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While I don't yet brew with anyone else, but I am becoming curious about doing 10 gallon batches and splitting them up and fermenting differently, so I'm leaning more and more towards the monster.

Forum: Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.
Topic: Need new Kettle...Is bigger always better?
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One of the differences I saw between the 2 is that the 62qt has a lip which supports the basket ~2" above the bottom while the larger will go all the way down, but has 3 indented holes to add ss bolts as feet. so there is a bit more flexibility with the larger as well, in that regard. Thanks for the...

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Topic: Need new Kettle...Is bigger always better?
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Need new Kettle...Is bigger always better?

I have the opportunity to pick up a new Bayou Classic 82 qt ss kettle and ss basket for less than a 62 qt one.
I do mostly 5 gallon batches and the thing just looks huge...will ther be any downside to getting the larger kettle?
Still able to do 5 gallon batches?

Thanks!

Forum: Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.
Topic: Need new Kettle...Is bigger always better?
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I guess the fuller aspect of my postulation is the use of a second full size BIAB bag for full floating around in the wort-yness of the hops. Voile is pretty inexpensive and due to a odd 28" inseam and the need to hem all my pants myself, I already know how to sew. That was the gist of the bag quest...

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Topic: First BIAB this past weekend...
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First BIAB this past weekend...

Overall, I think it went fairly well considering several varied factors: first 2 batches in over 8 months, first BIABs, first brews with my own milled 2 row, first time using the keggle I converted, and first recipe I made up myself...whewwww. Various learning opportunities presented themselves-one ...

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Topic: First BIAB this past weekend...
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Thanks for the quick reply. I understand the reasoning behind your postion on both the therm and the tap, and I can see that I will probably not add the therm to the new keggle, but when I weigh the disadvantages of the tap install against the advantages...well, that ones not as clear to me. If the ...

Forum: BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members
Topic: Questions on keg conversion...
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Questions on keg conversion...

I am an extract brewer and want to try BIAB. I am also in the process of converting a keg to a brewing vessel. I've cut and cleaned it up and am ready to install whatever I should... I have been brewing in a Polar Ware 10g kettle w/ a therm and ball valve installed. My question is this- I know I can...

Forum: BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members
Topic: Questions on keg conversion...
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Hello!

My name is Ben and I live in Norfolk, VA.
I found the site while perusing the web and looking at moving up from extract brewing. Been brewing about a year and have gone from kitchen to the garage.
Currently between positions, but work in financial services.

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