I guess my question is, if I'm using Rahr American 2-row, do I just type Rahr American 2-row? I'm not sure what the spreadsheet will recognize. If that makes sense. Or am I totally overthinking this?
Thanks for the response. My kettle is 15 gallons, so I should have plenty of room for a 5 gallon batch. How important is the grain bill? Do I just need to be accurate with the amount of grain? Or does the kind matter? The reason I ask is that the spreadsheet doesn't seem to have a list to choose fro...
On Goulaigan's recommendation, I wanted to start a thread here and have somewhere to ask questions as I get closer to my first biab brew this weekend. I've downloaded the BIABacus and I also have BeerSmith. My biggest question is about the correct amount of water to start with. Do I need to put the ...
Meant to say - do you just apply heat as necessary? Goulaigan, Thanks for the info! I've heard of people putting a stainless steel colander in the bottom of the pot to avoid burning as well. Does that work or is it best to just go ahead and lift the bag? Do you insulate your pot during the mash or j...
Thanks for the info! I've heard of people putting a stainless steel colander in the bottom of the pot to avoid burning as well. Does that work or is it best to just go ahead and lift the bag? Do you insulate your pot during the mash or just apply heat as possible?
Hi everyone. I'm a fairly new brewer - started in December and this weekend will be my first biab and my first non-extract brew. I've ordered a new 15 gallon Megapot 1.2 and I'm planning on doing a blonde or possibly a SMaSH. I want to keep it simple, while brewing something I will enjoy drinking. I...