How much is a gallon

[ashbyp]

When you guys talk about 5 gallon batches, is the gallon you are referring to a US gallon, or an Imperial gallon?

5 US Gallons = 18.95 litres
5 Imperial Gallons = 22.7 litres

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallon

Cheers!

 

[Danek]

It would be a US gallon. The metric equivalent is usually listed as 19 liters.

 

[ashbyp]

Ah, I was assuming an imperial gallon.

I finally managed my first brew at the weekend, I copied John Palmers recipe for Cincinnati Pale ale - guess I might end up with weak beer then, although I guess it may not matter too much?

 

[EvilTOJ]

Most recipes in the US would be in US gallons by default. Any other recipes made by furrinurs I have no idea.

 

[Danek]

Ah, I was assuming an imperial gallon.

I finally managed my first brew at the weekend, I copied John Palmers recipe for Cincinnati Pale ale - guess I might end up with weak beer then, although I guess it may not matter too much?

Yeah, it'll be fine. Luckily for all of us, beer is robust enough to cope with all the fluctuations that crop up during brewing. If you were entering this beer in a competition then someone might turn their nose up at it, but in terms of drinking it, there's nothing to worry about. TBH, getting three more litres of a very slightly weaker beer might be considered by some to be an improvement.

 

[ashbyp]

thanks for the information guys. Have to say, this is a great site.