Big Run….6+ gal

[Skidzz23]

So, if I purchased a 10gal still and was to create an 8 gallon mash…..can you separate it into (2) 4 gallon fermenters then recombine them in a 10gal still after fermentation?

Or does anyone have any suggestions on fermenting larger qualntities for Home?

I would like to make fewer larger runs vs. multiple smaller runs in a small still.

Mike

[BeverageCommander]

Mike,
I also run a 10 gallon copper still. I always make 10 gallons of finished wash for the still.

I make an 11 gallon batch and split between to 6 gallon fermenters- I then pitch yeast to each fermenter.
These are the fermeneters I use- I stopped using glass a while ago: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/big-mouth-bubbler-6-5-gallon-plastic-fermentor

This way after fermentation you will have 10 gallons ready for the still- you lose about 1/2 gallon to yeast/trub in each fermenter.

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