Firechicken
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So I found a recipe on my online brewstore I want to try. It like many is setup for a 5 gal brew and I want to do 2.5 gal. From what I read I can simple just cut all the ingredients in half. Easy enough. However, the instructions for the 5 gallon brew state to partial boil at least 3 1/2 gallons then add water in fermetor etc to get to 5 gallons etc. If I start with about 3 1/4 (would prob boil down to about 2.5) gallons and do a full boil and follow the exact instructions with half the amount of ingredients will I get the same end result as the 5 gallon batch? In theory I should correct? Also yeast. Seems there is some mixed opinions on if its ok to pitch a full 5 gallon batch pack of yeast into a 2.5 gallon brew or to cut in half. Thoughts? A full pack will just ferment quicker and prob taste better, yes?