ericbw
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for those of you that do all grain 1 gallon batches, what are you using for a mash tun, or are you taking more a BIAB approach?
when it comes to yeast, are you using a whole pack/vile on 1 gallon, or splitting between 2 or 3 batches?
i'm planning on doing some 1 gallon batches just to experiment with stuff, or try some lagers since those jugs will fit in the fridge.
i have 2-3gallon stockpots, i think those will work handily to brew 2 batches at the same time inside on the stovetop.
I use a bag on the stovetop, but you could simply pour the mash from one pot through a strainer to another. Then sparge through the strainer as well. But that would require 3 pots. A paint strainer bag is an easy/cheap way to do it.
I use a bag, but still do mash and sparge separate. Some people add all the water to the mash in the beginning and that only takes one pot.
Half a pack of yeast works for me, plus you get enough yeast in the fermenter to save and reuse. If you use liquid, you should make a starter, use some, and save the rest for future batches.