Batch Size ???

[H2]

Hey all, what are the proper techniques for making a 5 gallon recipe into a 10 gallon? Is it as easy as doubling everything or should adjustments be made for hops? I can imagine the grain percentages should be equal, but was curious about anyting else that I may need to take into account.

H2

[Bugeater]

Yes, Brian, it is a simple as that. Just double everything. You would only run into problems if you were jumping it from a 5 gallon batch to a multiple barrel batch. Go for it and Happy Halloween!

Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company

[DannyW]

You might want to get a second bucket/carboy or your feet will get wet.

[H2]

I was thinking bout going with the old Belgian way of beer making - open vessel. So, I got enough StarSan to sanitize the bath tub and am already building a big starter!

H2

[DannyW]

Too bad about already sanitizing the tub - no starter necessary if you leave the local flora intact!

Ewwwww......

[bub]

Toe Jam Amber...
Mmmmmmm I can't wait
BUB

[DannyW]

One thing that might not scale linearly is your boiloff rate. I image it will vary based on lots of factors (kettle shape, burner capacity, kettle metal) , so you will have to experiment to find out.

When I make 2x5 gallons, I have to run off about 14 gallons. When I make 1x10 gallons, I only run off about 12 gallons.

[Bugeater]

One thing that might not scale linearly is your boiloff rate. I image it will vary based on lots of factors (kettle shape, burner capacity, kettle metal) , so you will have to experiment to find out.

When I make 2x5 gallons, I have to run off about 14 gallons. When I make 1x10 gallons, I only run off about 12 gallons.

If you are using the same kettle for this as for your 5 gallon batches, your volume of boiloff per hour will remain the same since it is a function of surface area. Your boiloff rate as a percentage of volume will cut way back.

If you are using a different kettle that you have not used before, then you will need to just make a wild assed guess as to the boiloff rate.

Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company