G'Day -
I have made a short video outlining the steps involved in my BIAB setup -
I think it would be useful for someone who is trying to get their head around brewing all grain beer, and also the basics of the BIAB technique although, unlike pure BIAB, I am using two vessells.
I hope its of use to brewers, it's the first video I've made, I had fun making it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMYaPD8zJ9k
Cheers -
Jack
Post #2 made 14 years ago
Good video Jack, well done.
Is your urn not strong enough to do the boil?
Is your urn not strong enough to do the boil?
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Post #3 made 14 years ago
nice video. i was wondering why you don't boil in the urn too.
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fermenter: Sourdough Spelt Ale, Classic Lambic, Oud Brune, Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel
Kegs: Bob's Black IPA, Blanc Blond, Soda...
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fermenter: Sourdough Spelt Ale, Classic Lambic, Oud Brune, Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel
Kegs: Bob's Black IPA, Blanc Blond, Soda...
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Post #4 made 14 years ago
Thanks!
I dunno - i've never boiled in the urn.
My kettle and burner was the first bit of kit I had, so ive grown my system from there.
The kettle is about 50L, so larger than the urn, and i've been able to pull off double batches with ease, due to the size of the kettle.
Also, my kettle has a nice base, where, after a whirlpool, trub collects nicely in the centre, and I have built a pickup tube that collects from the side, maximising wort collection and minimising trub.
And it keeps my shiny urn nice and clean
Just another variant in the many ways to make beer
I dunno - i've never boiled in the urn.
My kettle and burner was the first bit of kit I had, so ive grown my system from there.
The kettle is about 50L, so larger than the urn, and i've been able to pull off double batches with ease, due to the size of the kettle.
Also, my kettle has a nice base, where, after a whirlpool, trub collects nicely in the centre, and I have built a pickup tube that collects from the side, maximising wort collection and minimising trub.
And it keeps my shiny urn nice and clean
Just another variant in the many ways to make beer
Post #5 made 14 years ago
Nice video. Where did you get the thermometer/timer from (and how much do they cost)?
Looks handy having a timer a thermometer in one.
Looks handy having a timer a thermometer in one.
Post #6 made 14 years ago
aah yes its so awesome i bought two.
They're about $40 from memory - from www.chef.com.au
However, i just tried the website and I can seem to find the link for you.
The old link used to be this
http://www.chef.com.au/prod/show/115/21 ... club-chef/
but it looks like its disappeared. Perhaps email them and find out how you can get one?
Cheers - Jack
They're about $40 from memory - from www.chef.com.au
However, i just tried the website and I can seem to find the link for you.
The old link used to be this
http://www.chef.com.au/prod/show/115/21 ... club-chef/
but it looks like its disappeared. Perhaps email them and find out how you can get one?
Cheers - Jack
Post #7 made 14 years ago
I have a Taylor (about 25 bucks from Wam-mart)it works fine so long as you don't leave the probe in the mash.It tends to take on fluid and is useless for about a week.
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Post #8 made 14 years ago
Great video Jack 
The shot of the boil is very informative, I think alot of newbies struggle with this aspect and are not quiet sure what a good rolling boil is, your video shows what to look for perfectly.
well done
Yeasty
The shot of the boil is very informative, I think alot of newbies struggle with this aspect and are not quiet sure what a good rolling boil is, your video shows what to look for perfectly.
well done
Yeasty
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Post #9 made 14 years ago
You make it look so easy!!! Just ordered my first lot of grain so looking forward to having a crack at BIAB.
Videos like this are great to learn more from...and give you a bit of confidence in having a go
Thanks heaps
Videos like this are great to learn more from...and give you a bit of confidence in having a go
Thanks heaps
Post #10 made 14 years ago
Nice vid jack!
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Post #11 made 14 years ago
Missed this thread until now jd. Always impressed at you guys who can do videos 
. That's all turned out clearly. The only confusing bit is that newbies might think you need the urn as well to BIAB - maybe add a note on this in the description?
Have you tried just mashing and boiling in the kettle to save cleaning both vessels and getting rid of the second 'tier'? (You could make coffee in the urn to stop you drinking during the brew day
).
I think I must have an earlier version of your thermometer - I actually have two of them and they are very accurate. I think I bought mine about three years ago and the battries are still going even though the units are always on
. Bought mine from Gryphon Brewing but I can no longer see them there 
. (Just found my one here. Yours looks flasher though 
.)
Cheers jack,
PP
P.S. In the process of the above, also found this link for protecting your probe. Not a bad idea.
. That's all turned out clearly. The only confusing bit is that newbies might think you need the urn as well to BIAB - maybe add a note on this in the description?Have you tried just mashing and boiling in the kettle to save cleaning both vessels and getting rid of the second 'tier'? (You could make coffee in the urn to stop you drinking during the brew day
).I think I must have an earlier version of your thermometer - I actually have two of them and they are very accurate. I think I bought mine about three years ago and the battries are still going even though the units are always on
. Bought mine from Gryphon Brewing but I can no longer see them there . (Just found my one here. Yours looks flasher though .) Cheers jack,
PP
P.S. In the process of the above, also found this link for protecting your probe. Not a bad idea.
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Post #12 made 14 years ago
Great video, for someone looking to start out BIAB brewing you make it look very straightforward.
