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Can you make a 1 gallon batch in a 5 gallon bucket?

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KrisB

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Hi, all,

I'm getting ready to make my first ever batch of mead, but a question has come up that I haven't been able to find the answer to yet (I've read the NewBee Guide here and The Compleat Meadmaker). Here is my question:

I bought a 5-gallon mead making kit (5-gallon bucket and carboy and all the accoutrements), but have now decided to only make a 1 gallon batch of mead. Can I make a 1 gallon batch in a 5-gallon fermenting bucket, or would that create problems?
 
Yes, you can ferment a 1 gallon batch in a 5 gallon bucket, but you would want to get a 1 gallon carboy or other vessel to rack into to limit the headspace.
 
Thank you both! I'll see if I can find a 1-gallon carboy or some other suitable vessel.
 
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