Small Batch = Quicker fermentation?

Yesterday, I created two small (1-gallon) experimental batches, and pitched with (probably) enough yeast. As the total volume is 1/5th of normal, does it stand to reason that complete fermentation will be only 1/5th as long? I suspect not, but hope so–but I don’t know for sure–so I’m asking. :smiley:

If you pitched proportionally to volume, then no, it shouldn’t be dramatically faster.

no…man breweries would be screwed if it went like that

no…man breweries would be screwed if it went like that[/quote]

It would take a year to ferment a batch.

I brew one gallon batches and it takes the normal amount of time to ferment. Yeast still need their time to do their job.

no…man breweries would be screwed if it went like that[/quote]

It would take a year to ferment a batch.[/quote]

Ha. Shit more than that…