Display posts from previous
Sort by

Post #3 made 14 years ago
by Yeasty
hashie wrote:Hi Zelig, I give mine a rinse with the hose and then throw it into a normal wash, the next time the machine is going.
+1

Just watch what is in the detergent tyou use. My bag smells of lavender at the moment!!
Last edited by Yeasty on 12 Nov 2011, 05:35, edited 4 times in total.
Why is everyone talking about "Cheese"
    • SVA Brewer With Over 50 Brews From Great Britain

Post #4 made 14 years ago
by hashie
Yeasty wrote:
+1

Just watch what is in the detergent tyou use. My bag smells of lavender at the moment!!
Good point Yeasty, we have a daughter with allergies, so we use "sensitive" detergents. Which basically means little to no perfumes.
Last edited by hashie on 12 Nov 2011, 07:03, edited 4 times in total.
"It's beer Jim, but not as we know it."

Post #5 made 14 years ago
by PistolPatch
hashie wrote:Hi Zelig, I give mine a rinse with the hose and then throw it into a normal wash, the next time the machine is going.
Same here although I wouldn't wash my bag with hashie's pants or socks :lol:.

I think any detergent would be fine as polyester is very impervious so it would retain so little scent, I think it would be very unlikely to affect your beer.
Last edited by PistolPatch on 12 Nov 2011, 07:16, edited 4 times in total.
If you have found the above or anything else of value on BIABrewer.info, consider supporting us by getting some BIPs!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From Australia

Post #6 made 14 years ago
by stux
I just rinse it a bit to get the stIckiness out then hang it in the sun. A few days later you can shake the dry grain out!
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III

5/7/12

Post #8 made 14 years ago
by BobBrews
Lylo wrote:+ with stux except now I hang in the snow!
+1 Lylo
Last edited by BobBrews on 12 Nov 2011, 20:42, edited 4 times in total.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #9 made 14 years ago
by Squared
Lylo wrote:+ with stux except now I hang in the snow!
How is that going for you? Are you bringing your kettle indoors now? Just asking since I haven't brewed since mid october...

Still wondering if I can get away with wrapping the kettle up extra during the seasonal shift.
Last edited by Squared on 13 Nov 2011, 02:52, edited 4 times in total.

Post #10 made 14 years ago
by Lylo
Have you seen my post in http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=846
Actually I tested out my garage last weekend and it worked well.I bought a co detector and fire extinguisher first! The only downside really was all of the hauling from my basement brewery to the garage.I plan to do most of my brewing outside and just try to pick calm days.I can tolerate very cold temps so long as the wind stays down.
Also check out paulbigelows diyhttp://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=676
Last edited by Lylo on 13 Nov 2011, 07:40, edited 4 times in total.
AWOL

Post #11 made 14 years ago
by ianh
I just rinse with cold water then hang up to dry, then about every 20 brews I throw the grain bag and hop bags into some bleach to soak and restore their original colour.

Post #12 made 14 years ago
by stux
ianh wrote:I just rinse with cold water then hang up to dry, then about every 20 brews I throw the grain bag and hop bags into some bleach to soak and restore their original colour.
I use Oxygen Bleach... aka PBW :)
Last edited by stux on 13 Nov 2011, 15:51, edited 4 times in total.
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III

5/7/12

Post #13 made 14 years ago
by Zelig
Ok, thanks for reporting your experience.
The first time i just rinsed mine with water, but I think next time I'll put it in the machine.
It's a little smelly now... :|
    • SVA Brewer With Over 50 Brews From Italy

Post #14 made 13 years ago
by rens
I recently had to bleach my biab bag to remove some spots that came about from it being put away wet...anyway, its clean
now but I am worried that the voile may have retained bleach which will impart off flavors. Anybody have advice on this topic?
I did boil the bag for quite some time and also soaked it in a strong solution of campden (1 tablet for 4 liters) but when I boil
the bag I still get a slight whiff of chlorine.

Any advice or experiences?

Post #15 made 13 years ago
by stux
I would continue rinsing the bag until the only chlorine wiff you get is from the chlorine in your hot water
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III

5/7/12
Post Reply

Return to “BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members”

Brewers Online

Brewers browsing this forum: No members and 77 guests