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Post #326 made 15 years ago
by QldKev
1. Where are you from?
Bundy

2. How did you stumble across the site?
Got sent a link

3. What you think of it so far?
IT is the job I work in, so all good :idiot:

4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using?
Dual BIAB - made lots

5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household?
wtf

Post #330 made 15 years ago
by greggo
Hi everyone.
My name is greg. I'm a chippie from toowoomba QLD. Best thing i did was stumble across this site. Have been doing kit beers for 20 odd years and started all grain about 12 months ago. Brew number 16 is in fermenting fridge now. Have temp controller so am now on my 2nd lager fermenting at 10 degreese. Shed has beer fridge holding 4 cornies.Harvesting washing and reusing my yeast. Dosen't get much better. The reason i'm brewing great beer is because you guys out there are willing to share your knowledge and expertise so thanks everyone.

Post #331 made 15 years ago
by woopig
Hello all. About to make the jump to all grain after one year of extract brewing, and am intrigued by the brew in a bag. Can't find much in the way of detailed instructions, and came across this site via a google search.

From Little Rock, AR in the States, by the way.

Thanks

Post #332 made 15 years ago
by adcock68
Hey, this is Chris from Virginia, USA. I have been brewing for a few years, mostly extract but have done a few mini-mashes. I was getting ready to build my mash tun (bought the cooler and everything) when I watched a video from the guys at Basic Brewing doing a bag brew.

Being that I like simplicity and think some brewers put too much emphasis on things that don't really matter in the long run, I was hooked.

I have purchased some Voile, but the fabric store couldn't tell me what it was made of. Are there any easy ways to tell if it is natural or synthetic? I guess I could put a match to it and see how it responds?

Looking forward to getting into BIAB method with some gusto.

Post #333 made 15 years ago
by Red Clay
Hello fellow malt-heads! I've been brewing all-grain for about three years now, but I'm about to try out my first BIAB batch this weekend. My buddies and I all brew on a traditional single-tier, three kettle system, but I wanted to find a way to be able to make smaller batches that were all my own. I'm planning on doing a series of Single Malt, Single Hop beers to expand my understanding of what each malt brings to the party, and a 2 gallon BIAB system seemed to be the perfect method for me.

I'm an open-minded brewer that thinks that anything that makes something that tastes good, is good. So I'll keep using my complicated three-kettle system so that I can fiddle with bits between brews, and add BIAB to my repertoire to expand my small-batch capabilities.

I'm glad I found this site in my searching, and hope I don't bother you guys with too many repeated questions!

Cheers!

Post #334 made 15 years ago
by Brewtus
Hi,

I've made a few kit beers and added things to them but wanted to go all grain. Heard about BIAB and found this site. Very informative and makes brewing look a lot less daunting!

I;m hoping to start a biab soon - maybe orange coriander wheat beer:)

cheers

Brewtus

Post #335 made 15 years ago
by PistolPatch
Welcome to all the new members above, thanks for your interesting reads and sorry if we have missed any questions in this thread such as the below ;)...
adcock68 wrote: I have purchased some Voile, but the fabric store couldn't tell me what it was made of. Are there any easy ways to tell if it is natural or synthetic? I guess I could put a match to it and see how it responds?
Hi there adcock. I reckon burning it would be as good as any other method so go for it :). Some brewers have been using cotton as well but if it is cotton, make sure you give it a good boil before your first brew as sometimes they use arsenic in the production :argh:

Best of luck with your BIABs,
PP
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Post #336 made 15 years ago
by jet
Hey all I'm Jet.

I'm from Sydney, and just accidentally found the site about two hours ago so needless to say i'm impressed.

I keg my brews, and built my kegerator myself (i'll post some pics) and have done a few biabs quite successfully.

Ummm i'm an electrical engineer on the railways and prior to that was a motorcycle mechanic.

Oh and don't shun me for it but rather than ales and lagers lately i've been experimenting with ginger beers, ciders, alcoholic lemonade and a top secret "breakfast" beer.

Post #337 made 15 years ago
by dick
PistolPatch wrote:Welcome to all the new members above, thanks for your interesting reads and sorry if we have missed any questions in this thread such as the below ;)...
adcock68 wrote: I have purchased some Voile, but the fabric store couldn't tell me what it was made of. Are there any easy ways to tell if it is natural or synthetic? I guess I could put a match to it and see how it responds?
Hi there adcock. I reckon burning it would be as good as any other method so go for it :). Some brewers have been using cotton as well but if it is cotton, make sure you give it a good boil before your first brew as sometimes they use arsenic in the production :argh:

Best of luck with your BIABs,
PP
Welcome adcock

I work for a textile manufacturer and the burn test is a well known way to identify fibres. Google "identifying fibres burn test" to find out more. Other ways include coloured stains, solubility and melting point.
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Post #338 made 15 years ago
by Mr_e
Hi

I’m in the UK and a newbie to home brewing. Having played around with some basic kits, extracts, extracts with speciality grains and dry hopping, I recently invested in a 50L stock pot and some net curtains for the purposes of trying out BIAB on my gas stove. Two brews later, one of the main things I’ve learned is that the cauldron + grain bill + water is alarmingly heavy. The hernia threatening workout aside, I’m very much looking forward to learning a lot more on here, and of course, drinking the results.

Cheers

Mr e

Post #339 made 15 years ago
by the_mc
Hi Gang,

I came across BIAB a couple weeks ago through the Southern Ontario Brewers. I have been looking to go all grain and have done a lot of research and this seems like the best method for me. For simplicity, $$, equipment. I came across this site during research on AussieHomebrewer.

Cheers,

MC
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Post #341 made 15 years ago
by Aleian
Hi everyone

My name's Ian, I'm from Yorkshire, England. I started brewing beer this year and I've done a dozen or so kits to get a feel for it. I started playing around with hop additions to the kits and was about to start extract brewing with a view to stepping it up to all grain when I got all the equipment together but then I discovered BIAB through the "Jim's Beer Kit" forum over here - it looks like a great way to get into all grain without the expense! That put me on to this forum and I'm soaking up all the information I can get from you guys before I get started in the next month or so.

My favourite beer styles are Imperial Stouts, Porters, IPA's and anything with a massive hop flavour so I can't wait to get started on making my own brews. Many thanks to everyone who contributes here to get me going in the right direction :salute:

Post #342 made 15 years ago
by Guidry
Hey! I'm Chris from Baton Rouge,La (USA). Been brewing extract and partials for a few years and looking to get into AG. This seems to be a great alternative.

I'm a structural engineer by day and fill the rest of my time with my family as well as my other hobbies which include homebrewing, rocketry, geocaching, and umpiring amateur baseball.

Post #343 made 15 years ago
by Western Brewer
Hi Everyone
My name's Mark and I am from Byfleet in Surrey England.
I have done some AG brewing in the past but for the past
few years it's been on hold as our son was born,now he's three
I get a bit more sparetime.
Just got a kit on the go at the moment to get my hand back in but would like to to go back to AG and BIAB looks a good way to go.
I found out about this site from Jims Homebrew Kit and there's some good info on the site. I also want to make smaller batches of beer (10 litre length) so again BIAB sounds suited to that.
Best wishes, Mark
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Post #344 made 15 years ago
by kuzzy
Hi everyone.

My name is Brian aka Kuzzy, I live in Karalee QLD. I have been collecting stuff for a 3V setup for the last six months(2x50L kegs obtained legit and 40L Rubbermaid cooler), but have decided that BIAB is more likely my style. I am hoping to get my BIAB setup going during Xmass with an electric element in the 50L keg - I'll be posting about that elsewhere soon for advice.

I have been doing Kits since 1989 off and on, with the odd trick bit - really enjoy dry hopping at the moment. Yet to try and yeasts other than what is under the lid of the kit - but I have just brought a temp controller and an old big fridge so I'll start playing very soon with yeasts.

I also keg my beer now as I can't stand doing bottles - one of the best investments I have every made!

I found this website via web search - looks great - I have heaps of questions to ask!

Cheers,

Kuzzy

Post #345 made 15 years ago
by craigb74
Hi All,

I'm Craig from Sydney. Been using brew kits off & on for a while. A mate got me interested in AG brewing, he suggested I try BIAB due to limited space. This site came up at the top of a google search :thumbs:

Looking forward to getting started, heaps of useful info on the site, keep up the good work.

Cheers,

Post #346 made 15 years ago
by Canny Fettle
Good morning , afternoon, or evening all depending where you are. My name is Ed and im from the north east in the UK. Been making wine off and on for about 20-25 years but always failed miserably when it came to making beer/lager. Recently jumped back into it doing a couple of kits with additions and found most of what i was looking for from jims forum. Looking to do AG in the future but have been reading about BIAB and thought "why not"! Really looking forward to giving it a try. I am 18 years old with 22 years experience (40) self employed for the past 12 years, and a registered angling coach working with various charity's. Anyway thats me, let the learning begin.

Ed.

Post #349 made 15 years ago
by txinga
Hi, txinga here. I'm in Woodstock, GA. I found this site from a reference on homebrewtalk.com forums. I have three extract brews under my belt and am looking forward to moving to all grain. I think BIAB is the way for me. Ease of use is my favorite reason for this.

Cheers,

tx

Post #350 made 15 years ago
by SmithB
Hello everyone.

I'm from Sylvania Township, Ohio in the US. Been brewing off and on for about 15 years. Did first all grain a few days ago with info. I got from this site. Everything went well, I guess I will find out in a few weeks. Looking forward to doing some more.

Thank you for all the great information.
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