Hi All,

I'm a new beer brewer, having recently brewed my first batch from a kit using extracts. I split the base batch (a stout) into 4 carboys and added different flavorings to each, and was surprised how well it turned out! It was a lot of fun, and now I want to take the plunge and step into all grain. I like the idea of getting creative and making different kinds of beers that you can't find at the store.

I heard of BIAB on Basic Brewing Radio, and it seems like a great way to make all-grain batches with relatively basic equipment. I'm planning to start off with the all-grain BIAB stout recipe they shared on their program and compare it to the stout I made from the kit. Looking forward to experimenting a bit and having fun with a new hobby!

Hi All,
I'm new to brewing and I'm very interested in BIAB. I'm from Massachusetts in the US. The site looks great and I'm looking forward to learning a lot from all of you.
Joe

Hello!

My name is Dan, I'm from London, UK. I found this website via numerous recommendations on the Jim's Beer Kit forum. I am currently brewing kits (5 gallon batches). I am interested in BIAB as I'd like to (a) brew smaller volume, more frequently and (b) move towards all-grain. BIAB appears to satisfy both interests and this forum appears to be the website best placed to educate me accordingly.

I look forward to spending some time around these parts and earning my all-grain stripes!

Dan.

goulaigan wrote:Hey Dan and welcome aboard. I would agree that BIAB checks all the boxes, including not only moving toward all-grain but arriving there, since BIAB is pure all-grain brewing(in one vessel). Have a look around, grab the biabacus and get brewing some awesome beer!

Thank you for the welcome! Unfortunately my excitement at starting BIAB has been set back by the reality presented to me by BIABacus - At least, thanks to the kind people who have contributed to this wonderful tool, I know now before having invested in an unsuitable set-up... Please do feel free to dissect my problem further here:

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Hi All

Live in UK - on south coast England. Last brewed three years ago. One child and one house move latter have decided to restart, moving to all grain. Bought a 50l pot that will work on induction, debated (briefly) what would happen if caught boring a hole in our plastic freezer box and while researching best shape/size for a future-proof mash tun picked up on BIAB. I bought a bag as 'stop gap' as thought would get me going. Listened to a Pat Hollingdale podcast which linked here. Am completely bowled over by the amount of information and help to those new to BIAB (as well as debate by experts). What a great site - forget 'stop gap’ - this could very well be all I ever need! Thanks all and really look forward to getting involved - lot to pick up on...

Andrew

Hello! joining to further my BIAB methods and make some great beer. Time to step everything up a notch, I've brewed 1 extract batch, 1 partial mash via biab and a 1 gallon all grain biab - next step is 5 gallon all grain BIAB.

Hello! Brand new to BIAB. Looking to do small batches to start. Located in NE US.

THANKS!

Hello from Colorado!

New to brewing - have about 5 extract batches under my belt, but will be trying BIAB this weekend. I was doing some on-line research and came across this site and it looks like a wealth of info.

I'm looking forward to learning all I can and hopefully get to a point where I can actually contribute some, too!

Greetings!

I'm an eternal student of home brewing with 13 batches on my belt. I started two years ago, and since then, I've gone from extract to AG, chilling to no-chilling, and bottling to kegging. I still sparge for efficiency. In the future, I hope to learn yeast culture.

Hello from Yorkshire, England.

I've been brewing from kits for the last 2 years with great results. I'm now looking to expand my skills and brew my own recipes, which is why BIAB really interests me. I've bought a 50L pot and a gas burner, and I plan to brew in my garage. My wife has kindly agreed to make a bag for me, so I should be ready for my first BIAB batch in the next week or two.

Thanks for the fantastic website.