Brew size vs Pot Size

[juskojj]

i posted this in equipment too, wasn't sure which was the better section

so i typically brew AG 1 gallon or 2 or 2.5 gallon batches. so i've heard a 5 gallon pot will work well for a 2.5 gallon batch, right? so my question is can i use it for 1 gallon batches as well or is it too much pot? could i use 2 smaller pots for the boil and split the hops ect.. equally? what are the drawbacks for using a bigger pot for smaller batches? i'm guessing a higher boil off rate?

 

[theowlman16]

Should be fine down to 1 gallon, as long as you can regulate the heat source.

 

[juskojj]

Should be fine down to 1 gallon, as long as you can regulate the heat source.

in other words once it gets to a boil, don't leave the flame on high but back off to keep it boiling (with bubbles)?

 

[McKnuckle]

The main drawback to a large pot is boil-off rate. If the pot is wide, you'll need a bit more water than expected even for a small 1 gallon batch. But as long as you are aware of that and factor it in to your starting volume, having a large pot for a small batch is not a problem.

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

[emoji121]️this guy hit it right on the head