WineNewbie
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Is the standard 7.9 Gallon primary bucket large enough to do a 6 gallon batch of fruit wine? I'm planning on doinga 6 gallon batch of blueberry, but with 6 gallons of liquid plus the added volume from the crushed fruit in straining bag, I'm afraid it may be too much for the 7.9 Gallon and overflow during the active fermentation.
I guess I could do 5 gallons, but would then need to get a 5 gallon carboy.
Any thoughts or experience? Maybe it's cheaper to buy a larger primary?
I guess I could do 5 gallons, but would then need to get a 5 gallon carboy.
Any thoughts or experience? Maybe it's cheaper to buy a larger primary?