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Q: Can I use a bucket to age sours or beers with ''Brettanomyces'' for extended periods of time?
A: HDPE buckets are more oxygen permeable, and with more oxygen comes the chances of acetic acid (vinegar) development. However, ''Brettanomyces'' also thrives from a little bit of oxygen. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1710698425625031/ We have seen many reports] of people using buckets successfully, even 2+ years and soleras. We recommend using a higher quality HDPE bucket with a lid that has a gasket that seals. Avoid plastickplastic-on-plastick plastic lids and screw on lids.
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