Can I make smaller batches, I have a 3 Gallon Carboy?
1016369
No, unless you have 2 carboys, and then you would have to carefully measure the stabilizer. Save the 3-gallon for making beer. I use 2 6-gallon carboys because I like to transfer the finished wine to a clean carboy for a couple of extra weeks.
1016370
It would be difficult to divide all the additives exactly in half. Everything is premeasured for a 6 gallon carboy.
1016371
yes, but you have to carefully divide all the additives and clearing agents, just divide everything in half and make two batches.
1016372
This particular item is about 16.1 gallon. You add enough water to make a 6 gallon batch. if you only have a 3 gallon carboy, use 8.5 gallon must, add water to the carboy(give allowance for frothing during fermentation) and add 1/2 of the yeast and other additives during the following steps. Be sure to refrigerate your remaining must. I would find it difficult to have only 1 carboy, where do you plan to transfer it to for the secondary fermentation(which you do after discarding the lees). So your option is get another carboy(and you have at least a week to think about after you start your primary fermentation) or better still get another carboy to start fermentation on the remaining batch. A better option is to get 2 six gallon carboys, this way you can brew your wine confidently with less chance of spoilage of a remaining must.
1016373
I would see why not? The grape must would have to be cut in half. I would think you could do the same with the yeast and other additives. I like dryer wines so since I don't back sweeten I haven't ever used the stabilizer.
68679
I have not tried to but I do not see why not. By small I would think 1 quart instead of the 1.5 to 2qt batches that I have made so far.
2009773
Yes you can. That is how I do it. It is a little gritty but it is better if you use more water. I use 30 oz for 3 tbls. By the way it taste nutty. I actually like the taste.
891233
I have only used 5 gallon..I would assume you could use a 3 gallon as long as the three gallon is tall enough so the tube that draws the water up into the unit can fit..the tube is as long as the height of the 5 gallon bottle and not adjustable. .hope this helps
9267
No, but you can just transfer the reagent into the smaller bottle. That's what I did...
1736620
Check your instruction booklet! I know you can program it to make different quantities, it may just be set up to brew for 6. How that helps!
736788
have no idea. haven't used the smaller 3 oz. can. suggest you contacty the company.
1584062
You possibly may be able to use the kit to make smaller amounts but I wouldn't try it the kits a designated for 6 gallons. you possibly might try dividing everything in half I simply don't know how that's going to work out. with use of Yeast and other aspects of the recipe good luck
115811
Sure, split it into two batches. Since it might be tricky to split the concentrate evenly use a hydrometer to get the right specific gravity when adding the water
1119456
Yes. We use 1 gallon, 3 gallon, and 5 gallon glass carboys. Just make sure you rinse off the top of the jug before you put it in the crock so you dont get dust in your water.
659306
I wouldn't buy the bigger one. Just make another batch or two if you need it. The six ounce is plenty most of the time.
2222392
Indont see why not. I have a larger area to spray so mix up a gallon at a time, but a smaller batch would be no problem. The stuff works great,too.
720994
Not all of the chemicals, depending on the process you use. The carboy is 6 gal which is an odd size most recipes are for 5 gal. The corker is a hand held which needs short corks, which are known to not last as long as the standard longer corks.
2220934
Whoops.. I answered Yes earlier but the other people are correct. I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Equipment-Gallon-Glass-Carboy/dp/B002BU7CVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1423771918&sr;=8-1&keywords;=beer+making+equipment
1435606
The kit is designed for 1-gallon batches so you can use the included equipment with any 1-gallon recipe/kit. Lots of recipes and kits are available online and you can even reuse the yeast from your previous batch if you're careful to be sanitary in your brewing/fermenting/bottling process. Online homebrew forums are a wealth of knowledge.
2025450
That may be a little too much head room for a 1 gallon batch. I've been a big fan of brewing that small but it's been rough finding stuff to work with that size. The spigot, though is actually bit closer to the ground than I was expecting so you're actually still likely to wind up with trub around the valve. Not too big of a deal, but you'll want to let the first few ounces flush out before bottling.
1552990
Yes you can make a gallon, I have had only the tiniest scoby, like the size of a quarter and it made a gallon of kombucha. Just took a couple extra days.