Hi
I'm Iain from Bristol, UK.
I've been brewing for around 3 years now, having made the step up from kits to extract last year and now getting ready for the almightly jump to BIAB. I've got one last extract brew to make this weekend and following reading all the helpful info on here feel like I will be ready for my first BIAB (my 19l pot arrived yesterday) once that's been bottled.
Looking forward to learning from all you experience and sharing mine as I continue on my brewing journey,
Cheers
Iain
Post #6302 made 10 years ago
Congrats Iaian and welcome to the site. Lots of good info here
19l seems pretty small (unless your batches are also really small). There are recommended equipment lists here and lots of ways to get help from the really experienced guys. Best of luck to you and ask if questions...
19l seems pretty small (unless your batches are also really small). There are recommended equipment lists here and lots of ways to get help from the really experienced guys. Best of luck to you and ask if questions...
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Post #6303 made 10 years ago
Thanks Scott. I've been reading Ralph's posts about getting a 23l brew from a 19l pot using the maxi biab method. Looks manageable but time will tell
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Post #6304 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the club, Blinky! I'm from South Florida but lived in Edinburgh for nearly 20 years. SWMBO is from Muchty and my 2 lads were born at the Royal. By coincidence, I just kegged a BCS Scottish 80 shilling, brewed with the help of the fine folks here - hope the wife approves of the bevy.Blinky wrote:Hi folks,
I got into brewing about 6 months ago, did a few kits and my last brew was an extract brew, Scottish 80 shilling (although I only bottled yesterday and out the FV it tasted way too malty but we will see once it matures). Im from Scotland, live in a village just outside Edinburgh, I bought a 12litre stock pot so am hoping to do some partial biab or ideally a few small batches and stick them in a Demi, I really like experimenting and the idea of making small batches to try out new recipes really appeals.
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Post #6305 made 10 years ago
Hi I'm a new brewer form Belgium.
I've only made (don't dare to call it brewed) 2 extract cans that didn't required boiling or adding anything except water.
I'm converted a fridge with BrewPi for fermenting.
Next step is ordering an electic brew kettle of 27L to make some DME/LME boiling brews with hop adding.
Finally I'm planning to use BIAB in my kettle for full grain brews so I don't need a mash tun and filtering.
I've only made (don't dare to call it brewed) 2 extract cans that didn't required boiling or adding anything except water.
I'm converted a fridge with BrewPi for fermenting.
Next step is ordering an electic brew kettle of 27L to make some DME/LME boiling brews with hop adding.
Finally I'm planning to use BIAB in my kettle for full grain brews so I don't need a mash tun and filtering.
Post #6306 made 10 years ago
Welcome RMeeuws,
You certainly have some excellent examples of great beer in Belgium. Brewing doesn't have to mean hard work, you brew coffee and tea as well. The thing I have a hard time understanding is how someone can call a pot and bucket their "brewery".
Loads of good info and people on this site. Check out the BIABacus to help determine the limitations of your equipment. http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
You certainly have some excellent examples of great beer in Belgium. Brewing doesn't have to mean hard work, you brew coffee and tea as well. The thing I have a hard time understanding is how someone can call a pot and bucket their "brewery".
Loads of good info and people on this site. Check out the BIABacus to help determine the limitations of your equipment. http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
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Post #6307 made 10 years ago
Hello to everyone on the forum!
I am new to brewing (0 batches) but have made quite a few batches of wine. I am from North Carolina in the US and am impressed with all the knowledge I have witnessed thus far. Looking forward to learning more and running off a batch soon.
Cannot remember how I stumbled across the site but was drawn the BIAB method to it due to the reduced amount of equipment required to get started.
Thanks for providing this forum, it is great!
I am new to brewing (0 batches) but have made quite a few batches of wine. I am from North Carolina in the US and am impressed with all the knowledge I have witnessed thus far. Looking forward to learning more and running off a batch soon.
Cannot remember how I stumbled across the site but was drawn the BIAB method to it due to the reduced amount of equipment required to get started.
Thanks for providing this forum, it is great!
Post #6308 made 10 years ago
Welcome Archer!!
BIAB is the easiest and best way to brew Beer!!
We have a Spreadheet, Called BIABACUS, and it works Very well with LibreOffice.
You can Download "BIABACUS" at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
and get "The BIABacus - Help" at http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1863
and read the "Clear Brewing Terminology (CBT)" http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2685.
and be Brewing Great Beer in a short Time.
BIAB is the easiest and best way to brew Beer!!
We have a Spreadheet, Called BIABACUS, and it works Very well with LibreOffice.
You can Download "BIABACUS" at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
and get "The BIABacus - Help" at http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1863
and read the "Clear Brewing Terminology (CBT)" http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2685.
and be Brewing Great Beer in a short Time.
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #6310 made 10 years ago
Hi all,
Thanks for the welcome to the site. I'm in my third year of brewing here in Indiana, and have been doing BiaB since I went all grain two years ago. I've explored the site, but just realized I never registered, so here I am!
I recently got a new pot and need to make a bag bigger than my paint strainer bags I have been using. I really enjoy the BiaB process, so I'm looking forward to all the awesome information here!
Cheers!
Thanks for the welcome to the site. I'm in my third year of brewing here in Indiana, and have been doing BiaB since I went all grain two years ago. I've explored the site, but just realized I never registered, so here I am!
I recently got a new pot and need to make a bag bigger than my paint strainer bags I have been using. I really enjoy the BiaB process, so I'm looking forward to all the awesome information here!
Cheers!
Post #6311 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the forum MrBandGuy!
Sounds like you've got two years of BIAB under your belt already. Good for you (or "good on you" as the Aussies say...).
It's a fun hobby. Not sure about you, but brewing my own has increased my desire to drink more beer brewed by the pro's...local micro-breweries. Comparing mine, to see how I've done...which results in even more beer drank. Wait, maybe this brewing thing isn't such a good idea after all... 
Ah, what the heck, we've got to do something with our free time... 
Best of luck to you, and look forward to you having contributions to the forum, moving forward.
Scott
Sounds like you've got two years of BIAB under your belt already. Good for you (or "good on you" as the Aussies say...).
It's a fun hobby. Not sure about you, but brewing my own has increased my desire to drink more beer brewed by the pro's...local micro-breweries. Comparing mine, to see how I've done...which results in even more beer drank. Wait, maybe this brewing thing isn't such a good idea after all... Ah, what the heck, we've got to do something with our free time... Best of luck to you, and look forward to you having contributions to the forum, moving forward.
Scott
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Post #6312 made 10 years ago
Hello all,
My name is Anthony, I live in north west Sydney at Castle Hill.
I have been a beer drinker now for 32 years, and in that time I have drunk some pretty ordinary brews in a number of countries. About 10 years ago I thought I should be able to do better and commenced brewing from Coopers kits, and adding "bits". It has served me well but I have wanted to improve my product for a considerable time. No time like the present!
I have been really impressed by the quality and quantity of craft brewers around Australia and NZ over the past 3-5 years and they have inspired my to go all grain brewing. I recently attended a brewing course with Vince Costanzo (thoroughly encourage as a good idea), and want to commence my next phase with BIAB.
I love a hoppie IPA, and have a newly aquired taste for the Australian Brewerie's Pilsner.....new fav. I also really like their dark larger.
Finally, just so this does not become a boring autobiography, I am an enthusiastic rugby union follower (at Shute Shield and Super15 level), am currently restoring from the ground up a 1979 Honda CB900FA and ride a Honda Blackbird. Any locals who would like to go for a ride at some time, drop me a line.
Thanks in advance everybody, I can see this is a community that gives freely and generously of its time and knowledge.
Anthony
My name is Anthony, I live in north west Sydney at Castle Hill.
I have been a beer drinker now for 32 years, and in that time I have drunk some pretty ordinary brews in a number of countries. About 10 years ago I thought I should be able to do better and commenced brewing from Coopers kits, and adding "bits". It has served me well but I have wanted to improve my product for a considerable time. No time like the present!
I have been really impressed by the quality and quantity of craft brewers around Australia and NZ over the past 3-5 years and they have inspired my to go all grain brewing. I recently attended a brewing course with Vince Costanzo (thoroughly encourage as a good idea), and want to commence my next phase with BIAB.
I love a hoppie IPA, and have a newly aquired taste for the Australian Brewerie's Pilsner.....new fav. I also really like their dark larger.
Finally, just so this does not become a boring autobiography, I am an enthusiastic rugby union follower (at Shute Shield and Super15 level), am currently restoring from the ground up a 1979 Honda CB900FA and ride a Honda Blackbird. Any locals who would like to go for a ride at some time, drop me a line.
Thanks in advance everybody, I can see this is a community that gives freely and generously of its time and knowledge.
Anthony
Post #6313 made 10 years ago
Welcome Anthony! I too am an IPA fan and an avid motocyclist, always liked the Honda CB series although I am a Yamaha man myself (1982 Seca 650, 1984 Venture Royale). Most recently I have been banging around on a 1979 Harley iron head Sportster.
It sounds as though you came to biabrewer for the same reason as most: To brew better beer. BIAB allows you to brew excellent beer without the fuss and mess of traditional 3 vessel brewing. Have a look at the BIABacus and get brewing! We're always here to help....
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
---Todd
It sounds as though you came to biabrewer for the same reason as most: To brew better beer. BIAB allows you to brew excellent beer without the fuss and mess of traditional 3 vessel brewing. Have a look at the BIABacus and get brewing! We're always here to help....
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
---Todd
WWBBD?
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Post #6314 made 10 years ago
Thanks for the warm welcome Todd.
Riding a 1979 Harley.....nice! Stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
Anthony
Riding a 1979 Harley.....nice! Stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
Anthony
Post #6315 made 10 years ago
Aloha,
My name is Roger and I live on the Island of Maui in the the State of Hawaii. I've been brewing and drinking my own beer for about twenty years now but only recently became aware of BIAB. I came to this site after watching Patrick Hollingdale on a BeerSmith podcast. I think this is something that I have been looking for for quite a while now and just didn't know it existed. Now I do and I'm ready to jump in.
I'm looking forward to learning all I can about the process and I think this forum is just the place to get my schooling.
Mahalo,
Roger
My name is Roger and I live on the Island of Maui in the the State of Hawaii. I've been brewing and drinking my own beer for about twenty years now but only recently became aware of BIAB. I came to this site after watching Patrick Hollingdale on a BeerSmith podcast. I think this is something that I have been looking for for quite a while now and just didn't know it existed. Now I do and I'm ready to jump in.
I'm looking forward to learning all I can about the process and I think this forum is just the place to get my schooling.
Mahalo,
Roger
Post #6316 made 10 years ago
Welcome aboard Roger. You have come to the right place, all the info you need to successfully BIAB is here, read up, grab the BIABacus and get brewin!
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Post #6317 made 10 years ago
Welcome aboard Roger,
Enjoy your schooling and remember there are no stupid questions in the BIAB classroom.
Yeasty
Enjoy your schooling and remember there are no stupid questions in the BIAB classroom.
Yeasty
Why is everyone talking about "Cheese"
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Post #6318 made 10 years ago
Hi All,
Been brewing for 9 months here in the UK and decided all grain offered so much more flexibility with ingredients than kits or extract can. Done 1 dunkelweizen BIAB. Glad I invested the time to understand the basics of BIABacus as the ability to convert from any other recipe is fantastic. Really love the software and the helpful community. Can't remember how I came across this site to be honest.
I am a fan of most beers apart from strongly hopped ones. Love wheat beers and porters especially. Planning on working through Brewing Classic Styles to try new styles.
Big lesson so far is I need to fit a ducted extractor fan in the kitchen - walls were truly dripping and neither the kids nor my other half were that taken by the breweery smell the next morning
In fact minimising the impact on the family is an important consideration and starting to brew by 7.45pm worked out quite well for me.
Cheers!
Been brewing for 9 months here in the UK and decided all grain offered so much more flexibility with ingredients than kits or extract can. Done 1 dunkelweizen BIAB. Glad I invested the time to understand the basics of BIABacus as the ability to convert from any other recipe is fantastic. Really love the software and the helpful community. Can't remember how I came across this site to be honest.
I am a fan of most beers apart from strongly hopped ones. Love wheat beers and porters especially. Planning on working through Brewing Classic Styles to try new styles.
Big lesson so far is I need to fit a ducted extractor fan in the kitchen - walls were truly dripping and neither the kids nor my other half were that taken by the breweery smell the next morning
In fact minimising the impact on the family is an important consideration and starting to brew by 7.45pm worked out quite well for me.Cheers!
Post #6319 made 10 years ago
Welcome aboard barbuducle,
Ive had the dripping walls also. Now i brew out in the back yard.
Ive had the dripping walls also. Now i brew out in the back yard.
Post #6320 made 10 years ago
Hi all, I am from Ireland, brewing for a couple of years all grain and extract, on a 33l plastic bucket kettle system. I have a keggle being made and just ordered my BIAB bag.
Time to fill up the brain a little before the bag!
Time to fill up the brain a little before the bag!
Post #6321 made 10 years ago
Hello Yenren and welcome to the home of BIAB. Lots of great info around here and many helpful folks willing to lend a hand. Happy Brewing!
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Post #6322 made 10 years ago
Hi everyone, from Liverpool, UK!
Been making kit beer & cider since December 2014 and recently (21/04/15) brewed my first biab (Sharps Golden Citrus Ale AG recipe pack from Brewuk.co.uk) which is now in the fermenter
Really enjoyed the last few months of beer making and especially the biab! I plan on carrying on & developing my Biab for the foreseeable future and my aim is to eventually brew my own recipe.
Cheers for now
Barry
Been making kit beer & cider since December 2014 and recently (21/04/15) brewed my first biab (Sharps Golden Citrus Ale AG recipe pack from Brewuk.co.uk) which is now in the fermenter
Really enjoyed the last few months of beer making and especially the biab! I plan on carrying on & developing my Biab for the foreseeable future and my aim is to eventually brew my own recipe.Cheers for now
Barry
Post #6323 made 10 years ago
BIAB Brewer from Midwest USA. Listened to a podcast giving respect to BIAB brewing. Much appreciated the technical expertise supporting the method. Have tried a few BIAB brews prior but looking for the knowledge I get from this great site. Currently a working dad so have limited time to brew, so appreciate the smaller batch brews I can do with the family near by. Looking forward to a new batch soon.
Post #6324 made 10 years ago
Welcom SwiftG40 and cheesehead biab! You have found the best source of info on BIAB here. Read up, grab the biabacus and have a play around with it, and brew some beer! If you need help just ask, Happy brewing!
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Post #6325 made 10 years ago
Hi! Im new to brewing all grain, i have been using extracts before but thats not so fun, its like buying a breadmix..
So i started reading and got into BIAB, so i looked around and i found that the BIABacus would be great for me to calculate my recepies!
So here i am, going to order my equipment soon but before i like to get as much information as i can.
Cheers
So i started reading and got into BIAB, so i looked around and i found that the BIABacus would be great for me to calculate my recepies!
So here i am, going to order my equipment soon but before i like to get as much information as i can.
Cheers
