine but I suppose you could use a twist drill bit if you have one.

 

[keahunter]

Good tip, thanks Rocky.

 

[Elmer]

The WE kits I make say to use a 7.9 bucket
I have used the same "brew bucket" for the last 8 years which holds about 6.5ish gallons.