I was gonna do a 2.5 gallon recipe by cutting down a recipe by half. But I only have two 2 gallon buckets, is it wise to go half and half? Also do I use have of the yeast packet?
i would make a starter with the yeast packet and then split the starter. should work by splitting it but be sure to leave some head space and use a blowoff tube
Split everything in half EXCEPT the yeast. Yeast is good for 1 to 5 gallons and is pretty much worthless after it's been opened. Do not make a starter with dry yeast, just hydrate as usual.