Aloha from Hawaii!
I heard about this site on Homebrew Talk and it seems to be just what I am looking for. I've done a couple of extract brews but I'm looking at moving to BIAB for the fun, lower cost, and leftover grains to feed my animals. I work full time and split my time between Oahu and the Big Island (island of Hawaii) and travel quite a bit around the Pacific region.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot more around here.
Post #2552 made 13 years ago
Good Day Brundoggie, Welcome to the Forum!
BIAB is the best way to move from Extract to All-Grain.
You understand all the things that make BIAB great.
I hope you have time to brew soon, Good Luck!
BIAB is the best way to move from Extract to All-Grain.
You understand all the things that make BIAB great.
I hope you have time to brew soon, Good Luck!
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Post #2553 made 13 years ago
Hi, I'm Jeff.
I'm in Portland, Oregon, USA. I've been brewing for only a few months, all extract & speciality grains so far. I've been making up my own recipes, though, and really having a blast! This morning I brewed a mild ale which is really an experiment -- no idea if it will be drinkable!
I've been wanting to get into all grain brewing, but don't want to go nuts with the equipment -- plus I live in a fairly small house! This seems like a great place to get the BIAB fundamentals, and then go way beyond.
I'm a web developer and work from home. I've even done a few brews while programming! (enforced stand up and stretch breaks!)
I'm in Portland, Oregon, USA. I've been brewing for only a few months, all extract & speciality grains so far. I've been making up my own recipes, though, and really having a blast! This morning I brewed a mild ale which is really an experiment -- no idea if it will be drinkable!
I've been wanting to get into all grain brewing, but don't want to go nuts with the equipment -- plus I live in a fairly small house! This seems like a great place to get the BIAB fundamentals, and then go way beyond.
I'm a web developer and work from home. I've even done a few brews while programming! (enforced stand up and stretch breaks!)
Post #2554 made 13 years ago
Good Day Jeff(ong), Welcome to the site!
Good to hear your ready to make great beer. BIAB is the best way to go.
Look around the Forum and if you have any questiins, let us help!
Good to hear your ready to make great beer. BIAB is the best way to go.
Look around the Forum and if you have any questiins, let us help!
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Post #2555 made 13 years ago
Hi Everyone,
I discovered your site through a link from HomeBrewTalk. I've been brewing small, 1-gallon AG batches now for about 10 months, using a process I first learned from a BBS starter kit. I typically brew two separate one gallon batches whenever I brew, which makes for kind of a long day; I'm interested in experimenting with BIAB to see if it streamlines the process a bit.
Thanks!
I discovered your site through a link from HomeBrewTalk. I've been brewing small, 1-gallon AG batches now for about 10 months, using a process I first learned from a BBS starter kit. I typically brew two separate one gallon batches whenever I brew, which makes for kind of a long day; I'm interested in experimenting with BIAB to see if it streamlines the process a bit.
Thanks!
Post #2556 made 13 years ago
Welcome ZedBrewer
Biab is the process that will make you beer of the highest quality. There is a lot to read here and all the answers are there. If you can't find them then ask!
Biab is the process that will make you beer of the highest quality. There is a lot to read here and all the answers are there. If you can't find them then ask!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
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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 #2557 made 13 years ago
Hello all from the middle of the USA.
I've been absorbing info from this site for awhile now.
I've been brewing for about 15 years and it's mostly been on a scratch-built 2-tier 10 gallon sculpture. The last three years or so I've been brewing less and less and I'm not sure why.
I had the opportunity to teach a non-credit brewing class this spring at our local University. The class was only 3 hours long so I was looking for a way to demonstrate all-grain is this time frame. I had heard about BIAB from a Brewing Network interview awhile back and one of my fellow brew club members was messing around with it so I decided to give it a try.
I did two batches before the class to see how it would go and one batch in class, and now three batches after. The brew sculpture has not been used in this time. I've done more BIAB batches this spring than all the batches on the big system in two years. I love it. All the apprehension from my perceived negatives was unfounded. I get higher efficiency in less time, MUCH less time. BIAB has reignited my brewing passion and I thank you all for that.
I'm giving a BIAB Tech Topic at my homebrew club meeting tonight to spread the love.
I use Beer Alchemy on the Mac and then input the total grain & hop weight into http://www.simplebiabcalculator.com to get my strike water volume and temperature. This has been accurate enough for me and is as simple as it gets.
-Chris
I've been absorbing info from this site for awhile now.
I've been brewing for about 15 years and it's mostly been on a scratch-built 2-tier 10 gallon sculpture. The last three years or so I've been brewing less and less and I'm not sure why.
I had the opportunity to teach a non-credit brewing class this spring at our local University. The class was only 3 hours long so I was looking for a way to demonstrate all-grain is this time frame. I had heard about BIAB from a Brewing Network interview awhile back and one of my fellow brew club members was messing around with it so I decided to give it a try.
I did two batches before the class to see how it would go and one batch in class, and now three batches after. The brew sculpture has not been used in this time. I've done more BIAB batches this spring than all the batches on the big system in two years. I love it. All the apprehension from my perceived negatives was unfounded. I get higher efficiency in less time, MUCH less time. BIAB has reignited my brewing passion and I thank you all for that.
I'm giving a BIAB Tech Topic at my homebrew club meeting tonight to spread the love.
I use Beer Alchemy on the Mac and then input the total grain & hop weight into http://www.simplebiabcalculator.com to get my strike water volume and temperature. This has been accurate enough for me and is as simple as it gets.
-Chris
Post #2558 made 13 years ago
Good Day Chris(CNorrick). Welcome to the Forum!
It is great to hear you going BIAB, And Teaching the BIAB to others, so they can become the best brewers they can.
The simplebiabcalculator looks good, maybe you can checkout our Calculator http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=189
and see if it helps your group!
Keep us updated on how your classes/club work out!
It is great to hear you going BIAB, And Teaching the BIAB to others, so they can become the best brewers they can.
The simplebiabcalculator looks good, maybe you can checkout our Calculator http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=189
and see if it helps your group!
Keep us updated on how your classes/club work out!
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Post #2559 made 13 years ago
1. Where are you from?
South East Queensland, Australia.
2. How did you stumble across the site?
I think I was trying to get some info from the AHB forums and followed a link here. It was only earlier that day that I decoded the mysterious 'BIAB' that people kept mentioning.
3. What you think of it so far?
Seems very informative so far, I guess I need to figure out how to post questions.
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using?
I've done four extract brews using hopped extracts (the most common in Aus) Started Experimenting with the second one so I've done a Dark Ale, Chilli Ale, IPA and something else that's probably also an IPA???
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household?
I work as an Environment Officer in local government. Contract runs out in a month, so I'm stocking up on homebrew to keep me hydrated while I'm unemployed.
South East Queensland, Australia.
2. How did you stumble across the site?
I think I was trying to get some info from the AHB forums and followed a link here. It was only earlier that day that I decoded the mysterious 'BIAB' that people kept mentioning.
3. What you think of it so far?
Seems very informative so far, I guess I need to figure out how to post questions.
4. Have you brewed at all before. If so, for how long and what method are you currently using?
I've done four extract brews using hopped extracts (the most common in Aus) Started Experimenting with the second one so I've done a Dark Ale, Chilli Ale, IPA and something else that's probably also an IPA???
5. Do you work? Are you retired or maybe you run a household?
I work as an Environment Officer in local government. Contract runs out in a month, so I'm stocking up on homebrew to keep me hydrated while I'm unemployed.
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Post #2560 made 13 years ago
Good Day ZenGeek, Welcome to the Site.
To Answer the post a question....At the top left, under the topic title is a small window saying "New Topic" used to ask a new question.
If you want to reply or question on Someones post....Under the posts title is a window saying "Post Reply" used to continue the Topic.
You should find that BIAB has much more to offer than using just extract.
And..Whether you are working or not, It is always a good time to brew!!
To Answer the post a question....At the top left, under the topic title is a small window saying "New Topic" used to ask a new question.
If you want to reply or question on Someones post....Under the posts title is a window saying "Post Reply" used to continue the Topic.
You should find that BIAB has much more to offer than using just extract.
And..Whether you are working or not, It is always a good time to brew!!
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #2561 made 13 years ago
Hi everyone - my name is Chris and I live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia.
I'm a founding member of the Northern Beaches Home Brew Club - which gets together every quarter to share, taste and discuss our home brews, and socialise. The club is open to all home brewers and beer enthusiasts, from beginners to the experienced.
If you are in the area and interested in participating, visit our website: http://www.northernbeachesbrewclub.com/
This is us in a past edition of Beer and Brewer magazine: http://www.northernbeachesbrewclub.com/ ... ersmag.htm
I work in marketing full-time, have a couple of young kids, enjoy water sports (actually all sports really), and of course love craft beer. I've just invested in updating my home brewing system and look forward to years of great beer.
I'm a founding member of the Northern Beaches Home Brew Club - which gets together every quarter to share, taste and discuss our home brews, and socialise. The club is open to all home brewers and beer enthusiasts, from beginners to the experienced.
If you are in the area and interested in participating, visit our website: http://www.northernbeachesbrewclub.com/
This is us in a past edition of Beer and Brewer magazine: http://www.northernbeachesbrewclub.com/ ... ersmag.htm
I work in marketing full-time, have a couple of young kids, enjoy water sports (actually all sports really), and of course love craft beer. I've just invested in updating my home brewing system and look forward to years of great beer.
Post #2562 made 13 years ago
Welcome to the forum lazyduck 
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Thanks for the links - sounds like you have a great group of brewers close by. I have fond memories of holidays at Collaroy and Palm Beach as a kid. Must go back next time I'm in Sydney.
Cheers to you,
PP
,Thanks for the links - sounds like you have a great group of brewers close by. I have fond memories of holidays at Collaroy and Palm Beach as a kid. Must go back next time I'm in Sydney.
Cheers to you,
PP
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Post #2563 made 13 years ago
joshua wrote:Good Day ZenGeek, Welcome to the Site.
To Answer the post a question....At the top left, under the topic title is a small window saying "New Topic" used to ask a new question.
If you want to reply or question on Someones post....Under the posts title is a window saying "Post Reply" used to continue the Topic.
You should find that BIAB has much more to offer than using just extract.
And..Whether you are working or not, It is always a good time to brew!!
Thanks for the welcome and the info Josh. Couldn't agree more about always being a great time to brew.
I'm definitely looking forward to getting into the miraculous world of BIAB or variants thereof. I think kits get a pretty bad wrap, but I agree with you about the greater opportunities involved in BIAB
Can't wait to get set up and start buying some grain...
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Post #2564 made 13 years ago
Hello everyone!
I am currently an extract brewer looking to move to all grain and have heard and read quite a bit about BIAB, which led me here. I can't wait to go through the vast amount of info here and get started on my first BIAB experience! Thanks ahead of time for everyone's help!
Sean
Southern California
I am currently an extract brewer looking to move to all grain and have heard and read quite a bit about BIAB, which led me here. I can't wait to go through the vast amount of info here and get started on my first BIAB experience! Thanks ahead of time for everyone's help!
Sean
Southern California
Post #2565 made 13 years ago
Good Day Ssimkins, Welcome Aboard.
So. Cal. is a great place in the world to brew, and BIAB is the best way to go All-Grain.
Take some time and look over the site, and see all the changes to brewing that we have done!
If you have questions, we like them, just post and some of us will answer.
Good Luck.
So. Cal. is a great place in the world to brew, and BIAB is the best way to go All-Grain.
Take some time and look over the site, and see all the changes to brewing that we have done!
If you have questions, we like them, just post and some of us will answer.
Good Luck.
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Post #2566 made 13 years ago
Hi all
Recently new brewer from Leeds. Done a few kits and two partial extracts. Decided that I want to brew all grain. Have bought a bought a buffalo 40l and fitted a ball valve and hop strainer. Have decided to.BIAB as it seams a really good method and lots of people are producing really good beer from it
Have been reading a few books and am planning some GW recipes. landlord most likely being my first as it is my fav. Will probably be looking some advice as I have still to work out initial volumes and how to use a calculator. Really love the site.
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Recently new brewer from Leeds. Done a few kits and two partial extracts. Decided that I want to brew all grain. Have bought a bought a buffalo 40l and fitted a ball valve and hop strainer. Have decided to.BIAB as it seams a really good method and lots of people are producing really good beer from it
Have been reading a few books and am planning some GW recipes. landlord most likely being my first as it is my fav. Will probably be looking some advice as I have still to work out initial volumes and how to use a calculator. Really love the site.
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Post #2567 made 13 years ago
Good Day Irishstavros, Welcome to the forum.
Great to hear you going to go BIAB and have the equipment to do full volume brews!
If your have problems with the Calculator, Just post your questions and we can help.
Also, we can help with other questions too!
Great to hear you going to go BIAB and have the equipment to do full volume brews!
If your have problems with the Calculator, Just post your questions and we can help.
Also, we can help with other questions too!
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Post #2569 made 13 years ago
Good Day MindPrisoner, Welcome to the BIAB site!
Living In Cal. is a good place to brew!, Biab is the new way to brew All-Grain the easy way.
It is good to know you have a open mind, Since you can fill it with the best way to brew, and think about things that are happening now with BIAB, that have never been known!
Look around and when you get questions, Please post, there are no bad questions, just things to think about!
Living In Cal. is a good place to brew!, Biab is the new way to brew All-Grain the easy way.
It is good to know you have a open mind, Since you can fill it with the best way to brew, and think about things that are happening now with BIAB, that have never been known!
Look around and when you get questions, Please post, there are no bad questions, just things to think about!
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #2570 made 13 years ago
Hey all, coming at you from Astana, Kazakhstan. In less than a month I'm getting transferred to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. I was poking around Northern Brewer Brewing TV and watched the BIAB video and ended up here. I'm definitely trying this when I get my gear delivered and unpack from the big move across Central Asia. I've been extract brewing for a little over a year now - as a survival method from all the mediocre lagers that only line the shelves here. Since I get all my supplies via diplomatic pouch/mail, and there is a strict no liquids rule, I can only use DME recipes or go all-grain. I don't have the equipment for all-grain, so BIAB is a no-brainer. I can't wait to try this out!
Post #2571 made 13 years ago
Good Day DividedSky99, Welcome to the Forum....
People say life is tough...Looks like you have a tough One!!
Since you have done DME, you have most everything for BIAB, except a BIG bag.
All-Grain BIAB is almost as easy as DME with some special grains.
Take a look around the site, and when you have questions, please Post and we can help!
People say life is tough...Looks like you have a tough One!!
Since you have done DME, you have most everything for BIAB, except a BIG bag.
All-Grain BIAB is almost as easy as DME with some special grains.
Take a look around the site, and when you have questions, please Post and we can help!
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #2573 made 13 years ago
Hello! I am in Cambridge, MA, USA and itching to give biab a shot. After a few extract/specialty grain batches, one mini-biab, and one partial mash, I think a 5 gallon biab is the definitive next step.
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Post #2574 made 13 years ago
Good Day JustDave, Welcome to the forum!
Great to here your moving to BIAB, Many All Grain kits can be done BIAB.
Your Idea of brewing a BIG batch, and going No-chill is the best way to brew with little time
Do the brewing on the day off, Go no-chill for many weeks or months,(many of us do) and pitch the yeast and ferment when ever you can!
There are no inane questions here, BIAB is changing quickly, so keeping up to date, means Questions!!
Good Luck.
Great to here your moving to BIAB, Many All Grain kits can be done BIAB.
Your Idea of brewing a BIG batch, and going No-chill is the best way to brew with little time
Do the brewing on the day off, Go no-chill for many weeks or months,(many of us do) and pitch the yeast and ferment when ever you can!
There are no inane questions here, BIAB is changing quickly, so keeping up to date, means Questions!!
Good Luck.
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #2575 made 13 years ago
Good Day LaserGhost, Welcome Aboard.
You have done a MiniBIAB, and a partial mash...Your correct, your ready to go full 5gal/23L now.
If you have questions, or need help with anything, Just post, we can help!
You have done a MiniBIAB, and a partial mash...Your correct, your ready to go full 5gal/23L now.
If you have questions, or need help with anything, Just post, we can help!
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