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   1. The BIAB Calculator (Obsolete: See BIABacus Pre-Release below)

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in The Master Guide of BIAB Brewing

      

      Please note that over the last few years we have been developing a far more advanced spreadsheet called, The BIABAcus. Registered users , not Newly registered users * can download a pre-release version of The BIABacus from the first post of the BIABacus Pre-Release - Your First Impressions thread.
      
      The Calculator (now replaced by The BIABacus - see above).
      
      [Note that the attached spreadsheet has copyright. You are free to distribute the spreadsheet as long as you clearly hyperlink this post...
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   2. The Checklist

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in The Master Guide of BIAB Brewing

      

      The Checklist
      
      The Checklist is a simple spreadsheet that is a summary of The Commentary .
      
      The Checklist is based on the recipe, equipment and efficiency figures used in The Commentary but all these can be changed.
      
      BIABrewer.info realises that The Checklist is very primitive. There are hundreds of improvements that are needed that will take some time to achieve. (Any change in one part of The Master Guide requires major re-writes in most/all other parts.)
      
      For now, the following will get...
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   3. Copyright Information

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Important Notices

      

      IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before posting on BIABrewer.info
      
      Copyright Information
      
      All posts authored under the name of, BIABrewer, are protected by copyright. You are most welcome to link these posts or copy them for personal use. If you would like to use the information in any other way, please PM BIABrewer so as permission from the author and/or BIABrewer can be sought.
      
      IMPORTANT: We would ask that both...
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   4. How to Subscribe to a Forum or a Topic

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Important Notices

      

      IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before posting on BIABrewer.info
      
      How to Subscribe to a Forum or a Topic.
      
      Subscribing to a Forum or a Topic means that you are emailed any time an update is made to the Forum or Topic (thread.) This is an excellent way of staying up to date on areas that interest you or on any major site changes.
      
      How to Subscribe to a Forum
      
      To subscribe to a Forum, firstly click on the forum, e.g....
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   5. How to Insert a Link into a Post

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Important Notices

      

      IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before posting on BIABrewer.info
      
      How to Insert a Link into a Post.
      by Gavin Lyle (hashie)
      
      This is a quick guide to explain how to insert a link into a post.
      
      Before posting a link, you need an address to the web page you want linked and a word or phrase for the link to appear as.
      
      Step by Step Guide to Posting a Link
      
      1. Open up a new tab on your browser and go to the page you want...
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   6. The Basics of Creating Your Own Recipe

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Creating Your Own Recipes

      

      [Like all, The Basics, in the General Brewing Skills section, the following is not a definitive guide. It is simply a guide that will get a new brewer under way safely and with confidence. Please advise BIABrewer of any errors. Please justify, in full, any contrary topics that you may choose to start in this forum. If well-written and justified, they will be, promoted, as best as we are able.]
      
      All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they...
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   7. Welcome to BIABrewer.info

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in BIABrewer.info Essentials

      

      All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to participate in this site provided they read all topics in BIABrewer.info Essentials and Important Notices .
      
      Welcome to BIABrewer.info!
      
      Welcome to the world of brewing brilliant all-grain beer in just a single 'hard' vessel! The B rew I n A B ag method is significantly easier to understand and employ than traditional all-grain home-brewing methods yet produces beers that have proven, even in competitions, to be the equivalent to...
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   8. Site Structure - Where to be Formal & Where to Relax

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in BIABrewer.info Essentials

      

      All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to particpate in this site provided they read all topics in BIABrewer.info Essentials and Important Notices .
      
      Site Structure - Where to be Formal & Where to Relax
      
      The most important forum for new site members is BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members . It is the first forum where a BIABrewer should become active. It is a relaxed forum where you will initially be welcomed, get to know the site and other brewers.
      
      The Five Major Sections...
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   9. How to Collect Your Site Keys

      by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in BIABrewer.info Essentials

      

      All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to particpate in this site provided they read all topics in BIABrewer.info Essentials and Important Notices .
      
      How to Collect Your Site Keys
      
      Once you have registered as a Newly Registered User, and have read all topics in BIABrewer.info Essentials and Important Notices , explore the site for a little while. When you feel comfortable, make a post in the, My First Post! thread. Your post will not appear on the site until it has been visually...
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   10. How Can Retailers Contribute to BIABrewer.info?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Important Notices

       

       IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before posting on BIABrewer.info
       
       How Can Retailers Contribute to BIABrewer.info?
       
       Retailers are an essential part of the brewing community. Many are well-intentioned, offer brilliant advice and are passionate about looking after us brewers. Some of them are so passionate they actually sometimes forget they are retailers!
       
       If you are a retailer who is passionate about brewing, you should...
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   11. I Have Never Brewed Before!

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members

       

       IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before posting on BIABrewer.info
       
       If you have never brewed a beer before but are excited to become a part of such a guild , then you should start posting in the Kit and Fresh Wort Kit Brewing section of the site. We will get you under way there.
       
       BIABrewer.info recommends...
       
       1. That you join a brewing forum in your region so as you can get advice from brewers, next door, and stay informed of...
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   12. A Guide to Electric BIAB using an Urn

       by Beachbum, 15 years ago in Electric BIAB

       

       BIABrewer Note: All brewers, new and experienced are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they have read the below.
       
       A Basic Guide to BIAB using an Urn
       
       By Michael Gardner (Beachbum)
       
       Introduction
       
       For a comprehensive guide to BIAB, see the Master Guide on this forum. This article is in two sections, a general discussion followed by a 'how to'.
       
       There is a more detailed introduction to BIAB in the main Guide on this forum. However as a refresher:
       The entire water...
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   13. The Basics of Measurement and Records.

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Measurement, Mathematics and Records

       

       All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they have read the below.
       
       This section of the forum is still being structured.
       
       Note that this section needs to make the following points...
       
       1. This section will probably best be written as a series of several stickies. Do not lock the topics but clean, the thread regularly.
       
       2. Calibration - Volumes of vessels, thermometers and hydrometers.
       
       3. The following write could help somewhere...
       
       New...
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   14. The Basics of Hopping

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in From Mash to Lauter (Water to Sweet Liquor)

       

       [Like all, The Basics, in the General Brewing Skills section, the following is not a definitive guide. It is simply a guide that will get a new brewer under way safely and with confidence. Please advise BIABrewer of any errors. Please justify, in full, any contrary topics that you may choose to start in this forum. If well-written and justified, they will be, promoted, as best as we are able.]
       
       All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they...
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   15. The Basics of Mashing

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in From Mash to Lauter (Water to Sweet Liquor)

       

       All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they have read the below.
       
       Currently being written by BIABrewer.
       
       Overview
       
       Mashing is the process where we add the grain to our hot liquor (water) and sugars are then leached from the grain into the liquor. This liquor becomes, “sweet liquor,” during the mashing process.
       
       The temperatures and times at which grain is mashed affects some characteristics of the final beer. Some beers are mashed at...
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   16. FAQ: Should I make a bag or can I buy one?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

       

       FAQ: Should I make a bag or should I buy one?
       
       The bag is a critical part of the BIAB process. You need to have a bag that is of the right material, size, shape and strength.
       
       Bags Designed by BIABrewer
       
       BIABrewer has designed a bag that is tapered, elasticised, tabbed and stitched strongly. It is quite a complex design and therefore expensive and time-consuming to make as a one-off item. BIABrewer.info intends, as soon as possible, to wholesale/retail a range of high quality BIAB bags to...
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   17. The Basics of Fermentation

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Fermentation (Wort to Still Beer)

       

       [Like all, The Basics, in the General Brewing Skills, Equipment etc, section, the following is not a definitive guide. It is simply a guide that will get a new brewer under way safely and with confidence. Please advise BIABrewer of any errors. Please justify, in full, any contrary topics that you may choose to start in this forum. If well-written and justified, they will be, promoted, as best as we are able.]
       
       All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section...
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   18. The Best Way to Start & Manage a New Topic

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Important Notices

       

       IMPORTANT: We would ask that both experienced and inexperienced forum users read the following fully before creating new topics on BIABrewer.info
       
       The Best Way to Start & Manage a New Topic.
       If you are a new brewer, you may find that there is so much information on the net, it can be very hard to know or find what information is relevant to your level of experience. Many experienced brewers well remember how confusing this can be. BIABrewer.info is very conscious of this.
       
       For this reason,...
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   19. The Basics of Cleaning and Sanitisation

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Cleaning and Sanitisation

       

       [Like all, The Basics, in the General Brewing Skills section, the following is not a definitive guide. It is simply a guide that will get a new brewer under way safely and with confidence. Please advise BIABrewer of any errors. Please justify, in full, any contrary topics that you may choose to start in this forum. If well-written and justified, they will be, promoted, as best as we are able.]
       
       All brewers, new and experienced, are encouraged to start new topics in this section provided they...
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   20. FAQ: What equipment do I need?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

       

       FAQ: What equipment do I need?
       
       The following applies for brewing a standard batch of beer. As a standard, we will work on 23 lts (6.1 US gal) into the fermenter. For smaller batches, see BIABrewer.info's Mini BIABs section.
       
       In addition to the usual equipment needed to ferment a standard, kit beer, you will need...
       
       A Kettle (Pot)
       
       Look for a kettle or stock pot with a good solid base. Aluminium or stainless steel is fine. (See the FAQ, “What are the pros and cons of varying kettle sizes?”...
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   21. FAQ: What are the pros & cons of varying kettle sizes?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

       

       FAQ: What are the pros & cons of varying kettle sizes?
       
       Whether one brews with BIAB or traditionally, all kettle sizes have advantages and disadvantages. For example, a small pot might allow you to use your stove top as a heat source but will only yield a small batch of beer whilst a huge pot might allow you to brew double-batches simply but will be large and heavy to handle, require a strong heat source and single batches might be shallow in the kettle leading to high evaporation figures and...
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   22. FAQ: What if I don't have a rope and pulley?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

       

       While having a rope and pulley system makes things easier, it is not a necessity for single batches. It is certainly not a major issue especially when starting out.
       
       Industrial rubber gloves are a cheap and handy addition for any all-grain brewer but can be an extra God-send for the BIABrewer without a rope and pulley. Simply lift the bag slowly and twirl it until tight letting the sweet liquor/wort drain into the kettle. Now, just dump the bag. A twisted bag for a standard batch will weigh at...
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   23. FAQ: Can I do a double batch?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in From Mash to Lauter (Water to Sweet Liquor)

       

       Yes. The material recommended for BIAB bags is very strong. If you have bought a BIABrewer-approved bag or made one using the instructions given here Should I Make a Bag or Can I Buy One?
       
       Similiar limitations on kettle-size and burners that apply to traditional brewing also apply to BIAB though. (see the FAQ above, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of varying size kettles?”)
       
       Whilst it isn't overly hard to pull a double-batched bag from the kettle especially with a coarser crush...
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   24. FAQ: What brewing software should I Use?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in Measurement, Mathematics and Records

       

       FAQ: What brewing software should I use?
       
       BIABrewer.info has provided The Calculator to help you get started. It is very simple and will get any brewer under way with confidence.
       
       ADMIN NOTE: A Pre-Release Version of The BIABacus is now available. The BIABacus supersedes The Calculator. Despite currently only being in spreadsheet form, The BIABAcus has many revolutionary features that make it faster to learn, safer to use and more powerful, accurate and intuitive than any existing software....
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   25. What should my grain crush be like?

       by BIABrewer, 15 years ago in From Mash to Lauter (Water to Sweet Liquor)

       

       Any all-grain brewer, traditional or BIAB, should view crushing the grain as aiming to break the grain open not pulverise it. Regard the grain as a container that holds sugar. You simply want to open that container.
       
       The recommendation you often read, that, with BIAB, you can crush as fine as you like, is poor advice. If you pulverise your grain or turn it into flour, you are causing two problems. The first is that the resulting beer can develop tannin flavours. These flavours come from the...
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