flyfisherwes wrote:I have a decent handle on how the process works and I've made good extract beer, but I still keep coming up with questions. Especially now that I am about to start BIAB.

1. Where can I find a stainless steel measuring stick? My options are lowes, walmart, tractor supply, and some craft and fabric stores. Is there a chance I can just mark the paint stirrer?

flyfisherwes wrote:2. I see in "The Commentary" that when siphoning to the fermenter that there will be cloudy wort initially and finally that you don't want in the fermenter? This idea is a little murky . My question is where are you siphoning from? The top or the bottom of the wort? And why would the first 200ml be murky then you get clear wort then it goes murky again. Also, how is this circumvented with a spigot on the kettle? I haven't put one on my keggle yet, but I plan to eventually.

flyfisherwes wrote:3. I have a huge nylon bag that I'm planning to use. It has very very small holes. I bought it here -> http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_i" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ts_id=1058 The holes are super fine (finer than I would expect from a "course nylon bag") and the stitching is really strong. It also fits very well inside of my keggle. I had planned to use paint strainer bags but they just weren't big enough and this bag is bigger and has finer holes. Should I keep this or should I plan to get a new bag?

flyfisherwes wrote:4. When I crush my grain should I run it through the mill twice or adjust my mill for a finer setting?

flyfisherwes wrote:5. The water I'm going to use is fine to drink and it tastes OK, but its not what I would consider "high quality" water. The water that I'm used to drinking is much better IMO but my room mate thinks its awesome water. To me it tastes like it has thickener or something in it. It just tastes different than bottled water. This is the water report -> http://beckleywater.com/Documents/CCRReport.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;