Welcome Gareth, thirdeye and Stuart,
Stuart - yes there is lots of info on this site. Here is a link to some of the equipment recommendations list. http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=53 Personally I bought a 15 gallon pot and am glad I didn't go any smaller!
Would highly recommend downloading the BIABacus software and using it to guide your brewing. Link:
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
Let us know if there are any specific questions.
Post #6827 made 10 years ago
Hello ghbradshaw, welcome, glad you are finding the site useful so far! Tons of info here. Hi thirdeye, awesome handle by the way, I am a fellow canuck but I'm several thousand km from Vancouver. Anyway,the 15 gallon kettle will be great for BIAB, I use the same.If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Welcome toyou as well stuart19. This is a great place to start your journey to better beer!
The biabacus is a great tool for planning, executing and analyzing your brewday, so if you haven't already, download it and have a look.
Happy brewing all!
The biabacus is a great tool for planning, executing and analyzing your brewday, so if you haven't already, download it and have a look.
Happy brewing all!
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Post #6828 made 10 years ago
Hi everyone,
I'm Thiago Bardelli, from Curitiba, Brazil. I've been in contact with homebrewing for sometime, and decided to give it a shot myself. Due to lack of space, I started researching BIAB methods, and some google results led me here. This method is not yet popular in Brazil, so I'll need to rely on the experience and knowledge from you guys! Also, I'm a full time employee (ERP system consultant), so brewing is a hobby and a good way to get my head out of work! I'm hoping to get to know you all, and enjoy this forum! Thanks!
I'm Thiago Bardelli, from Curitiba, Brazil. I've been in contact with homebrewing for sometime, and decided to give it a shot myself. Due to lack of space, I started researching BIAB methods, and some google results led me here. This method is not yet popular in Brazil, so I'll need to rely on the experience and knowledge from you guys! Also, I'm a full time employee (ERP system consultant), so brewing is a hobby and a good way to get my head out of work! I'm hoping to get to know you all, and enjoy this forum! Thanks!
Post #6829 made 10 years ago
I am from upstate NY and have been doing extract for 10 years andd ecided to go all grain with BIAB 
Post #6830 made 10 years ago
Welcome tgbardelli and CBass to the home of BIAB. Grab yourselves the BIABacus and take a look around the site, many helpful folks here so don't hesitate to ask questions! Happy Brewing!
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Post #6832 made 10 years ago
Welcome BrandonArm. As one of the really experienced BIAB'ers on this site has said, it's easy to get good beer results with whole grain, and BIAB is the easier form of whole grain.
If you read a few postings up,vor a page up on this thread, some of us have given some good instructions on next steps, equipment, etc.
Best of luck and let us know what questions you have.
If you read a few postings up,vor a page up on this thread, some of us have given some good instructions on next steps, equipment, etc.
Best of luck and let us know what questions you have.
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Post #6833 made 10 years ago
Hello everyone,
My name is Marc-André and I'm from Québec, Canada. I made the move from reader to brewer last summer. Since I made two biab brews with great results. I'm building an electric kettle to ease the temperature control and I may post the result of my custom in the upcoming months. It will use the heating element as the temperature sensor to limit costs, wiring and holes in the kettle.
cheers,
Marc-André
My name is Marc-André and I'm from Québec, Canada. I made the move from reader to brewer last summer. Since I made two biab brews with great results. I'm building an electric kettle to ease the temperature control and I may post the result of my custom in the upcoming months. It will use the heating element as the temperature sensor to limit costs, wiring and holes in the kettle.
cheers,
Marc-André
Post #6834 made 10 years ago
Hey m.renaud, welcome aboard from a fellow Canuck. Lots of info here on all aspects of BIAB, glad to hear you are getting good results so far. Try out the biabacus if you haven't already and keep us posted on the build. Happy brewing!
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Post #6835 made 10 years ago
Hi All,
I'm Chris, based in Kent in the UK.
A few kits under my belt and an extract brew fermenting as we speak.
I recently picked up a second hand Brupaks boiler and, keen to try all grain, am looking at BIAB.
My brain is fizzing from info overload already, I may need to calm things down with a beer...
I'm Chris, based in Kent in the UK.
A few kits under my belt and an extract brew fermenting as we speak.
I recently picked up a second hand Brupaks boiler and, keen to try all grain, am looking at BIAB.
My brain is fizzing from info overload already, I may need to calm things down with a beer...
Post #6836 made 10 years ago
Hi All,
Quick introduction. My name is Keith and I'm from Canton Michigan. Been brewing extracts for last couple of years, probably have 20-30 batches under my belt along with quite a few ciders. Most successful, a few were not.
Yesterday, I received my 16 gallon brew pot along with the appropriate Brew Bag. Cant wait to get started. I also have a 2 keg system I made from a used refrigerator. Love the site so far as it seems THE place to go. Thanks everyone for the great info I've read so far.
Headed to the LHBS in about 1/2 hour to get my stuff for the first go at it this weekend.
Wish me luck !!
Quick introduction. My name is Keith and I'm from Canton Michigan. Been brewing extracts for last couple of years, probably have 20-30 batches under my belt along with quite a few ciders. Most successful, a few were not.
Yesterday, I received my 16 gallon brew pot along with the appropriate Brew Bag. Cant wait to get started. I also have a 2 keg system I made from a used refrigerator. Love the site so far as it seems THE place to go. Thanks everyone for the great info I've read so far.
Headed to the LHBS in about 1/2 hour to get my stuff for the first go at it this weekend.
Wish me luck !!
Post #6837 made 10 years ago
From Kansas in the US. Currently brewing using a ekeggle and cooler recirc setup but want to try out BIAB with just the ekeggle.
Post #6838 made 10 years ago
Hello Hostman, Keith and Ken. Welcome to the site!
Hostman - it is easy to get brain overload, especially when just starting out. Just take it in steps, or "layers", as I see it. Layers of knowledge, stacked upon each other. And yes, add plenty of beer to help soothe the mind...
Keith - sounds like you are on track... Quick question: Where did you get the bag? Not rocket science but just make sure it is super fine... There are a couple little companies that make these for BIAB, and some people use sheer drapery material and make your own. Only reason I ask the question is some people have got course mesh bags as part of BIAB kit and the mesh bags were not fine enough and let too much debris into the pot. And it sounded like you got both together from a company, perhaps as part of a kit... But even if you did, it may be okay.
Good luck, and let us know if there are any questions!
Hostman - it is easy to get brain overload, especially when just starting out. Just take it in steps, or "layers", as I see it. Layers of knowledge, stacked upon each other. And yes, add plenty of beer to help soothe the mind...
Keith - sounds like you are on track... Quick question: Where did you get the bag? Not rocket science but just make sure it is super fine... There are a couple little companies that make these for BIAB, and some people use sheer drapery material and make your own. Only reason I ask the question is some people have got course mesh bags as part of BIAB kit and the mesh bags were not fine enough and let too much debris into the pot. And it sounded like you got both together from a company, perhaps as part of a kit... But even if you did, it may be okay.
Good luck, and let us know if there are any questions!
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Post #6839 made 10 years ago
Hi guys
My name is Ryan and I am from Brisbane in Oz. New to brewing, having gone immediately to extract and super keen to start AG. Thanks to you all for, firstly, creating BIAB, which makes AG much more approachable to newbies like me, and, secondly, for the time volunteered and goodwill to start and run a forum such as this. Pretty minimal on the equipment - only have a 19L pot, so will start with mini-BIAB, but aim to step up once I have approval from the minister for war and finance. Still reading all the info, but will hopefully be ready to go as soon as I have time off work!
My name is Ryan and I am from Brisbane in Oz. New to brewing, having gone immediately to extract and super keen to start AG. Thanks to you all for, firstly, creating BIAB, which makes AG much more approachable to newbies like me, and, secondly, for the time volunteered and goodwill to start and run a forum such as this. Pretty minimal on the equipment - only have a 19L pot, so will start with mini-BIAB, but aim to step up once I have approval from the minister for war and finance. Still reading all the info, but will hopefully be ready to go as soon as I have time off work!
Post #6840 made 10 years ago
Ryan, welcome to the forum, and good for you!
Credit for developing BIAB and publicizing it certainly goes to a group of Australian homebrewers, especially Pat Hollingsdale (from Perth). There are a lot of us Americans, Canadians, and some Brits (and others) that post on here frequently now too. And we are all just as appreciative to Pat and the other BIAB pioneers that developed BIAB. It saves us all a lot of time brewing really good beer with less equipment than if we had to make the jump to traditions 3-vessel, and brewing a great hobby.
Credit for developing BIAB and publicizing it certainly goes to a group of Australian homebrewers, especially Pat Hollingsdale (from Perth). There are a lot of us Americans, Canadians, and some Brits (and others) that post on here frequently now too. And we are all just as appreciative to Pat and the other BIAB pioneers that developed BIAB. It saves us all a lot of time brewing really good beer with less equipment than if we had to make the jump to traditions 3-vessel, and brewing a great hobby.
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Post #6841 made 10 years ago
Hi everyone
I'm from Switzerland and started homebrewing 5 months ago. All-grain, 5-liter batches BIAB ever since.
Currently I'm trying to optimize my processes
I'm from Switzerland and started homebrewing 5 months ago. All-grain, 5-liter batches BIAB ever since.
Currently I'm trying to optimize my processes
Post #6842 made 10 years ago
Hi all,
Another Aussie here, from Country Victoria.
Haven't done a BAg brew yet, but have done dozens of can brews, I'm wanting to move up to brew in a bag method and this site seems to be the way to go...
Found it via the Coopers forum here in Aus.
Looking forward to lots of great info from this site and many more great brews.
Another Aussie here, from Country Victoria.
Haven't done a BAg brew yet, but have done dozens of can brews, I'm wanting to move up to brew in a bag method and this site seems to be the way to go...
Found it via the Coopers forum here in Aus.
Looking forward to lots of great info from this site and many more great brews.
Post #6843 made 10 years ago
Bruwa and Brewing Farmer - welcome to the site!
Lots of us believe BIAB is the best way to homebrew... (I believe it to be "self-evident").
There is lots of advice and recommendations listed. If you can, take a look up a page or two and see some of the links posted... BIABacus file for guiding your brewing day, etc. Let us know if any questions
Lots of us believe BIAB is the best way to homebrew... (I believe it to be "self-evident").
There is lots of advice and recommendations listed. If you can, take a look up a page or two and see some of the links posted... BIABacus file for guiding your brewing day, etc. Let us know if any questions-
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Post #6844 made 10 years ago
Hey gang,
My name is Mitch, and I'm from Alabama. I have been extract brewing for a while. I am about to try my hand at BIAB. I just ordered a larger brew kettle and a bag. I can't wait to give it a try.
I have been reading the BIAB forum on HBT and ran across a link to this site. I'm hoping that an entire site dedicated to BIAB will be just what I need to fill that gaping chasm that is my mind.
My name is Mitch, and I'm from Alabama. I have been extract brewing for a while. I am about to try my hand at BIAB. I just ordered a larger brew kettle and a bag. I can't wait to give it a try.
I have been reading the BIAB forum on HBT and ran across a link to this site. I'm hoping that an entire site dedicated to BIAB will be just what I need to fill that gaping chasm that is my mind.
Post #6845 made 10 years ago
Hallo BIABers,
I am klaus from Denmark, looking into BIAB and I intend to brew in 5 liters batches where I intend to bake the beer (mash) in the oven, pure it into the drain (cool it in drains with dry-ice) and later to semi-freeze-cool the beer to settle yeast before transfring to bottles.....inallan prosuit to cut some time.
Cutting the time down will go nice along being dad and hence able to do a rather fast brewing doing evning time comparied to the conventional brewing! Tis is also the reason for the 5 liters as this aslo will lower time for bottling and clearning etc.
1. Where are you from? Denamrk
2. How did you stumble across the site? Though BIAB search on the net!
3. What you think of it so far? Best of the hop....oh...Top :-)
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using? A few time 6-7 years ago!
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household? Working in agicultural industies!
Last but not least, sorry if there is some misspells in my english, but as said not my native tunge!
Pleased to do this interduction.....good culture!
Klaus
I am klaus from Denmark, looking into BIAB and I intend to brew in 5 liters batches where I intend to bake the beer (mash) in the oven, pure it into the drain (cool it in drains with dry-ice) and later to semi-freeze-cool the beer to settle yeast before transfring to bottles.....inallan prosuit to cut some time.
Cutting the time down will go nice along being dad and hence able to do a rather fast brewing doing evning time comparied to the conventional brewing! Tis is also the reason for the 5 liters as this aslo will lower time for bottling and clearning etc.
1. Where are you from? Denamrk
2. How did you stumble across the site? Though BIAB search on the net!
3. What you think of it so far? Best of the hop....oh...Top :-)
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using? A few time 6-7 years ago!
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household? Working in agicultural industies!
Last but not least, sorry if there is some misspells in my english, but as said not my native tunge!
Pleased to do this interduction.....good culture!
Klaus
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Post #6846 made 10 years ago
Hello. Just joined. I'm from Canada, currently making the switch to BIAB for my 6th brew!
Post #6847 made 10 years ago
Welcome aboard petemoss, kbaggen and twistandstout. You have all found the best site around for BIAB. Read up, grab the biabacus and play around with it, ask questions, and get brewing!
petemoss - I don't know if we can fill that gaping chasm but I do know you will be happier with the beer you make BIAB style compared to extract.
kbaggen - I hear you on the time thing and being a dad, one of the reasons I love BIAB, not sure about dry ice and freezing beer tho...
twistandstout - glad to see you have come over to the biab side! This is a great resource here, lots of knowledgeable biab brewers around here, and even a few from over on CHB
You will never go back to extract once you try that first AG brew. Good luck with it.
Happy brewing all!
petemoss - I don't know if we can fill that gaping chasm but I do know you will be happier with the beer you make BIAB style compared to extract.
kbaggen - I hear you on the time thing and being a dad, one of the reasons I love BIAB, not sure about dry ice and freezing beer tho...
twistandstout - glad to see you have come over to the biab side! This is a great resource here, lots of knowledgeable biab brewers around here, and even a few from over on CHB
You will never go back to extract once you try that first AG brew. Good luck with it.Happy brewing all!
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Post #6848 made 10 years ago
Hi All,
I did a quick screening on the information in here and I'm glad you all were able to gather all of this in an organized, helpful and wisely way.
I'm Bruno, talking from São Paulo - Brazil, where I work negotiating electrical power substations. I've been studying the best way to set up a small kit in order to brew my own beer in a small apartment and I ended up finding you guys and I'm glad I did.
Hope I can afterwards be helpful for newly introduced to the BIAB as I am now.
Thank you very much!
I did a quick screening on the information in here and I'm glad you all were able to gather all of this in an organized, helpful and wisely way.
I'm Bruno, talking from São Paulo - Brazil, where I work negotiating electrical power substations. I've been studying the best way to set up a small kit in order to brew my own beer in a small apartment and I ended up finding you guys and I'm glad I did.
Hope I can afterwards be helpful for newly introduced to the BIAB as I am now.
Thank you very much!
Post #6849 made 10 years ago
Hello Bruno, and welcome to the forum!
The information here is organized well, but probably not as well as anyone here would prefer. We all - like you - are productive "worker bees" with jobs and nobody has as much time to put in as we would like. Let us know what questions you have and we will help!
I am sure you can be a good help as well in the future!
The information here is organized well, but probably not as well as anyone here would prefer. We all - like you - are productive "worker bees" with jobs and nobody has as much time to put in as we would like. Let us know what questions you have and we will help!
I am sure you can be a good help as well in the future!
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Post #6850 made 10 years ago
Hi,
Just a brief bio. I have been brewing kits since 1988. Just starting with BIAB
Am based in Darwin Australia
Just a brief bio. I have been brewing kits since 1988. Just starting with BIAB
Am based in Darwin Australia
