If you do go RIMS stick with an electric setup it is much cheaper to run. I heat my strike water in my 20lt urn to 98C then add to the kettle and top up the volume with mains water. This leaves me generally 10C short of the required temp. I then use an immersion element to bring it up to the strike ...

i allready have a very good BIAB electric setup, but one always can improve. i've been thinking about adding circulation so i can do step mashes in the pot. the initial version would have a false bottom which the bag would sit on, about 8cm from the bottom. the pot is 37 cm in diameter. next step w...

I have just listened to the show and I think they did not do the method justice. The interview did not go well and I fell rather embarrassed listening to it - Cheers

Hi, I would suggest that you listen to the pod-cast on the Brewing Network on Meads, the beverage that you would like to make is discussed. Take particular notice of the description on structured nutrient additions, it works absolute treat. When fermentation is finished leave it on its lees and cold...

Hi Folks, I live in Adelaide, I have been brewing for six years and have taken a slightly different tact than most, I have moved from a 3 vessel All Grain set up too a BIAB set up. You ask why? just for simplicity. I have improved the process introducing a pump to circulate the wort during the mash ...