Hello all. I am fairly new (Been reading for about 2 years and have actually brewed 1 batch) to homebrewing and also a fairly poor college student. I want to try some new recipes and would love to excitement with some all grain but can't always afford a full 5 gal worth of ingredients every time, not to mention I would rather brew on a regular basis and be able to consume all the beer rather than having 2+ cases of one beer.
Is a 6.5gal primary to big to ferment a 1 or 2.5 gal batch? I would rather not invest in ton of new equipment.
I easily convert the amount of ingredients from a 5 or 10 gal recipe, but what about the yeast? Do I still pitch a full packet, vial, etc. of yeast?
What other suggestions do you have? THANKS!
Is a 6.5gal primary to big to ferment a 1 or 2.5 gal batch? I would rather not invest in ton of new equipment.
I easily convert the amount of ingredients from a 5 or 10 gal recipe, but what about the yeast? Do I still pitch a full packet, vial, etc. of yeast?
What other suggestions do you have? THANKS!