Hi,
I'm from Lancashire, England. I love all thgings ale but have never brewed before...the idea of doing a kit doesn't float my boat and due to limited space BIAB looks ideal for me...keen to know what it is all about but can't find much info in the UK sites.
Julian
Post #352 made 15 years ago
Stovetop BIAB should be an ideal starting point. Will allow you to try your hand at making real beer from nothing more than grain, some kitchen utensils, and a sqm of swiss voileJulesB wrote:Hi,
I'm from Lancashire, England. I love all thgings ale but have never brewed before...the idea of doing a kit doesn't float my boat and due to limited space BIAB looks ideal for me...keen to know what it is all about but can't find much info in the UK sites.
Julian
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On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III
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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 #353 made 15 years ago
Greetings from sunny Qld Down Under...
Wow what a plethora of information this site is and that is before I am able to see all of it!!
Being new to all things BIAB and almost new to beer brewing, I'm looking forward to gaining heaps of knowledge and in time helping other also.
I've purchased all the equipment needed and even had some grain cracked this morning ready for my first attempt at BIAB.
Look forward to being an active member of the site.
Cheers for now
Bazza
Wow what a plethora of information this site is and that is before I am able to see all of it!!
Being new to all things BIAB and almost new to beer brewing, I'm looking forward to gaining heaps of knowledge and in time helping other also.
I've purchased all the equipment needed and even had some grain cracked this morning ready for my first attempt at BIAB.
Look forward to being an active member of the site.
Cheers for now
Bazza
Cheers for now
Bazza B
Bazza B
Post #354 made 15 years ago
Hi Jules
Snowed in at the moment ?
Yes BIAB is also getting popular in the UK, not trying to steer you away from this forum but Jim's beer kit forum, UK, has also started a BIAB sub forum although a lot of the posts point people straight back here 
I'm sure you'll get a lot of good advice here.
Snowed in at the moment ?
Yes BIAB is also getting popular in the UK, not trying to steer you away from this forum but Jim's beer kit forum, UK, has also started a BIAB sub forum although a lot of the posts point people straight back here I'm sure you'll get a lot of good advice here.
Post #355 made 15 years ago
Hi BIAB, great site. Found you on a google search today. I look forward to reading through your content. Brewerboy
Post #356 made 15 years ago
Hi all, I've been lurking around AHB for a while now and it's good to see a few familiar faces in here. I'm from Berowra just north of Sydney. Have been brewing for about 7 years now, doing AG for about 3 and BIAB for 1.
Looking forward to browsing the material and posts on here!
Looking forward to browsing the material and posts on here!
Post #357 made 15 years ago
Hi Everyone,
I'm from Illinois, in the middle of America. I just got into brewing two months ago. So far I've complete one batch (Pale Ale) and have 2 more batches in secondaries. All of these batches have been extract with steeped crystal and roasted malts. I have have no problems getting quality extract, but AG brewing just sounds like more fun. I've been hesitating to try AG because of the space and money of the equipment, but BIAB sounds like a great solution to this.
This site has been great for researching the BIAB technique. I'm trying to work out a recipe to try (thinking about the APA listed here) that fits my equipment. Currently I have a 20L pot to boil in. Any rough ideas on how large of a batch I could make?
I'm from Illinois, in the middle of America. I just got into brewing two months ago. So far I've complete one batch (Pale Ale) and have 2 more batches in secondaries. All of these batches have been extract with steeped crystal and roasted malts. I have have no problems getting quality extract, but AG brewing just sounds like more fun. I've been hesitating to try AG because of the space and money of the equipment, but BIAB sounds like a great solution to this.
This site has been great for researching the BIAB technique. I'm trying to work out a recipe to try (thinking about the APA listed here) that fits my equipment. Currently I have a 20L pot to boil in. Any rough ideas on how large of a batch I could make?
Post #358 made 15 years ago
Welcome aboard CSchenk, I'm sure you'll find lot's of good advice from many experienced brewers here.CSchenk wrote:Hi Everyone,
Any rough ideas on how large of a batch I could make?
As to your question, Ralph is the man to speak to. You could send him a PM or you could read his guide to maxi-BIAB.Ralph has put a lot of time and effort into his guide and knows how to get the most from smallish pots.
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"It's beer Jim, but not as we know it."
Post #359 made 15 years ago
Thanks for the plug hashie! 
I've started a thread over in Mini-BIAB. 
A big warm welcome to everyone who's signed up recently!
I've started a thread over in Mini-BIAB. A big warm welcome to everyone who's signed up recently!
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Post #360 made 15 years ago
Also great to see so many fellow ex colonials from the USA joining up as well Not that we hold any sort of grudge against our former colonial masters who taught us to speak English right proper. And gave us Pale Ales 
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Not that we hold any sort of grudge against our former colonial masters who taught us to speak English right proper. And gave us Pale Ales [Admin Note: Not sure whose post this is?
Please see this thread and its links for full details on how to become a fully registered member.]
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Post #361 made 15 years ago
Hey all
Steve from Gippsland, Vic here.
Followed a link here from PP on AHB. Looks like a friendly little community.
I have only brewed a handfull of beers in total, bought a kit and it all went well
but i was not very impressed with the beer.
Thanks to the interent and good people sharing info i have now done a couple of partials and my first AG.
All went really well, i am loving the results.
I only brew small batches 7 - 10L , i dont drink much, but i really want to
experiment and taste new things when i do.
Small batch BIAB allows me to do this and im not far off trying some random creations
of my own.
have a good one
Steve from Gippsland, Vic here.
Followed a link here from PP on AHB. Looks like a friendly little community.
I have only brewed a handfull of beers in total, bought a kit and it all went well
but i was not very impressed with the beer.
Thanks to the interent and good people sharing info i have now done a couple of partials and my first AG.
All went really well, i am loving the results.
I only brew small batches 7 - 10L , i dont drink much, but i really want to
experiment and taste new things when i do.
Small batch BIAB allows me to do this and im not far off trying some random creations
of my own.
have a good one
Post #362 made 15 years ago
Hey everyone, I'm just making the leap to all grain and getting ready to try out my first BIAB. Thanks for all the info.
Cheers
Cheers
Post #363 made 15 years ago
I live in New Zealand, the home of the nuclear free, clean water, green hills and lots of sheep.
I have been brewing for about 10 months now, give or take, started with kits, now I do mostly partial extracts, with the occasional modified kit, still playing around.
Slowly built up equipment from a simple fermenter, now I have added a carboy, auto siphon, grain-bag, hydrometer, many many bottles etc etc.
Goal is to eventually get into mashing but this BIAB thing may be a better, cheaper, easier way.
I like IPA and the various sub groups the most, but I am keen to try most anything, or everything.
So far I have just put down batch # 9, roughly one a month, I plan to increase that but slowly does it (after all a man can only drink so much).
I have been brewing for about 10 months now, give or take, started with kits, now I do mostly partial extracts, with the occasional modified kit, still playing around.
Slowly built up equipment from a simple fermenter, now I have added a carboy, auto siphon, grain-bag, hydrometer, many many bottles etc etc.
Goal is to eventually get into mashing but this BIAB thing may be a better, cheaper, easier way.
I like IPA and the various sub groups the most, but I am keen to try most anything, or everything.
So far I have just put down batch # 9, roughly one a month, I plan to increase that but slowly does it (after all a man can only drink so much).
Post #364 made 15 years ago
Hello all
I'm James from Perth, Australia looking to learn a little more about BIAB. Thanks for the informative site.
Regards, James
I'm James from Perth, Australia looking to learn a little more about BIAB. Thanks for the informative site.
Regards, James
Post #365 made 15 years ago
Hello, new member from Northern Virginia. I've been brewing in a bag for some time, looking to improve my technique.
Post #366 made 15 years ago
Hello! Clint from WI. Did my first BIAB two weeks ago. Want to start doing more, figured this is a great place to get all the info I need!
Post #368 made 15 years ago
1. Alberta, Canada
2. HBT reference
3. Limited amount of information, hope it will change in near future
4. Started with pre-hopped beer kits, moved to extract with steeping grains, tonight will take attempt at AG BIAB method
5. GIS Technologist
2. HBT reference
3. Limited amount of information, hope it will change in near future
4. Started with pre-hopped beer kits, moved to extract with steeping grains, tonight will take attempt at AG BIAB method
5. GIS Technologist
Post #369 made 15 years ago
Hello, I am Jim from Midland, Michigan. I have done about 6 extract batches and I am not satisfied with the flavor of my brews. I heard about BIAB on the Brew Strong Podcast from the The Brewing Network. It sounds like the perfect compromise to me! I have my 9 gallon kettle and stainer bag ready to go.
My favorite styles are Hefeweissen and Munich Helles. With extract they turn our too dark and don't have the flavor I am used to.
My favorite styles are Hefeweissen and Munich Helles. With extract they turn our too dark and don't have the flavor I am used to.
Post #370 made 15 years ago
Hello all,
I'm Eric, originally from the US but now residing on the central coast of NSW, AU. I've been brewing on and off for the past 10 years, everything from 3 vessel AG to a quick K&K. I discovered this site while lurking around AHB. I just received a 40 litre Crown urn as an early Christmas present from my wife (yeah, I'll definitely keep her now) and am really looking forward to crafting some beautiful brews using BIAB.
I'm Eric, originally from the US but now residing on the central coast of NSW, AU. I've been brewing on and off for the past 10 years, everything from 3 vessel AG to a quick K&K. I discovered this site while lurking around AHB. I just received a 40 litre Crown urn as an early Christmas present from my wife (yeah, I'll definitely keep her now) and am really looking forward to crafting some beautiful brews using BIAB.
Post #371 made 15 years ago
Welcome new guys all, and to TheYank, electric urns and BIAB are a match made in heaven. 
Whereabouts are you on the Central Coast NSW? I know that this site may possibly come across as Australia-centric but that's not how it is at all, just that it started off here and all welcome. Great to have USA - and any other nationality - know how on board
Whereabouts are you on the Central Coast NSW? I know that this site may possibly come across as Australia-centric but that's not how it is at all, just that it started off here and all welcome. Great to have USA - and any other nationality - know how on board
Post #372 made 15 years ago
Hey All-----I'm from Florida in the U.S. I'm interested in learning about the BIAB techniques. It seems a much easier and faster method than using a formal mash/lauter tun. Can't wait to get started!
Post #373 made 15 years ago
Hey all!
Just stumbled upon this forum from comments from the brewstrong podcast on BIAB. Ive been brewing for a little over a year, mostly extract and a few steeping/mini mashes. Im highly interested in the Brew in a Bag method.
Right now im going to school and i want to be able to make great beer for cheap and figured this is a good way to do it.
Look forward to reading up on it all
Thanks and see you around!
TJ
Just stumbled upon this forum from comments from the brewstrong podcast on BIAB. Ive been brewing for a little over a year, mostly extract and a few steeping/mini mashes. Im highly interested in the Brew in a Bag method.
Right now im going to school and i want to be able to make great beer for cheap and figured this is a good way to do it.
Look forward to reading up on it all
Thanks and see you around!
TJ
Post #374 made 15 years ago
Hello, I'm an software engineer in Alabama (USA). I'm here because I'm a newbie who's planning to do his first brew. I decided to skip the extracts and do an all-grain brew for my very first brew. My neighbor who is a pretty seasoned brewer told me about BIAB and it seems to be a good way to get into the all-grain method of brewing. I'm hoping to learn more about the process on this forum.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Post #375 made 15 years ago
Hi!!
I'm from Kingston, GA (USA) and have been brewing for about 12 years. I mainly brew mead but have done several extract beers with steeping of specialty grain (Hmm steeping grains doesn't seem much different that BIAB just a smaller scale). I found this place by a post over at homebrewtalk. so far I'm learning a lot about BIAB and hope to be brewing my first BIAB in the next few weeks. I have wanted to brew AG for years but the expense involved for setting up a 3 vessel brew rig have kept me from making the jump. Leave it to you Aussies to take a complicated brewing system and drop it down to a single vessel and make it a lot easier. next thing ya know you guys will start cooling your wort using nothing bu ambient temps.. oh wait.. you already did that too (no chill brewing). You guys rock!
I'm from Kingston, GA (USA) and have been brewing for about 12 years. I mainly brew mead but have done several extract beers with steeping of specialty grain (Hmm steeping grains doesn't seem much different that BIAB just a smaller scale). I found this place by a post over at homebrewtalk. so far I'm learning a lot about BIAB and hope to be brewing my first BIAB in the next few weeks. I have wanted to brew AG for years but the expense involved for setting up a 3 vessel brew rig have kept me from making the jump. Leave it to you Aussies to take a complicated brewing system and drop it down to a single vessel and make it a lot easier. next thing ya know you guys will start cooling your wort using nothing bu ambient temps.. oh wait.. you already did that too (no chill brewing). You guys rock!
