hello,
been brewing for a long time and I'm looking to simplify to save time. this looks like a good place to start.
Post #1677 made 14 years ago
Good DAay Mnherky, Welcome to the site, BIAB will save time. A lot of time. You may never go back to brewing the old way after using BIAB. You might have all the equipment to go BIAB Today. Good Luck from an "enlighted" 3-4V brewer.
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Single Vessel BIAB is all I need....Until we figure out the no vessel technique
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Single Vessel BIAB is all I need....Until we figure out the no vessel technique
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Post #1678 made 14 years ago
I've been brewing for seven years or so, through the usual progresssion of kits to modified kits, to extract and grain, and finally all grain. I love BIAB for its accessibility, and the fact that the process is still evolving. I found this site through internet research, and am really looking forward to learning and improving my system, and contributing back what I can to the community.
Jolly Ned,
a pommie barsteward, residing in Canada
Jolly Ned,
a pommie barsteward, residing in Canada
Post #1679 made 14 years ago
Welcome Ned,,glad to see you joining in, I hope you bring loads to the party 
Yeasty
Yeasty
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Post #1681 made 14 years ago
Hi there CBPcyberbackpacker wrote:Hello all! I was brought to this site when stux's BIAB calculus calculator was referenced on homebrewtalk. I have been personally working on a single vessel brewing system to fit my needs since 2008, having gone through two ( a 15.5 gallon sanke keg, and a 17 gallon plastic drink "merchandiser) iterations and about to begin my finalsetup.
There is a great wealth of information here, and I am glad to be a part of this community.
Prost!
I don't know if you've found it yet, but here is a link to my latest CE BIABcalc
viewtopic.php?f=74&p=15269#p15251
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Fermenting: -
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
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 #1682 made 14 years ago
Good Day Steve Crawf, welcome to the site. It great to hear your good with fermentation, BIAB is really the easist way to brew, simple Equipment and process. BIAB allows more time to think about experiments, recipes, and things that haven't happened yet. Good Luck with your BIAB brewing and we us know how it goes.
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Post #1683 made 14 years ago
Hi all,
I've been through the usual procedure, kits to extract and have completed a all-grain using a separate mash tun. I have a distinct shortage of space (no garage) and I am looking at BIAB as a way to save space and also to reduce cleaning extra vessals.
I'm a UK brewer living in Nottingham.
I've been through the usual procedure, kits to extract and have completed a all-grain using a separate mash tun. I have a distinct shortage of space (no garage) and I am looking at BIAB as a way to save space and also to reduce cleaning extra vessals.
I'm a UK brewer living in Nottingham.
Post #1684 made 14 years ago
Hi AndyM, glad to see another uk brewer joining the forum,,Space saving is a real plus of the biab method and it produces great beer.
and don't forget to post how you get on and if you have any questions.
Yeasty
and don't forget to post how you get on and if you have any questions.Yeasty
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Post #1685 made 14 years ago
Good Day Andy M., Welcome aboard. BIAB system is a heater, a stockpot, and a bag. Maybe a large bowl to hold the used grains and wet bag...I can do this in 3'x3'(1M^2). The storage space and Fermenting space takes muck more, depending on how much you brew. A stove for small batches, or a gas burner for large batches are easy for BIAB. 3V system DO take MUCH more space! Good Luck going with BIAB and let us know if you need help.
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Post #1686 made 14 years ago
Hi,
I've only brewed 3 batches of beer so far and I'm looking forward to my first all grain which will happen Saturday now that I've learned about BIAB. Depending how it goes I may have to rethink my Christmas list. I may not need that Mash tun and HLT!
I've only brewed 3 batches of beer so far and I'm looking forward to my first all grain which will happen Saturday now that I've learned about BIAB. Depending how it goes I may have to rethink my Christmas list. I may not need that Mash tun and HLT!
Post #1687 made 14 years ago
Welcome synapticus
You can brew award winning beers using Biab so tell santa to forget the mash tun and HLT you won't be needing them.
Hope it goes well on saturday, don't forget the pictures..
Yeasty
You can brew award winning beers using Biab so tell santa to forget the mash tun and HLT you won't be needing them.
Hope it goes well on saturday, don't forget the pictures..
Yeasty
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Post #1688 made 14 years ago
BIAB's KISS approach can be quite addicting
(Keep it simple stupid)
(Keep it simple stupid)
Fermenting: -
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
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 #1689 made 14 years ago
Hi all!
I am from Kelowna British Columbia Canada, just recently started homebrewing and am curious about the biab system. I'm a firm believer in finding the simple but effective way of accomplishing anything. I'm hoping to find some useful information on your site.
thanks
brettmc1121
I am from Kelowna British Columbia Canada, just recently started homebrewing and am curious about the biab system. I'm a firm believer in finding the simple but effective way of accomplishing anything. I'm hoping to find some useful information on your site.
thanks
brettmc1121
Post #1690 made 14 years ago
Good Day Brett, Welcome. BIAB IS the simplest way to start brewing. This is the site that has the most information about BIAB in the world, so I hope it helps. Good Luck.
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Post #1691 made 14 years ago
Greetings!
I'm from West Boylston, Mass., USA. Been brewing of-and-on for 10 years or so. Found the BIAB website while surfing for info on no-sparge brewing. At present I'm doing partial-mash brews; batches in the bottle include"Burton-upon-Boylston" Scottish "ESB" ver. 1.0 & 2.0 (open ferment on ver. 2.0, noticeable difference!)and "Melrose Abbey Wassail".In the (open) fermenter now is "Small Scaley Dragon Belgian Saison" - my first Saison. Smells awesome in primary!
All-grain brews will come in the future(I can see it coming...), and if BIAB can deliver flavor like the small-scale bag-in-a-cooler I'm using now, then I'm pumped! Looking forward to learning!
Yours,
JSA
I'm from West Boylston, Mass., USA. Been brewing of-and-on for 10 years or so. Found the BIAB website while surfing for info on no-sparge brewing. At present I'm doing partial-mash brews; batches in the bottle include"Burton-upon-Boylston" Scottish "ESB" ver. 1.0 & 2.0 (open ferment on ver. 2.0, noticeable difference!)and "Melrose Abbey Wassail".In the (open) fermenter now is "Small Scaley Dragon Belgian Saison" - my first Saison. Smells awesome in primary!
All-grain brews will come in the future(I can see it coming...), and if BIAB can deliver flavor like the small-scale bag-in-a-cooler I'm using now, then I'm pumped! Looking forward to learning!
Yours,
JSA
Post #1692 made 14 years ago
Good Day John, Welcome! "Brew In A Bag in a cooler" or "Mash in a bag in a cooler" is the step between 3Vessel and BIAB. Think abouut a "Brew in a bag in a stockpot" you can control the mash temperature from the stock pot. If you have a drain on the stockpot you can manually reciculate the mash until it is clear, then remove the bag and go straight to boiling. One vessel.
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Single Vessel BIAB is all I need....Until we figure out the no vessel technique
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Single Vessel BIAB is all I need....Until we figure out the no vessel technique
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #1693 made 14 years ago
Hello,
I live in Albuquerque, NM USA. I have been brewing extract for a few months and I am looking into getting into a cheaper way of brewing as my newfound hobby is quickly draining my funds. Cheers!
I live in Albuquerque, NM USA. I have been brewing extract for a few months and I am looking into getting into a cheaper way of brewing as my newfound hobby is quickly draining my funds. Cheers!
Post #1694 made 14 years ago
Welcome aboard tardisodea 
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This hobby can be expensive especially if you like 'tinkering'. One tip to keep the hobby cheap is to buy the right equipment the first time. Planning purchases is always better than walking around the brew shop (like we all do) and impulse buying 
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Feel free to plan your purchases here on the forum. There's lots of reformed impulse buyers here like me that will help you out.
PP
,This hobby can be expensive especially if you like 'tinkering'
. One tip to keep the hobby cheap is to buy the right equipment the first time. Planning purchases is always better than walking around the brew shop (like we all do) and impulse buying .Feel free to plan your purchases here on the forum. There's lots of reformed impulse buyers here like me that will help you out.
PP
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Post #1695 made 14 years ago
Welcome Brett, John, and Tardisodea... Tardisodea I highly suggest moving to BIAB. Your beer will be better for it. Read up and ask questions. I switched to all-grain(BIAB) after my first partial mash and I won't go back or need to purchase any new equipment. Let us know if we can answer any questions.
Post #1696 made 14 years ago
Yeah, my biggest problem with extract brewing is the actual malt extract costs so much money. Though i was a little dissapointed that the BIAB for full 5 gallons requires at least a 15 gallon pot. Just bought a ten gallon , unfortunately.
Post #1698 made 14 years ago
Good Day tardisodea, You may want to look into the Commentary http://www.biabrewer.info/download/file.php?id=51 It is the MAXI-BIAB process, a eight gallon(32 quarts) pot, and a smaller pot around 16 quarts, Use Half the Water in the Large pot, and sparge, with the other half in the smaller pot, and end up with Around 6+ gallons of wort.
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Post #1699 made 14 years ago
Post for the download...should be listed in the registration instructions since no other board requires this.
ADMIN NOTE: The existing set-up will be changed in conjunction with the release of the BIABacus. For now though, the first forum on the board, Collect Your Site Keys Here - How to participate, access downloads and stay up to date really needs to be read by all active members before posting.
ADMIN NOTE: The existing set-up will be changed in conjunction with the release of the BIABacus. For now though, the first forum on the board, Collect Your Site Keys Here - How to participate, access downloads and stay up to date really needs to be read by all active members before posting.
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Post #1700 made 14 years ago
Hi Guys,
I'm a BIABer for about a year or so, stepping up from kit&kilos and extracts, its getting quite serious now and I'm experimenting with doubles and so on, I can't believe I only found this site now, because it looks like there is a wealth of information here, and no BIAB haters like on other forums.
Cheers all
I'm a BIABer for about a year or so, stepping up from kit&kilos and extracts, its getting quite serious now and I'm experimenting with doubles and so on, I can't believe I only found this site now, because it looks like there is a wealth of information here, and no BIAB haters like on other forums.
Cheers all
