I wanted to take a moment to say "hi" and welcome everyone who has come into the forum since I signed up a number of weeks ago.
I'm not new to brewing, but am really new to BiaB (which, technically, I MiaB, but whatever.. lol).. but not only will you find a wealth of information here, but some super knowledgeable folks who have a true passion for this style of brewing.
So cheers to you all, and welcome!
Post #877 made 14 years ago
Swedish male nurse living in US with wife and dog. Other hobbies: Coffee bean roasting, fly tying. Interests: Hiking, fishing, skiing.
Tomorrow is the end of the World according to some people. I figured it would be a good day to try BIAB. If it goes to hell, at least I had fun....
Now Monday and I am still on Earth, I don't mind! I had fun brewing and by golly it's bubbling in the closet!
I had to fix a blow off hose when the normal water lock didn't work longer (foam coming through)
Tomorrow is the end of the World according to some people. I figured it would be a good day to try BIAB. If it goes to hell, at least I had fun....
Now Monday and I am still on Earth, I don't mind! I had fun brewing and by golly it's bubbling in the closet!
I had to fix a blow off hose when the normal water lock didn't work longer (foam coming through)
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Post #878 made 14 years ago
New to brewing!!!
OK, I've got my 10 gallon kettle and am going out to purchase a few brewing bags.
Can anyone suggest a recipe for wheat beer or a medium pale ale that they have tried and liked.
Thanks,
New to brewing!!!
OK, I've got my 10 gallon kettle and am going out to purchase a few brewing bags.
Can anyone suggest a recipe for wheat beer or a medium pale ale that they have tried and liked.
Thanks,
New to brewing!!!
Post #879 made 14 years ago
I'm from Colorado, but currently living in Wisconsin. I have been brewing for six years, almost all of that time as an all grain brewer with homemade equipment. I want to experiment with BIAB as an alternative method of brewing for times when I don't want to spend the whole day brewing.
Post #880 made 14 years ago
I'm trying BIAB for the first time this weekend. Going to sew up a bag today and hopefully have some tasty honey brew fermenting by the end of the day tomorrow!
Post #881 made 14 years ago
Hi All,
Shan here or you can call me Brooksey. Went and watched the demo at grain and grape yesterday..........I'm so excited to do my first brews!
Cheers and thanks for all the info
Shan here or you can call me Brooksey. Went and watched the demo at grain and grape yesterday..........I'm so excited to do my first brews!
Cheers and thanks for all the info
Post #882 made 14 years ago
Hey, my name's Jim and I'm from Texas. I've been brewing strictly extract recipes with mixed results. I've encountered some extracts leaving me with higher than expected fg. Thi has been disappointing bu can be isolated to one supplier. I desire to have better attenuation and efficiency available with all grain brewing. I've been investigating the equipmen and process and itseems quite daunting. Since I've stumbled across biab, I'm convinced its the logical introductory step for me into ag brewing. But, I have a few questions.
For now, all of my questions will be in relation to 5 gallon brews until I'm cofortable enough with the mechanics to go bigger. Without having experience in any all grain brewing, how can I figure out how much initial strike water and what temp to shoot for for mashing. For instance, I would like to try brewing a clone recipe of one of my favorite small beers, Magic Hat #9. The grain bill consists of 11 lbs of pale 2 row and 1 lb of crystal 60. I believe I'll need 5.8 to 6 gallons of pre boil wort to hit my 5 gallon recipe. Remember I'm estimating based on info read and not experience. I'm thinkng I would shoot for a 90 min. Mash at 150 degrees? Please feel free to correct me on any erroneous newbie assumptions. My big questions lie in how much water retention to account for in the grains and if I should be worrying about sparging or mashing out for my first biab endeavor? Another is amt of strik water and is there a prime ratio of volume water to wt grain with and without sparging. Honestly, I would feel more comfortable if I could access this sites calculator but I do realize that wont be as good as input from biab pros. This being my first post, will the calculator be unlocked once accepted? If not, how can I access the calculator. Please feel free to correct me or advise me on my 1st biab brew and what steps you deem best.
Thanks so much and cheers.
Jimmy
For now, all of my questions will be in relation to 5 gallon brews until I'm cofortable enough with the mechanics to go bigger. Without having experience in any all grain brewing, how can I figure out how much initial strike water and what temp to shoot for for mashing. For instance, I would like to try brewing a clone recipe of one of my favorite small beers, Magic Hat #9. The grain bill consists of 11 lbs of pale 2 row and 1 lb of crystal 60. I believe I'll need 5.8 to 6 gallons of pre boil wort to hit my 5 gallon recipe. Remember I'm estimating based on info read and not experience. I'm thinkng I would shoot for a 90 min. Mash at 150 degrees? Please feel free to correct me on any erroneous newbie assumptions. My big questions lie in how much water retention to account for in the grains and if I should be worrying about sparging or mashing out for my first biab endeavor? Another is amt of strik water and is there a prime ratio of volume water to wt grain with and without sparging. Honestly, I would feel more comfortable if I could access this sites calculator but I do realize that wont be as good as input from biab pros. This being my first post, will the calculator be unlocked once accepted? If not, how can I access the calculator. Please feel free to correct me or advise me on my 1st biab brew and what steps you deem best.
Thanks so much and cheers.
Jimmy
Post #883 made 14 years ago
Hi guys and gals,
glad I found this place. Have browsed the info at aussiehomebrewer and ended up here.
I have been brewing for a few years now. Regularly brew on a 3v herms and I am just
about to embark on my first BIAB to see what all the fuss is about.
Reading through the forum, I have already picked up a few good tips and hope to enjoy this place a lot more.
Cheers.
glad I found this place. Have browsed the info at aussiehomebrewer and ended up here.
I have been brewing for a few years now. Regularly brew on a 3v herms and I am just
about to embark on my first BIAB to see what all the fuss is about.
Reading through the forum, I have already picked up a few good tips and hope to enjoy this place a lot more.
Cheers.
Post #884 made 14 years ago
Welcome to the forum JimmyTxredrum wrote:Hey, my name's Jim and I'm from Texas. I've been brewing strictly extract recipes with mixed results. I've encountered some extracts leaving me with higher than expected fg. Thi has been disappointing bu can be isolated to one supplier. I desire to have better attenuation and efficiency available with all grain brewing. I've been investigating the equipmen and process and itseems quite daunting. Since I've stumbled across biab, I'm convinced its the logical introductory step for me into ag brewing. But, I have a few questions.
For now, all of my questions will be in relation to 5 gallon brews until I'm cofortable enough with the mechanics to go bigger. Without having experience in any all grain brewing, how can I figure out how much initial strike water and what temp to shoot for for mashing. For instance, I would like to try brewing a clone recipe of one of my favorite small beers, Magic Hat #9. The grain bill consists of 11 lbs of pale 2 row and 1 lb of crystal 60. I believe I'll need 5.8 to 6 gallons of pre boil wort to hit my 5 gallon recipe. Remember I'm estimating based on info read and not experience. I'm thinkng I would shoot for a 90 min. Mash at 150 degrees? Please feel free to correct me on any erroneous newbie assumptions. My big questions lie in how much water retention to account for in the grains and if I should be worrying about sparging or mashing out for my first biab endeavor? Another is amt of strik water and is there a prime ratio of volume water to wt grain with and without sparging. Honestly, I would feel more comfortable if I could access this sites calculator but I do realize that wont be as good as input from biab pros. This being my first post, will the calculator be unlocked once accepted? If not, how can I access the calculator. Please feel free to correct me or advise me on my 1st biab brew and what steps you deem best.
Thanks so much and cheers.
Jimmy
You should be able to download The Calculator now that you are a fully registered member and the good news is that 30 to 60 mins studying the first sheet of it ('Volumes') should answer all your questions above.
Once you have done this and before you do your first recipe, have a read of this post and then post your proposed recipe to that thread. SOmeone will make sure you don't go too far astray.
Make sure you also have a read of The Commentary which you'll be able to download now as well. This will tell you all you need to know such as making your strike water 1 to 2 degrees above your desired mash temp.
You'll find the consistency in quality of all-grain excellent and BIAB is the easiest method to understand with the added benefit of no quality loss
. Take your time reading through the above and a lot will become clear. Anything that isn't, someone will look after you here.
to you and all the other new members,PP
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Post #885 made 14 years ago
Hi All,
I live in Cape Town South Africa. Have done 4 Coopers Kit brews, 1 mead, and have a cider in the fermenter. Want to go all grain but looking at small batches so I can experiment with various receipes. Will be asking a lot of questions, only have a small stock pot at the moment 11 liters. Discovered the process by searching on the internet and small batch information.
I live in Cape Town South Africa. Have done 4 Coopers Kit brews, 1 mead, and have a cider in the fermenter. Want to go all grain but looking at small batches so I can experiment with various receipes. Will be asking a lot of questions, only have a small stock pot at the moment 11 liters. Discovered the process by searching on the internet and small batch information.
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Post #886 made 14 years ago
Hi,
I Bill and I'm from San Diego, California. I've been brewing, mainly AG batch-sparging, for a couple of years now and doing my first BIAB session today, I'm about 30 mins into my mash at the moment. My other hobby is technical scuba diving here in San Diego and traveling with my lovely wife.
I Bill and I'm from San Diego, California. I've been brewing, mainly AG batch-sparging, for a couple of years now and doing my first BIAB session today, I'm about 30 mins into my mash at the moment. My other hobby is technical scuba diving here in San Diego and traveling with my lovely wife.
Post #887 made 14 years ago
Hey all. My name is Kevin and I live in Fresno California with my wife and 2 boys. My oldest who is 5 just got a rootbeer brewing kit and is exicted to brew with me this next weekend. I am a mechanical engineer designing automatic cartoning equipment.
I am new to this brewing hobby and have 2 extract brews under my belt. I am very exicted to do my first BIAB batch this next weekend. I still need to get my bag made before then. I found this site by googling "BIAB" there looks to be a ton of information on this site. I look forward to learning a lot here. Thanks for the site!!
I am new to this brewing hobby and have 2 extract brews under my belt. I am very exicted to do my first BIAB batch this next weekend. I still need to get my bag made before then. I found this site by googling "BIAB" there looks to be a ton of information on this site. I look forward to learning a lot here. Thanks for the site!!
Post #888 made 14 years ago
New to Brewing!!!!!
OK, I want to make a BLUE MOON CLONE Beer. Anyone out there ever try or have a recipe????
New to Brewing!!!!
OK, I want to make a BLUE MOON CLONE Beer. Anyone out there ever try or have a recipe????
New to Brewing!!!!
Post #889 made 14 years ago
Good to see another yankee on the forum. :-)kmcace wrote:Hey all. My name is Kevin and I live in Fresno California with my wife and 2 boys. My oldest who is 5 just got a rootbeer brewing kit and is exicted to brew with me this next weekend. I am a mechanical engineer designing automatic cartoning equipment.
I am new to this brewing hobby and have 2 extract brews under my belt. I am very exicted to do my first BIAB batch this next weekend. I still need to get my bag made before then. I found this site by googling "BIAB" there looks to be a ton of information on this site. I look forward to learning a lot here. Thanks for the site!!
If you haven't already obtained the material for your bag, I highly recommend visiting your local WalMart and purchasing one of the Mainstays voile curtain panels... that's what I made my bag out of and it's exceptionally strong and works super well.
Welcome and HAHB!
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Brew, blues and blood.
Post #890 made 14 years ago
Hello all,
My name is Nic, I live in Portland, Or. I am not new to brewing but new to BIAB. I am excited to try this method. I have been brewing for 6 months.
Thank you all,
Nic
My name is Nic, I live in Portland, Or. I am not new to brewing but new to BIAB. I am excited to try this method. I have been brewing for 6 months.
Thank you all,
Nic
Post #891 made 14 years ago
Hi All,
Ross from Gold Coast here. I have been brewing extract for years and have made some reasonable Beers, however, time to move on to grains. So, over the next few Months I will be reading everything I can (as well as re-reading the books I have).
Due to space considerations, I reckon the best way to get into AG is through BIAB.....so time for some fun, here we go,
cheers Ross
Ross from Gold Coast here. I have been brewing extract for years and have made some reasonable Beers, however, time to move on to grains. So, over the next few Months I will be reading everything I can (as well as re-reading the books I have).
Due to space considerations, I reckon the best way to get into AG is through BIAB.....so time for some fun, here we go,
cheers Ross
Post #892 made 14 years ago
Hi everyone,
My name is Kevin and I'm from Bozeman, MT (about to move to SLC). I have AG brewed a couple of times, but I've yet to brew by myself. I'm really interested in BIAB (mainly since it requires less equipment), so I'm stoked to be here!
My name is Kevin and I'm from Bozeman, MT (about to move to SLC). I have AG brewed a couple of times, but I've yet to brew by myself. I'm really interested in BIAB (mainly since it requires less equipment), so I'm stoked to be here!
Post #893 made 14 years ago
Greetings all, New to the site. Saw it discussed in another forum, can't remember which, and read an article about BIAB on BeerSmith Blog. Ironically, I just did something similar for a minimash on Sunday for my second beer, a Double IPA (hey, I'm from San Diego, home of the ultrahoppy IPA). First was just bottled, an Irish Red Ale kit with specialty grains. I love the idea. Hope to replicate it sometime soon. Have many questions about it but with reading I expect to be able to answer most of them. The rest I'm sure you fine folks will answer.
Beerwitt
Primary: Hop Head Double IPA
Secondary: MT
Bottled: Irish Red Ale
Next up: Some version of Black IPA, I presume.
Beerwitt
Primary: Hop Head Double IPA
Secondary: MT
Bottled: Irish Red Ale
Next up: Some version of Black IPA, I presume.
Post #894 made 14 years ago
1. Langwarrin, Vic Aus
2. From the Aussiebrewers forum
3. Yet to gain access to the files - I will after posting this reply!
4. Been an extract brewer but am doing a lot of reading first before I BIAB
5. I'm a Deputy Principal of a primary school
2. From the Aussiebrewers forum
3. Yet to gain access to the files - I will after posting this reply!
4. Been an extract brewer but am doing a lot of reading first before I BIAB
5. I'm a Deputy Principal of a primary school
Post #896 made 14 years ago
Welcome Speedy, your gonna love this forum.Just ask and ye shall recieve.Sorta cool actually,if you can't sleep at night most of these guy's are awake and answer your questions real quick.Drove thru your area golfing last fall.WOW. Beauty.Nice to have all those hops close too!
AWOL
Post #897 made 14 years ago
hey blokes and blokettes,
I'm a bushy from nsw, done a few brews from cans without much sucess (my first brew came out like milk?!?!. Eventually gave up on it a few years back after hearing my mate proudly state he had reached the pinnacle of his craft as he could get his brew to "taste just like VB".
Due to the price of the beers i like to drink (and the quantities i like to drink them in) getting so ridiculously expensive i have decided to take brewing up again and this time get serious about it (got a mate whos keen as buggary to lend a hand too which helps).
Brew in a bag seems to be a much less equipment intensive way of doing things, and there is sooooo much info available here i simply can't wait to get starting and brew rivers of high quality booz.
Cheers,
Aussiebeerslave.
I'm a bushy from nsw, done a few brews from cans without much sucess (my first brew came out like milk?!?!. Eventually gave up on it a few years back after hearing my mate proudly state he had reached the pinnacle of his craft as he could get his brew to "taste just like VB".
Due to the price of the beers i like to drink (and the quantities i like to drink them in) getting so ridiculously expensive i have decided to take brewing up again and this time get serious about it (got a mate whos keen as buggary to lend a hand too which helps).
Brew in a bag seems to be a much less equipment intensive way of doing things, and there is sooooo much info available here i simply can't wait to get starting and brew rivers of high quality booz.
Cheers,
Aussiebeerslave.
Post #898 made 14 years ago
Hello, I'm a fairly new brewer in Olympia, Washington USA. I've done three 5 gallon batches, either extract or extract with grain. I've come to the realization that as I transition to all grain brewing, I need to also move to 1/2 batches and BIAB. I'm just accumulating a lot of beer, with little place to store it, and great difficulty in collecting enough bottles to keep brewing. Not to mention the work and added expense involved in 5 gallon batches. I'm excited to scale down, brew more recipes more often.
Let me say at the outset that I appreciate any help you old hands can give me. Cheers!
Tony
Let me say at the outset that I appreciate any help you old hands can give me. Cheers!
Tony
Post #900 made 14 years ago
Hey All! I extract brewed for several years but fell out of the habit after I moved to a smaller townhouse. Recently, my co-workers were talking about homebrew, and I decided to pull my gear out of the attic. I'm excited to transition to AG, and am stoked to have come across BIAB, which will let me maximize my limited room.
I live close to Annapolis, MD, USA. There's about 6 of us that want to get together and brew together, so I'm looking to move up to 10 gallon batches.
What do I need to BIAB 10 gallon (37L) batches? I'm guessing a 17-20 gallon kettle, and a pulley system to lift the grain bag.
Cheers!
Isaac
I live close to Annapolis, MD, USA. There's about 6 of us that want to get together and brew together, so I'm looking to move up to 10 gallon batches.
What do I need to BIAB 10 gallon (37L) batches? I'm guessing a 17-20 gallon kettle, and a pulley system to lift the grain bag.
Cheers!
Isaac
