Hi all
I'm from the UK and have been stove-top extract brewing for about a year now. Looking forward to trying BIAB as the next step on from steeping grains.
All the best
Post #5877 made 10 years ago
Welcome Brucebeernut and Betahoven!
Looks like both of you are well on your way to making great beer. The step from extract to Biab is an easy one. If you have any questions; ask away and we will be happy to help.
Looks like both of you are well on your way to making great beer. The step from extract to Biab is an easy one. If you have any questions; ask away and we will be happy to help.
Some people are like slinkies. Not good for much, but bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
Weehoosebrewing.ga
Weehoosebrewing.ga
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Post #5878 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the forum Bruce and Betahoven, this is a great resource for everything biab. Lots of info and experienced brewers willing to lend quality advice here. Once you do your first BIAB you will never want to go back to extract, happy brewing!
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Post #5879 made 10 years ago
Hey y'all, I'm a newer BIABrewer from Louisiana in the US. I came across this site after hanging out on HomebrewTalk and later by listening to Basic Brewing Radio. So far, it's a bit of reading but I'm glad there's such an abundance of information and a respectful climate. Like I said before, I do use the BIAB technique exclusively except for 4 liter extract experiments. When I'm not obsessing over this hobby, I make my income by teaching music to 11-14 year olds.
Cheers!
Cheers!

Bottled:
Spiced Sour, Dunkelweizen, MOCKtoberfest
Fermenting:
Belgian Stout, Belgian Pale Ale with Brett C., Spiced Cider
Planned:
Brett IPA
Spiced Sour, Dunkelweizen, MOCKtoberfest
Fermenting:
Belgian Stout, Belgian Pale Ale with Brett C., Spiced Cider
Planned:
Brett IPA
Post #5880 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the board masonacoats. You will find a lot of good info here to help you refine and improve your BIAB batches, and hopefully you will share some of your experience with us. Take the biabacus out for a spin if you haven't already, it's an awesome tool for BIAB!
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Post #5881 made 10 years ago
Thanks goulaigan! BIABacus is very impressive; especially the display of imperial units alongside metric.
Bottled:
Spiced Sour, Dunkelweizen, MOCKtoberfest
Fermenting:
Belgian Stout, Belgian Pale Ale with Brett C., Spiced Cider
Planned:
Brett IPA
Spiced Sour, Dunkelweizen, MOCKtoberfest
Fermenting:
Belgian Stout, Belgian Pale Ale with Brett C., Spiced Cider
Planned:
Brett IPA
Post #5882 made 10 years ago
masoncoats, you're in good company. Welcome! This forum has a lot of excellent information and ideas.
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Post #5883 made 10 years ago
Hi all.
Yet another brit joining the forum.
I have been brewing for 30+ years using a three vessel HERMS setup but now a lack of space and a customers insistence that BAIB works well (Ed if you read this thank you again) has made me change my brewing method.
I was sceptical initially but now having 6 BAIB brews under my belt I am a convert as I am producing beer that is as good as I made with my three vessel brewery I especially enjoy the time spent not cleaning up and flushing pumps and pipework through after a brew day, Thank you all for the wealth of information available here.
Yet another brit joining the forum.
I have been brewing for 30+ years using a three vessel HERMS setup but now a lack of space and a customers insistence that BAIB works well (Ed if you read this thank you again) has made me change my brewing method.
I was sceptical initially but now having 6 BAIB brews under my belt I am a convert as I am producing beer that is as good as I made with my three vessel brewery I especially enjoy the time spent not cleaning up and flushing pumps and pipework through after a brew day, Thank you all for the wealth of information available here.
Post #5884 made 10 years ago
Welcome scubadiver, nice to see experienced brewers joining up, especially converts from 3 vessel! There is a wealth of great BIAB info here that is useful for new brewers and experienced brewers alike, hopefully you can contribute with some of your experience as well!
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Post #5885 made 10 years ago
Howdy scubadiver! Welcome aboard. Looking forward to your contributions.
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Post #5886 made 10 years ago
Hello all!
I live in Ann Arbor, MI (I believe formally changing its name to Jim Harbaugh, MI).
I'm getting ready for my maiden voyage in homebrewing. BIAB is attractive to me as it seems to be a very pure form of brewing without the need for as much equipment (or cleanup!). I stumbled onto this site while searching for AG recipe conversion/water calculations for BIAB. The BIABacus is awesome - I'll be posting my attempt at conversion to the appropriate thread for vetting.
Happy New Year!
I live in Ann Arbor, MI (I believe formally changing its name to Jim Harbaugh, MI).
I'm getting ready for my maiden voyage in homebrewing. BIAB is attractive to me as it seems to be a very pure form of brewing without the need for as much equipment (or cleanup!). I stumbled onto this site while searching for AG recipe conversion/water calculations for BIAB. The BIABacus is awesome - I'll be posting my attempt at conversion to the appropriate thread for vetting.
Happy New Year!
Post #5887 made 10 years ago
Hey there I-gon, you've come to the right place, welcome. I can't think of a better community to become initiated to homebrewing. The BACUS really is a great piece of software – I wish I had known about it when I first started all grain. Don't hesitate to post any questions or comments. Happy New Years and happy brewing!
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Post #5888 made 10 years ago
Hello and Happy New Year from Las Vegas, Nevada! Absolute beginner to home brewing here. It always seemed like a daunting hobby (hefty requirements of gear, space and treasure.) I landed on a brewing blog over the holidays with some great beginner methods including BIAB. Once I realized I could get started on a small scale and play around it was off to the races. I'm starting tonight with a 1gal batch of what appears to be a run-of-the-mill IPA recipe.
Post #5889 made 10 years ago
Mohaveman, happy new year and welcome to the forum! This is the best place I've found for quality information on BIAB and brewing in general. Looking forward to your contributions this year ... what a great time to start homebrewing. Feel free to post any questions you may have and someone here will help out. Cheers!
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Post #5890 made 10 years ago
Hi All, new BIAB brewer from Chicago, IL here. Thanks for all your help! I used the BIABacus and checklist on my 2nd BIAB brew last night
Post #5891 made 10 years ago
Welcome to all the new BAIBers!!! Looks like 2015 will be a banner year here. Welcome and enjoy!
Post #5892 made 10 years ago
Hello!
First time BIAB brewer from Vancouver, Canada. I've purchased everything I need online and can't wait for it to arrive.
I stumbled across this forum from Google and r/homebrewing. I'm looking to expand my knowledge and become more confident in my brewing.
First time BIAB brewer from Vancouver, Canada. I've purchased everything I need online and can't wait for it to arrive.
I stumbled across this forum from Google and r/homebrewing. I'm looking to expand my knowledge and become more confident in my brewing.
Post #5893 made 10 years ago
Welcome Hazard...
You are in the right place to learn about BIAB... please ask any questions you may have.
You are in the right place to learn about BIAB... please ask any questions you may have.
Post #5894 made 10 years ago
Hi all
Very new at homebrewing here, from Liverpool, UK
I've one kit under my belt, but the more I read into buying more kits, I of course stumbled upon everyone raving about AG brewing, this in turn lead me to the BIAB method.
As I am very limited on space mini-biab is what I will be doing and looking forward to it.
Just having a read through everything and will look to take the plunge with my first brew soon, and will try the mini biab guide that was posted.
Very new at homebrewing here, from Liverpool, UK
I've one kit under my belt, but the more I read into buying more kits, I of course stumbled upon everyone raving about AG brewing, this in turn lead me to the BIAB method.
As I am very limited on space mini-biab is what I will be doing and looking forward to it.
Just having a read through everything and will look to take the plunge with my first brew soon, and will try the mini biab guide that was posted.
Post #5895 made 10 years ago
steharg - Welcome to the forum! Having a read through 'everything' might take you a while...
Seriously though there is a lot of quality info and experienced biabers around here to get you started, happy brewing!

Seriously though there is a lot of quality info and experienced biabers around here to get you started, happy brewing!
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Post #5896 made 10 years ago
I'm from Colorado. I came across this site from Reddit.com. I've been brewing since March 18, 2012, and I'm looking to move from extract brewing and try BIAB a try.
Post #5897 made 10 years ago
Hi,
From the Midlands in the UK; never brewed BIAB, but have done extract and kit before.
Researching the techniques and kit needed on this site - so far, so excellent!
Andy
From the Midlands in the UK; never brewed BIAB, but have done extract and kit before.
Researching the techniques and kit needed on this site - so far, so excellent!
Andy
Post #5898 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the forum cowboyjones and Andy_d. Once you go BIAB, you will wonder why you didnt switch from extract sooner. All the info you need and more here to get started with BIAB!
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Post #5899 made 10 years ago
Hello brewers, as we in Czech say (brewer greeting): Dej Buh stesti (Let the God Bless).
Until now, I am "extract + caramel malts for character" brewer, have 50 batches under my belt (23LTR).
Looking forward starting BIAB grain brewing, although heavily limited by living in a flat - ie induction stove cannot heat more than 28LTR of water, space is very limited, evaporated steam not so good in small room etc :-)
My setup: 34LTR kettle, induction stove, copper coil cooler, corona mill (too small for AG, already spent half hour milling 4,5kg malt), plastic bucket fermentors, single stage fermentation, bottles+5LTR minikegs, mostly US-APA, CZ bitter ales, dark light ales.
So far very good success, me and my friends having good beer. But, I would like to go to next level.
Until now, I am "extract + caramel malts for character" brewer, have 50 batches under my belt (23LTR).
Looking forward starting BIAB grain brewing, although heavily limited by living in a flat - ie induction stove cannot heat more than 28LTR of water, space is very limited, evaporated steam not so good in small room etc :-)
My setup: 34LTR kettle, induction stove, copper coil cooler, corona mill (too small for AG, already spent half hour milling 4,5kg malt), plastic bucket fermentors, single stage fermentation, bottles+5LTR minikegs, mostly US-APA, CZ bitter ales, dark light ales.
So far very good success, me and my friends having good beer. But, I would like to go to next level.
Post #5900 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the best online resource for BIAB Osoblaha. As I said to the last couple of new BIABers switching from extract, once you get going with all grain in a bag you will wonder why you didn't start sooner. With that many batches under your belt it will be an easy transition for you I am sure. I use a corona mill too, it is rather slow but it does the job! Happy Brewin!
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