Hi all
My name is Tony from Western Sydney. Looking forward to Mini-BIAB. I do appreciate the information here.
I think I first came to the site from Beersmith Podcast about BIAB.
Thanks
Post #2877 made 13 years ago
Thank you
In mid-July I made a weiss, from 15 liters of water in the process of mash. After losses due to transfer from pot to fermenter and during the transfer from primary to secondary fermenter, there were approximately 8.5 liters of beer.
I got more evaporation than expected and many flours in the wort (I ground the grins using a coffe grinder!), So I lost a few liters. One month after production I tasted some bottles, the taste was very sour and liquoroso and also opening the bottles on some of them formed fountains of foam (I tried to get a high carbonation, staying in style). The other day, after two months from production, I opened a bottle and sour taste had diminished considerably and the fountain of foam was reduced compared to other bottles.
In mid-July I made a weiss, from 15 liters of water in the process of mash. After losses due to transfer from pot to fermenter and during the transfer from primary to secondary fermenter, there were approximately 8.5 liters of beer.
I got more evaporation than expected and many flours in the wort (I ground the grins using a coffe grinder!), So I lost a few liters. One month after production I tasted some bottles, the taste was very sour and liquoroso and also opening the bottles on some of them formed fountains of foam (I tried to get a high carbonation, staying in style). The other day, after two months from production, I opened a bottle and sour taste had diminished considerably and the fountain of foam was reduced compared to other bottles.
Post #2878 made 13 years ago
Good Day PJCurme, Welcome to the Forum,
BIAB is as easy as Jake showed. Since you have helped with the partial mash, and watched Jake, BAIB should be pretty easy for you.
Look around the Site the Fist section is general Information, and the Second is active random type topics, the reat of the site is more specific, And it is getting Larger!
Your lucky to be around the Nortern Brewer Stores, You should be able to get everything you need to BIAB!
BIAB is as easy as Jake showed. Since you have helped with the partial mash, and watched Jake, BAIB should be pretty easy for you.
Look around the Site the Fist section is general Information, and the Second is active random type topics, the reat of the site is more specific, And it is getting Larger!
Your lucky to be around the Nortern Brewer Stores, You should be able to get everything you need to BIAB!
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Post #2879 made 13 years ago
Good Day Tony(ynoTnamaC), Welcome to the the Site.
Looks like you have looked over the Site already, and I hope you have done a few BIAB Brews by now.
If not, Let us know how we can be of Help!
Looks like you have looked over the Site already, and I hope you have done a few BIAB Brews by now.
If not, Let us know how we can be of Help!
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Post #2880 made 13 years ago
Hello all, my name is Matthew and I'm from florida. I got into extract brewing approx 6 months ago (about 6 brews under my belt) and absolutely loved it. Now I venturing into all-grain brewing via the BIAB method. I just completed my first BIAB brew yesterday, still unsure at how it will turn out as I accidently mashed at 162 for about 15 mins. I love this site,(referred by many HBT members) it has been a great resource and I thank all of you for your knowledge in advance.
-matthew
-matthew
Post #2881 made 13 years ago
Good Day Matthew(Drumnart), Welcome and Congratulations on your First BIAB Brew!!
Please tell us how it finishes.
If you need some opinions or answwers, just Post!
Please tell us how it finishes.
If you need some opinions or answwers, just Post!
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Post #2882 made 13 years ago
Hi All
I'm Darren from Stafford, UK and recently attempted two BIAB recipes but I think they have both failed. The first I mashed far too hot and the second, the yeast seems to have completely died after a single day of vigorous frothing and bubbling - which is why I've come here for advice!!
Thanks
I'm Darren from Stafford, UK and recently attempted two BIAB recipes but I think they have both failed. The first I mashed far too hot and the second, the yeast seems to have completely died after a single day of vigorous frothing and bubbling - which is why I've come here for advice!!
Thanks
Post #2883 made 13 years ago
Welcome Darren
Your at the right place for some great Biabing advice. Post your problems and someone will help you out.
On your second Biab did you use S04 yeast by any chance ? If you did I'm not surprised about the quick ferment as that yeast is a beast.
Yeasty
Your at the right place for some great Biabing advice. Post your problems and someone will help you out.
On your second Biab did you use S04 yeast by any chance ? If you did I'm not surprised about the quick ferment as that yeast is a beast.
Yeasty
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Post #2884 made 13 years ago
Hello Everyone,
I'm Kevin from Nashville, TN in the US. I'm very inexperienced having only brewed a couple batches back in my college days from kits and only just got back into brewing after years of mulling over how I wanted to proceed. The BIAB method just seems so elegant and effective for AG brewing I had to jump off the fence and give it a go.
I've recently brewed two small one gallon batches that are fermenting now, appear to be good so far but I'm still weeks away from drinking so its anyone's guess how they will turn out. I'm already thinking about scaling up and kegging so I'll be researching this site a lot, thank you all for everything I've learned already.
I'm a scientist by trade and a member of a volunteer fire department when not wearing the lab coat.
Kevin
I'm Kevin from Nashville, TN in the US. I'm very inexperienced having only brewed a couple batches back in my college days from kits and only just got back into brewing after years of mulling over how I wanted to proceed. The BIAB method just seems so elegant and effective for AG brewing I had to jump off the fence and give it a go.
I've recently brewed two small one gallon batches that are fermenting now, appear to be good so far but I'm still weeks away from drinking so its anyone's guess how they will turn out. I'm already thinking about scaling up and kegging so I'll be researching this site a lot, thank you all for everything I've learned already.
I'm a scientist by trade and a member of a volunteer fire department when not wearing the lab coat.
Kevin
Post #2885 made 13 years ago
Hi all; first post. I'm from Western NY. I found the site searching for smaller BIAB setups (specifically 3 gallon electric).
I've brewed for a couple of years on and off & have a larger setup out in my garage (2 vessel no sparge RIMS). Typically I do 5 gallon batches although my gear could handle 10G if I was so inclined. I sort of have plans to go full out 3 vessel but seems like a lot of cost & effort for little perceived benefit. Basically I think it would up my efficiency numbers but grain is fairly inexpensive especially considering group buys.
My garage isn't heated so brewing in the cold winter months isn't a joy; I was thinking I could do small BIAB batches inside to keep me going through the cold months. I'm also the only beer drinker in the house so 5 gallons takes a while to plow through. I could see small batches replacing my use of my 5 gallon system for the most part.
Also, I see I'm supposed to indicate if I work. By day I'm a software engineer.
I've brewed for a couple of years on and off & have a larger setup out in my garage (2 vessel no sparge RIMS). Typically I do 5 gallon batches although my gear could handle 10G if I was so inclined. I sort of have plans to go full out 3 vessel but seems like a lot of cost & effort for little perceived benefit. Basically I think it would up my efficiency numbers but grain is fairly inexpensive especially considering group buys.
My garage isn't heated so brewing in the cold winter months isn't a joy; I was thinking I could do small BIAB batches inside to keep me going through the cold months. I'm also the only beer drinker in the house so 5 gallons takes a while to plow through. I could see small batches replacing my use of my 5 gallon system for the most part.
Also, I see I'm supposed to indicate if I work. By day I'm a software engineer.
Post #2886 made 13 years ago
Good Day Kevin(1911kevin), Welcome to the Forum.
Great to hear more Folks in Nashville are going BIAB, You in a good Brewing town!
Let us know how your Mini-BIAB's finish, and please post any questions you have!
Great to hear more Folks in Nashville are going BIAB, You in a good Brewing town!
Let us know how your Mini-BIAB's finish, and please post any questions you have!
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Post #2887 made 13 years ago
Good Day HackSnake, Welcome Aboard.
3 gallon Electric BIAB is a great way to brew one case of bottles. Look over Electric BIAB http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=24 and check Mini-BIAB's at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=23.
Good Luck and when you have questions PLEASE post!
3 gallon Electric BIAB is a great way to brew one case of bottles. Look over Electric BIAB http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=24 and check Mini-BIAB's at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=23.
Good Luck and when you have questions PLEASE post!
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Post #2889 made 13 years ago
Welcome Andy..
Biab is the easiest way to brew AG. A pot and a bag is all you need. As you have done kits and extract you will have most of the gear already. Have a good mooch and a read on here, any questions just ask !!
Yeasty
Biab is the easiest way to brew AG. A pot and a bag is all you need. As you have done kits and extract you will have most of the gear already. Have a good mooch and a read on here, any questions just ask !!
Yeasty
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Post #2890 made 13 years ago
Hello Everyone,
I am from NYC and I am a new homebrewer. I have done a couple of moderately successful brews and I am about to do my first BIAB. I will be starting with a mini-BIAB and I will be taking it from there. I have already learned a lot from the site and look forward to learning more.
Cheers.
I am from NYC and I am a new homebrewer. I have done a couple of moderately successful brews and I am about to do my first BIAB. I will be starting with a mini-BIAB and I will be taking it from there. I have already learned a lot from the site and look forward to learning more.
Cheers.
Post #2891 made 13 years ago
Good day Bertie(BertieWooster), Welcome Aboard!
Good Choice starting Mini-BIAB, That will Make one case of 12oz bottles, and is easy enough to brew every week or two.
When You have Questions or need Advice, Please Post, we are here most of the 24hour day!
Good Choice starting Mini-BIAB, That will Make one case of 12oz bottles, and is easy enough to brew every week or two.
When You have Questions or need Advice, Please Post, we are here most of the 24hour day!
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Post #2892 made 13 years ago
hi all!! 
i'm fletcher, just joined. i'm a new brewer and rather than waste time using lots of kits and bits, i kinda wanted to get straight into some sexy biab action. about to put down my first one in coming weeks (only done one kit brew before) so i'm pretty psyched!
1. Where are you from? surry hills, NSW
2. How did you stumble across the site? googling and i'm a poster on the aussiehomebrewer forum too
3. What you think of it so far? not bad at all. the simple instructions and how-to posts are what got my keen to check out more
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using? as above, i've only put down one brew but am anxious for more
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household? i work and study, just recently left full time work to go back to uni to complete my degree...aka poor again haha
i'm fletcher, just joined. i'm a new brewer and rather than waste time using lots of kits and bits, i kinda wanted to get straight into some sexy biab action. about to put down my first one in coming weeks (only done one kit brew before) so i'm pretty psyched!
1. Where are you from? surry hills, NSW
2. How did you stumble across the site? googling and i'm a poster on the aussiehomebrewer forum too
3. What you think of it so far? not bad at all. the simple instructions and how-to posts are what got my keen to check out more
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using? as above, i've only put down one brew but am anxious for more
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household? i work and study, just recently left full time work to go back to uni to complete my degree...aka poor again haha
follow my brews!
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Post #2893 made 13 years ago
Good Day Fletcher, Welcome Aboard!
BIAB is the way to Brew and not spend $$$$au. for "3" of everything.
If you have questions, Post'em and we can help.
BIAB is the way to Brew and not spend $$$$au. for "3" of everything.
If you have questions, Post'em and we can help.
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Post #2894 made 13 years ago
thanks Joshua!
greatly appreciated mate. don't you worry, i'll be posting up a storm haha. i need lots of info about my upcoming miniBIAB attempt so i'll be scouring around soon and getting as much info as i can and then asking some particulars. thanks for the warm welcome
greatly appreciated mate. don't you worry, i'll be posting up a storm haha. i need lots of info about my upcoming miniBIAB attempt so i'll be scouring around soon and getting as much info as i can and then asking some particulars. thanks for the warm welcome
follow my brews!
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Post #2895 made 13 years ago
Hi all, my name is Andrew and I'm fairly new to brewing but am very eager to eventually work to all grain.
BIAB seems like a very viable option for as I have 3 kids and not a huge amount of space to be brewing.
Some friends on another brewing forum recommended I check out this forum for advice on this method of brewing.
Looking forward to my future in brewing and apologies for any newbie questions I will be sending all your way, lol
Andrew
BIAB seems like a very viable option for as I have 3 kids and not a huge amount of space to be brewing.
Some friends on another brewing forum recommended I check out this forum for advice on this method of brewing.
Looking forward to my future in brewing and apologies for any newbie questions I will be sending all your way, lol
Andrew
Post #2896 made 13 years ago
Good Day Andrew(AJ_Eowley), Welcome to the Forum.
BIAB is the very Best way to Brew All-Grain, you don't need a lot of space(to start with).
Somtimes Kids will want to help, so think of them as "Assistant Brewers"
BIAB is pretty new, so all questions are "Newbie", so please post, if you have any!
BIAB is the very Best way to Brew All-Grain, you don't need a lot of space(to start with).
Somtimes Kids will want to help, so think of them as "Assistant Brewers"
BIAB is pretty new, so all questions are "Newbie", so please post, if you have any!
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #2897 made 13 years ago
Hi all. Glenn from Bristol, UK here. An interest in all grain and eventually coming up with something like a budvar dark brought me to investigate biab brewing. Look forward to learning from you all. Cheers!
Post #2898 made 13 years ago
Good Day GlennMartyn, Welcome to our Forum.
BIAB is the easy way to brew All-grain beer, Look over the Master Guide at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=25 and check the The Commentary (Temporary) for the download http://www.biabrewer.info/download/file.php?id=51 on all the steps for doing a BIAB BATCH.
When You have any questions, Just post, we can Help!
BIAB is the easy way to brew All-grain beer, Look over the Master Guide at http://www.biabrewer.info/viewforum.php?f=25 and check the The Commentary (Temporary) for the download http://www.biabrewer.info/download/file.php?id=51 on all the steps for doing a BIAB BATCH.
When You have any questions, Just post, we can Help!
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Post #2899 made 13 years ago
Greetings from another new member in Atlanta, GA, USA. I started brewing sometime in the early 1990s. It was definitely pre-1996 since that is when our second daughter was born. I stopped sometime around 1997 and did not pick it up again until 2009. I sold my keggles, my cornie kegs, co2 system, my filter systems, all the labware and misc supplies. All I kept was my two upright Coleman beverage coolers since they could do more than just make beer. I also kept a brand new pump which I'm still using and for some reason, I kept a Johnson Controls fridge controller.
So, in 2009, I started back and used one of my coolers with a bag and the pump recirculating through a RIMS tube I made. I also bought a 10gal kettle and used that to heat strike water. I could have used it to warm sparge water for the second cooler, but I never did. I have simply drained directly into my BK. So my system is not a true BIAB. But it is no-sparge. I'll soon have a brew stand with a winch to lift the bag to save my back and I will also have a "solid sided" bag system. That is one of the reasons I'm here after reading this thread: http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=1057
So, in 2009, I started back and used one of my coolers with a bag and the pump recirculating through a RIMS tube I made. I also bought a 10gal kettle and used that to heat strike water. I could have used it to warm sparge water for the second cooler, but I never did. I have simply drained directly into my BK. So my system is not a true BIAB. But it is no-sparge. I'll soon have a brew stand with a winch to lift the bag to save my back and I will also have a "solid sided" bag system. That is one of the reasons I'm here after reading this thread: http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=1057
Post #2900 made 13 years ago
Good Day Limulus, Welcome Aboard.
Solid Side BAIB is one way to brew, it helps withe the draining, But, Make sure the (Carrier) solid side container can take Boiling for 90 minutes if needed. see http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1160 about a stean basket from Bayou Classic
Or http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1040 about an electric No-bag Brewing system.
If you have Any questions, let us know, and we will help.
Solid Side BAIB is one way to brew, it helps withe the draining, But, Make sure the (Carrier) solid side container can take Boiling for 90 minutes if needed. see http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1160 about a stean basket from Bayou Classic
Or http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1040 about an electric No-bag Brewing system.
If you have Any questions, let us know, and we will help.
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