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Post #4051 made 12 years ago
by mally
Davygoat2 & CopperCoil - Welcome to BIABrewer, we are one big happy family!
G B
I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
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Post #4052 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
davygoat2 and CopperCoil,

Welcome to the website that has it all! All grain and all fun. Brewing with BIAB is quick, easy, economical and Brews the best beer in the world!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
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Post #4053 made 12 years ago
by rocketman
Newbie brewer here, just got my 70L kettle that i will make a electical eBIAB of, love all the knowledge collected in this forum, i'm really looking forward for my first brew and I'm trying to make everything as easy as possible and not build too much before my first couple of brews. Cheers

Post #4054 made 12 years ago
by osito
Hi all,

Osito here. I live in Connecticut, USA by way of California. I'm new to home brewing but I spent some time brewing in college as my major was food science with an emphasis in brewing under Prof. Charlie Bamforth, so I have some brewing under my belt at the pilot brewery at the university but nothing on a smaller scale oddly enough. BIAB is attractive to me as space is limited and it seems the perfect way for me to start all-grain brewing quickly and efficiently. I'm currently working in big corporate totally unrelated to brewing unfortunately but maybe one of these days I'll get to working directly with beer as my main profession. Either way I'll be sharpening up my brewing skills at home in the mean time. Thanks for the knowledge bank, I'm sure it'll be very useful. Cheers.

Post #4055 made 12 years ago
by colinb4987
Hi all,

Complete newbie brewer here. Built myself a PID-controlled 40l Buffalo for low-temp slow cooking (think leg of lamb for 48hrs), and then realised it can boil water too... so began a natural (in my eyes!) progression to beer! Still very much in the process of reading around and understanding the process before cracking on later this month (I hope).

Thanks in advance for the help and advice to be found in these pages...
Colin

Post #4056 made 12 years ago
by PistolPatch
rocket, osito and colin, welcome aboard :salute:,

rocket: 70 L is a great size as it offers a heap of versatility. Nice :party:!

osito: Charlie Bamforth - cool! I hope you end up posting lots here for us. A lot of us here started with 3 vessel and now only BIAB so it is not only a great starting point to all-grain but also a great place to stay all-graining. One guy here built a $4,000 system and sold it as he found his BIAB beers to be better!

colin: That's excellent on the boiler! The info here is not as organised as we'd like atm but until it is, ask as many questions as you like and someone will get you sorted.

:peace:
PP
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Post #4057 made 12 years ago
by Yirg
Hi,

I've been home brewing for a few months. So far mostly 5 gallon extract + specialty grains, but have recently started brewing 1 gallon batches, for the sake of side-by-side experimentation and lager brews.

I'd like to move to all-grain, and would appreciate some advise about equipment.

The bag I'm using for steeping specialty grains (5 gallon extract brewing) fits 3~4 pounds (1.7 KG) of grains, which should be enough for mashing 1 gallon AG batches.

Alternatively, I was thinking about stretching polyester voile cloth within this colander, as it fits (after base removal) into my 11qt pot. The colander probably can fit way more grain (not that there's any need for such a small batch), and can have the normal amount of grain less densely packed. Will that help efficiency?

Another possible advantage of the colander is that it can act as a false-bottom, protecting the cloth from heat if/when I have to turn on the fire to keep withing the target mashing temperature.

Bottom line, should I bother finding a place that sells polyester voile, or would the specialty grain bag be sufficient?

Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Yirg on 30 Sep 2013, 21:15, edited 12 times in total.

Post #4058 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
Welcome Yirg,

It depends on if you are staying with small batches for a while due to storage space or cost. The voil is cheap. You could just buy a pair of pre-cut shear draperies from a big-box store (Wal-Mart?) and cut them to fit. If the specialty grain bag does the job then no one would care what you used as long as the beer was good. The beauty of our BIAB brewing community is that "anything goes". What makes good beer "good beer" is the good effort you put into it!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #4059 made 12 years ago
by Yirg
Thanks for replying Bob.

I'm fine with small batches for my more experimental brews. The larger 5 gallon batches I'm brewing with my brother, and we plan to continue using extract+grains for a while longer. I guess the outcome of my smaller batches may result in us switching to AG completely.

I'll look for a place that sells voile. It seems to be worth the effort :-)

Post #4060 made 12 years ago
by Superman
Hi everyone,first post and I just wanted to say what a fantastic job you all have done to create a very comprehensive website full of great biab brewing information.I have been brewing kits and partials for around two years now and have even done a couple of maxi brews that turned out very nice.I have just got myself a 58 litre keggle and burner and are ready to join the big league.Cant wait to get started.Something easy first up probably an APA.
"Cheers to all".

Post #4061 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
Superman,

Welcome to the club. We will be waiting to hear how it goes. BIAB looks easy and it is easier than it looks!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #4064 made 12 years ago
by bigchris
Hi, I'm Chris and I live in the Midlands in UK. I've been brewing three vessel AG for a few years but have now decided to give BIAB a go. I use a 40L buffalo boiler which should be great for 23L brew lengths. I have the fabric for my bag, which I'll stitch up today. I'll probably use an inverted SS colander to keep the bag off the element at the bottom.

I brew mainly American style, hoppy pale ales, though generally a little weaker than the true style, perhaps around 4.5% - 5%. My friends like the Chocolate stout I brewed so that is also a regular brew for me as giveaways.

I've grown some Cascade hops this year, which have been dried in the airing cupboard and now I've got 150g. These will flavour my first BIAB. Favourite hops are Citra but I've just received some Ahtanum which will probably be used in the following brew.

Can't wait to get started, hope the rain keeps away tomorrow as I brew outdoors.

Post #4065 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
bigchris,

I am a former 3V brewer myself. I haven't used my mash-tun since I tried BIAB. Somehow it makes me seem foolish for not thinking of this myself! (I am naturally brilliant!) In all honesty this is a perfect way to brew and the beer is the same or seems better because of the time, work and money saved.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #4066 made 12 years ago
by AutoDog
Greetings, all.

I'm really looking forward to BIAB. 20 years ago I built an automated, all-grain, 3-vessel 10 gallon brewery as part of an engineering senior project. It was such a monster it became known as 'the beast'. It was so large we had to wheel it down the street since no car could carry it.


Two decades later I'm eager to get back too all-grain but without 'the beast'. BIAB looks like just the ticket.

-AD

Post #4068 made 12 years ago
by AutoDog
Well, not quite... I haven't brewed all-grain in 20 years. I did come out of retirement last year with extract brews. I was hesitant to jump in with both feet again on all-grain once again until I read about BIAB.

The future looks bright!

Post #4069 made 12 years ago
by jscott02
Hi all! :salute:

My name is Jim, from central Ohio. Been an extract brewer for several years. One of my brewing resolutions for 2013 was to try out BIAB. Kinda fell out of the hobby for a bit this year but am getting back into it. Working on gathering the equipment I need and can't wait to join you all!

Thanks,

Jim

Post #4071 made 12 years ago
by malt_shovel
Hi All,

From Perth in Western Australia.

Traditionally a 3V brewer who sold a lot of expensive kit to make room in the shed.

I am planning to go BIAB to make brewdays more enjoyable and a little quicker if possible

I will be running a natural gas heating system. Not planning recirculation as yet or any automation. Happy to do things manually.

I have BIAB on stovetop which struggled to get a rolling boil, so back out to the shed with gas.

I brew all styles and like to mix ingredients / process from traditional styles. Currently in a "Belgium" phase.

Cheers

Post #4072 made 12 years ago
by Steven
Hello All! Steven here hailing from Acworth New Hampshire. USA. I have been an extract brewer for many years and am making the jump to all grain. I have decided on BIAB for the ease of it and to save time and the need for less equipment. Must say that this is a really great site and many thanks to everyone that made it possible. I work construction and am a jack of all trades for the most part. I happened upon this site while surfing for info on Biab. I have purchased my Barley crusher and just got a 100 liter pot that should allow me to make 10 gallon batches once i get a recipe dialed in. I currently do an American ale and a porter that i like real well and my first goal is to recreate via Biab. looking forward to being part of your community. Thanks so much!!

Post #4073 made 12 years ago
by Vigsteel
Hi. I live in central Texas. I'm a long-time mini-mash brewer looking to upgrade to all-grain. An article in Zymurgy about BIAB last year captured my attention. All all but convinced to go this way. I am interested in doing it electrically. My remaining questions include wondering about vessel size and heating element size. I like to brew high gravity beers, and I am interested in yielding 10 gallons per go-round.

Post #4075 made 12 years ago
by Cosmo
Hi all,

I'm a "Seinfeld" fan who loves the "Cosmo Kramer" character, I joined the forum a while ago but haven't followed through on getting serious with the process until now.
I've been interested in brewing for over 15 years but have a terrible personality trait that has continuously held me back :headhit: . I become obsessed with new hobbies & past-times and go at them like a bull at a gate, then just as I'm finally ready to blossom, bloom, and reap the rewards of my efforts, I discover another wonderfully interesting subject I must pursue at all costs. I then go off full throttle with this latest interest until one day while sitting at the computer I revisit an old brew forum or podcast AND I'M OFF AGAIN :argh: My poor wife just shakes her head and says "Here we go again, well at least you can make some room now by selling off your (latest creations) junk!" :nup:

Over the years of doing this I've built all the gear - brewstands, keggles gas & electric, immersion chillers, electric HERMS now changed to a RIMS, completed the contol box for Braumeister clone system and almost finished the vessel, stir-plate, built both a kegerator & keezer, temperature controllers, etc.... After pouring all my energy into these efforts the only thing I haven't done regularly is make enough beer to justify the money, time and effort used :sad: . I must confess I thoroughly enjoy building the gear as much as anything, but have to admit the balance is way out of proportion. Other things affect this as well of course, such as, family commitments, weather, work, household chores. After spending so many hours building these things I do get too feeling a little bit guilty using the weekends brewing.

As my very tolerant wife is currently interstate visiting our daughters, it has given me time to think :think: and reflect :pray: on the road ahead as far as brewing is concerned.

:idea: The result is I've decided to put a halt on new major builds as I have everything necessary already for whatever my brewing needs are. On my days off work I will now rise early in the morning to BIAB and no-chill, this will obviously let me brew quickly & ferment when it best suits me, so this is going to save me heaps of time.
I have sleep-apnea :sleep: and a hand tremble that is a pain in the arse, my father had it & my elder brother has it too, luckily its not MS. So while my wife's been away I've been drinking a few more beers & JD's in place of tea, and I must report that I think the alcohol is building up in my nervous system again, just like the days of my youth its rebuilding the enzyme/protein chains in my system by softening & binding them together and helping me sleep better and calming the tremble :lol: . Anyway that's my theory and I'm sticking to it as it supports my decision to stop building and start brewing!

I also confess I don't like socializing in large groups, there are a number of reasons which I don't want to go into on a public forum, that said I do get along well with people.
I'm really a homebody who enjoys being at home with the wife & pets, I like my own company and the freedom I have to follow my dreams, desires, & goals in such a wonderful country as Australia.

My immediate focus now is on learning the BIABacus spreadsheet and filling the keezer up for Christmas holidays :drink:

Thanks to PistolPatch and the team for such a great site.

Cheers :thumbs:
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