Brewferm 9l Kit in 10l Bucket?

[Dizzle]

Hi all, I have a bit of a dilemma. I got a Brewferm triple kit for Crimbo off the mrs. and as it's a 9l kit I was wondering what sized bucket to use? I have a 10l bucket which is actually probably just over 11l or a 25l bucket.

My dilemma is I hear these kits can foam excessively which would call for more headspace but is 25l too much headspace which could potentially lead to spoilage?

Has anyone successfully done a 9l brewferm in a 10l or 25l bucket?

 

[MyQul]

Do it in the 25l. I have the coopers FV which is about 30l. Add to that the krausen collar and the lid it its more like 35l space above a 23l brew and ive never had any problems with spoilage - never even realized spoilage of beer was possible with too much space. Doesn't the CO2 layer produced above the beer protect it somewhat?

I also currently have 15l in a 23L bucket - seems to be doing fine

 

[graysalchemy]

Put it in the 25L it won't make any difference. :thumb:

 

[bobsbeer]

If your worried about it then put it into the 25lt for the first few days then rack to the 10lt once it's calmed down. But I don't think it is really necessary as the void will fill with co2 anyway.

 

[Dizzle]

Thanks for the advice all. 25l it is!

 

[ricardo]

Yes the 25l one.......I have done several Brewferm Kits & they all foam dramaticaly.
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