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   1. 1st BIAB (is my bag right?)

      by w00g, 14 years ago in Brew Day Stories and/or Pics

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      I did my first BIAB yesterday! these are the figures:
      
      Grain: 2900gr (92% Pale Ale, 8% Crystal)
      Initial volume: 22L
      90 min mash
      PBG 1031
      90 min boil
      OG 1040 (expected 1053)
      Final volume: 10,5L
      
      So the obvious problem was in the extraction: less than 60%. Reading some posts I figured a couple of things I did wrong: first and foremost I didn't stir well and second is about the bag. I made the bag with the recomended (trapezoid) shape and when is tied it's suspended, don't touches the bottom of...

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      Congrats on your first BIAB woog :thumbs:,
      
      As wiz said, don't be worried about problems on the first brew. If they don't happen on the first one, they will later :roll:. Read this :lol:
      
      Your bag is definitely not right. You'll need a new one before your next brew. Feel free to send me a PM if you need a hand with the measurements as they can be a bit confusing.
      
      :peace:
      PP
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      PistolPatch
      14 years ago

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