Smaller batches using 5 gallon equipment

[WALowe]

Does it make a huge difference or effect the outcome in any way using 5 gallon equipment (carboy, brew kettle, etc.) to make 1 - 2 gallon batches? I would like to start brewing more, but drinking 5 gallons of beer can be daunting.

 

[Hex23]

Some reasons I can think of for why to use smaller equipment:

1) easier to cleanup
2) better to minimize headspace

But generally, no, it won't have a "huge" effect.

 

[Hex23]

BTW, there's a whole thread on here somewhere with helpful thoughts on smaller batches. I think it's titled something like "1 gallon brewers unite"

 

[jekeane]

depending on the size of the kettle you could have a large boil off with less wort. 1-2 gallon batches tend to be easier to chill in the sink with ice will you kettle fit?

 

[WALowe]

Sorry for posting this outside of that feed. Thank you for pointing it out, i will take a look at that thread and see whats up.

I wasn't planning on kettling fitting, just because I am not sure if I want to purchase another set of equipment to scale down for a "pilot" type system.

 

[radwizard]

I do smaller batches on my stove top. I have a five gallon kettle and three gallon carboy for the task. Less then 100 bucks for both. Super easy clean-up and I get to brew A LOT.