Thought I write up my experience with BIAB so far. It is now close to half a year since I decided to order the stuff needed to make beer, and since I do not like half fabricat I jumped straight into all grain, and BIAB seemed like the way to go.
The 1st brew was a Zwartzbier, it turned out excellent even though I wasted half of it due to bad technique. The beer is now long gone.
The 2nd was a brown ale, this was the first with liquid yeast. The yeast was old and did not make a started and in the end I had to re-pitch it. This one tasted a water in the start, but now it actually is quite good.
The 3rd was a Belgian double, this time with a liquid yeast + started. This one brewed without any issue, the only issue is that I'm not sure I like Belgian yeast taste
The 4th was my own recipe, based on a common Finish homemade low alcohol rye beer. This is in on its 1st week in the bottle, and already tasting excellent, sweet and spicy.
The 5th is again the Zwartzbier, this time with liquid lager yeast. I just pitched it today and planning on drinking it by Christmas.
So what did I learn:
- This forum helps you, even with stupid questions.
- BIAB is a excellent way of making all grain beer
- You need to have patient, patient and more patient...
- Pay attention to details, like I always got a lot of air into the how worth when emptying my kettle, all do to a bad connection of the hose.
So thanks for making beer making a funny hobby!
PS! I ones (15 years ago) had a Belgian beer from Palm that was deep red in color, sweet and with hints of strawberry. Does anybody have a recipe for something like that?
