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Fermentation vessels must be made of food grade materials.  The most important characteristics of a plastic fermenter is that it has a very smooth interior.  Any scratches will provide a hiding place for bacteria which will ruin your beer or wine.  Plastic pails provide the necessary head space to accommodate foaming and capacity to hold large volumes of fresh fruit.  A 6.5 gallon bucket can accommodate 5 gallons of beer or wine during a primary.  Another reason buckets make a good primary fermentation vessel, is that the primary fermentation creates the most residue on the vessel, and they are easier to clean than carboys because you can remove the lid.   Most homebrewers use plastic pails for primary fermentation and use glass for secondary fermentation.