After the holidays, I'm going to start doing bigger batches; 2.5-3 gallons. I know that for 5 gallon batches, a lot of people boil 2-3 gallons and add water before pitching yeast. In my case, is it preferred to boil the whole 3 gallons, or to boil a smaller amount and add water? Is there a difference in the beer between a full boil vs. boiling a smaller amount and adding water?
It seems like the reason people add water for 5-gallon batches is because a lot of stoves won't boil 5 gallons. Mine will boil 3-4 gallons so either way, I'm game.
It seems like the reason people add water for 5-gallon batches is because a lot of stoves won't boil 5 gallons. Mine will boil 3-4 gallons so either way, I'm game.