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Default Use of 6.5 gallon carboys for wine?

Joe Sallustio wrote:

> 6 gallons to start will work out to 5 to 5.5 gallons of finished wine
> once you rack a few times. Most winemakers either top it up with
> other wine (you could use a bag in the box) or use smaller containers.
> I top up to 1/2" from the airlock. I use 3 - 6.5 gallon carboys, but
> most of mine are 5's.


Thanks to all who've helped. I will attempt to use my 5 gallon and an
additional 1 gallon jug after my primary fermentation to limit any of these
issues.

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