Madcat100

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Wanting to know how many have tried dividing a 5 gallon batch into 5 1 gallon jugs to experiment with flavor additions? Such as fruit and spices.

Timekiller

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Its been done a few times for experiments/ flavoring. I had a batch I pulled off 1 gal and added oak and coffee. Works good post-primary fermentation, but can be done at any time. The yeast is the hard part, thats why I say post-ferm.

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Madcat100

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Well I was thinking about dividing it right after I pitch the yeast. I will get an air lock for each.

carnevoodoo

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Pitch.

You'd really be better off letting it ferment out first and then splitting the batch. If you make additions during the fermentation, it is a possibility that they'll just get blown out anyhow.

ShortSnoutBrewing

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Yeah, in total agreement with doing the whole batch together in primary, then racking into your 1 gallon jugs and various spices, etc. You're likely to loose what your looking for with your additions if you do them in primary.

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IrregularPulse

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not to mention risking your yeast not being mixed well and 1-4 of your gallon jugs not fermenting at all or completely. Plus flavor additions are best (read:Most Common) for secondary

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fratermus

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I have some gallon and halfgallon jugs for just that reason. I have been experimenting with apfelwein and mead.

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Grinder12000

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Many people will split 5g batch into 5 1g carboys to experiment with yeast. People don't realize how much a different years will impart a different flavor.

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goodbyebluesky82

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I've been tempted to try this, especially considering how cheap 1 gal carboys are. My LBHS sells 'em for 3-4 bucks. Glass Fermenters

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Cpt_Kirks

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I was thinking about something similar this morning.

You know the carb tabs you use to prime individual bottles? How about they make them with flavor extract combined in the tabs?

You could make a batch of wheat that was a six pack cherry, a six pack peach...

Would there be enough demand for a manufacturer to try that?