Hey here's a question...
Through reading some discussions on HBT regarding satellite fermenters, I learned that they're not a good indicator as to when fermentation is complete, because the yeast can work through a smaller vessel - say an 8-ounce bottle - faster than they can 5 gallons of wort.
Does the same apply to these 1 or 1.5 gallon batches of brew? Do they typically ferment out quicker due to the generally-small volume of wort? So instead of sitting through a 3-week primary, as I normally do my 2.5 or 5 gallon batches, can I maybe drop down to 2 weeks and then go straight to the bottle?
Just curious everyone's thought on this...