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pre-pitching volumes and other measurements recap

Hi! I'll brew my first beer in two days. I have a few questions about the measurement I will take in order to fill the BIABacus. I searched the forum for these answers but I really couldn't find everything I need. I know this is a lot but, even if I don't fully understand the meaning and the impact ...

It's OK to leave it on while rising to mash temperature (and during the mash) but once the boil starts and the steam rises, keep it off! The steam drives off badness and leaves goodness! :) But is it necessary to leave the lid on during mash or just recommended? I would gladly save the money for th...

Hey mate, not sure where you are but second hand white goods are normally pretty cheap. Maybe $20 was lucky but if you can't pick up a chest freezer for under $50 I'd be surprised. Surprise! :) I live in Italy and I couldn't find a freezer for less than 50$...in fact I couldn't find one for less th...

Hi Contrarian For controlling fermentation temperature I bought a used chest freezer ($20) and an STC1000 temp controller that I wired up myself ($20). That would be sweet but a chest freezer for 20$?? Isn't that a really great price? seems difficult to find a deal like that! For the pot: I'll go wi...

Hi BobB! gnmrc, You have done your homework! Bravo! :thumbs: You will be a great brewer in time. I would suggest as I do to all new brewers. Get the fundamentals working first before you buy it all. (For me!) Half the fun is buying brew toys and gadgets. If you buy them all at once there is nothing ...

My first question is... Have you read The Basics of Cleaning and Sanitisation ? So, firstly read the above link, and once done, let us know what your solution is and we'll correct that if necessary. Basically I am saying that what you are proposing on sanitation is not correct so let's get that rig...

Thank you Lemon for answering! I have a few questions... Gnmrc, With the mashing, I wouldn't worry about the pH measuring and controlling just yet. You will make great beer without worrying about pH. Or the iodine test, just make sure you mash for 90 minutes. Are you saying this because PH actually ...

First BIAB buy list

This is gonna be a long post, please take the time to help a first time brewer in need! I am about to purchase my first equipment to brew beer and I'm going with the BIAB method. I'm making this list to ask you some thoughts and opinions..I'd like to know if this list is complete. Sanitisation - (na...

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