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Yeah, I saw that Ralph. Cheers. The smaller batch sizes aren't really a problem (in fact, considering my limited space they are probably going to be a blessing). But it is good to know that a full sized batch is doable. I was going to start with a pale ale, so I could go maxi for that. I don't know ...

Anyone else using a 20L urn?

Is there anything specific I need to know... besides the smaller batch sizes. :evil: I'm looking forward to this. All I need is the swiss voile for my grain bag and a thermometer (and a free fermenter) and I'm set to go. I've enjoyed steeping and adding my own hops. This next step looks even more fun.

Ah, this I can answer. You don't actually have to do a mash to use crystal. I don't know about melanoidin though, sorry. But you could make a decent IPA with just the Ale Kit (a can of hopped extract I presume?), half the brewing sugar and the steeped crystal made up to 18L.

If he didn't quite hit the right temps he might not have converted all the sugars either? So they stayed in the grain (sorry if wrong, Telford has done one more BIAB than me, just my understanding of discussions about mashing). I think if your thermometer had worked so would this brew. Or is close o...

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