Welcome Wayne, the move to AG is simple with BIAB! Get the remainder of your things together and get going on a brew, we're here if you have any questions.
---Todd
Post #7077 made 10 years ago
Thank you thughes! Looking forward to it for sure
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
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Post #7078 made 10 years ago
Welcome Wayne, you have found a great place here to help you get started. Lots of good quality information and many helpful brewers around if you can't find an answer. Give the BIABacus a go, and check out the Clear Brewing Terminology thread to help you make sense of it! Happy Brewing!
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Post #7079 made 10 years ago
Hi, I'm Brian from Venus PA USA I have been brewing for around 11 years or so.
Started BIAB a few years ago, want to see how much time I can take out of my brewday.
Started BIAB a few years ago, want to see how much time I can take out of my brewday.
Post #7080 made 10 years ago
Welcome aboard Brian 
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It looks like you are already BIAB'ing so the only way to take time out of your brewday, I think, is to sacrifice something on the making of the wort side (reduce time in mashing or boiling which can often be a bad idea) or come up with more clever ways of cleaning, sanitising, etc etc.
When it comes to making wort, nothing is easier or faster than BIAB (don't make it too fast though!!!!)
Personally, I think all brewers, BIAB or not, need to focus a lot more on the cleaning and sanitising of all areas of their beer-making as that is where the real time/labour savings will be made in the future. I really believe that.
All the best,
PP
,It looks like you are already BIAB'ing so the only way to take time out of your brewday, I think, is to sacrifice something on the making of the wort side (reduce time in mashing or boiling which can often be a bad idea) or come up with more clever ways of cleaning, sanitising, etc etc.
When it comes to making wort, nothing is easier or faster than BIAB (don't make it too fast though!!!!)
Personally, I think all brewers, BIAB or not, need to focus a lot more on the cleaning and sanitising of all areas of their beer-making as that is where the real time/labour savings will be made in the future. I really believe that.
All the best,
PP
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Post #7081 made 10 years ago
Hi All 
I got onto the idea of BIAB after a conversation with a neighbour who does it. I was explaining that I wasn't entirely happy with the quality of my U-Brew-It beer and he suggested I give BIAB a go. I'm a beginner and don't have any equipment yet.
Very impressed with the site thus far!
I got onto the idea of BIAB after a conversation with a neighbour who does it. I was explaining that I wasn't entirely happy with the quality of my U-Brew-It beer and he suggested I give BIAB a go. I'm a beginner and don't have any equipment yet.
Very impressed with the site thus far!
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Post #7082 made 10 years ago
Agdigger, Welcome to the Forum.
When you brew with BIAB, the Kettle/StockPot needs to be around Twice the the Volume of the Batch size your going to Ferment.
You do not need to boil the Full Volume of the Kettle, so your Heat Source, needs to be determined.
You can Download "BIABACUS" at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
and get "The BIABacus - Help" at http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1863" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and read the "Clear Brewing Terminology (CBT)" viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2685
When you have Questions, since BIABACUS looks difficult, let us Know, as it is Very easy to use.
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Post #7083 made 10 years ago
Hi Im new to the forumn. Ive been brewing biab a few times and found this forum while looking for a good calculator. Im mashing an american brown as i type. thanks for all the great info.
Post #7084 made 10 years ago
Welcome darthMAUL - sounds like you have a head start already - don't hesitate to ask questions, the wealth of knowledge on the site is excellent!
Brew4me
Brew4me
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Post #7085 made 10 years ago
Hi Guys, I'm from Melbourne. I found this site when researching BIAB methods and scaling brews to fit a 19L stock pot. I haven't had too much time to snoop around but it seems like a great, local site that will help in my first BIAB brew. I've been brewing extract for the past 8 months and have put down 10 brews. I work and study full time and manage to squeeze brewing in on weekends. I like to brew to share with friends and drink myself, of course! I look forward to discussing home brew with you, and use the BIABacus
Post #7086 made 10 years ago
Found this site after I made my first BIAB - Doh
Looking forward to using the calculator to compare to what I achieved.
Looking forward to using the calculator to compare to what I achieved.
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Post #7088 made 10 years ago
Welcome tmcmah,
It is great to have another "Aussie" Join the Forum. Your 19L pot, will make 10L-11L of BIABACUS Recipes.
If you have sometime on the weekends, Check "No-Chill" and brew in Saturday, and Start to ferment on Sunday!
Welcome deecee,
You have already moved to BIAB, I hope the Beer came out Good. If Not let Us know your Problems and we Can Help!
Welcome burrito(Andrew),
You have done a BIAB batch, so let us Know how it went. We can help if it did not Go well.
It is great to have another "Aussie" Join the Forum. Your 19L pot, will make 10L-11L of BIABACUS Recipes.
If you have sometime on the weekends, Check "No-Chill" and brew in Saturday, and Start to ferment on Sunday!
Welcome deecee,
You have already moved to BIAB, I hope the Beer came out Good. If Not let Us know your Problems and we Can Help!
Welcome burrito(Andrew),
You have done a BIAB batch, so let us Know how it went. We can help if it did not Go well.
Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.
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Post #7089 made 10 years ago
Hi everyone, I'm from Lincoln, Nebraska in the US. Found this site linked often in other forums I've read. I've been brewing extract for several years and got into all-grain recently. I wanted to find a forum that would be more specific to BIAB brewing. I'm currently a grad student studying chemistry, and love the overlap between my field of study and the homebrewing hobby!
Post #7090 made 10 years ago
Hello, Glowing Apple. Brewing beer is probably the most lab-like experience one can legally have at home. It is very much about the process - that’s my take as an ex-process chemist. You acquire the best starting materials available and use the BIABacus as part of that plan, then make sure your steps are clear. Enter the data as you go along for the brewday and you will get beer. Ask questions in this forum if you are curious - you will get answers.
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Post #7091 made 10 years ago
Greetings from Ohio! I've been brewing since 2001 and typically make all grain 5-6 gallon batches. I've been thinking about trying BIAB for experimental 3-4 gallon batches and discovered this site while searching for BIAB information. I look forward to learning more about the BIAB process and then giving it a try soon!
Post #7092 made 10 years ago
Welcome to the Forum, Shigadeyo.
BIAB is the best way to brew!
You can Download "BIABACUS" at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
and get "The BIABacus - Help" at http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1863" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and read the "Clear Brewing Terminology (CBT)" viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2685
Let us know the questions you have, and we can Help you.
BIAB is the best way to brew!
You can Download "BIABACUS" at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1869
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Post #7093 made 10 years ago
Hello, Ed from King's Lynn, England
I'm new to biab and all grain, although I have brewed a few extract kits.
A 20l pot and bag is on it's way so I should be starting my first brew next week. A small batch of something simple to get started.
Cheers Ed
I'm new to biab and all grain, although I have brewed a few extract kits.
A 20l pot and bag is on it's way so I should be starting my first brew next week. A small batch of something simple to get started.
Cheers Ed
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Post #7094 made 10 years ago
Welcome and Cheers Ed!
I have been BIAB'n for about one year. Started with a couple failed all-grain (yet drinkable - cant let things go to waste) then found this site. Never looked back... I think you will find BIAB a great way to make some very tasty beers. The post right above yours #7029 from Joshua as some great starter links to help you get going.
Look forward to hearing about your first brew day!
Pete
I have been BIAB'n for about one year. Started with a couple failed all-grain (yet drinkable - cant let things go to waste) then found this site. Never looked back... I think you will find BIAB a great way to make some very tasty beers. The post right above yours #7029 from Joshua as some great starter links to help you get going.
Look forward to hearing about your first brew day!
Pete
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Post #7095 made 10 years ago
Hi,
I'm from London and found this site when searching for information on Maxi-BIAB. I like the post I saw but find the discussion group software a little confusing. I have brewed 6 batches of beer at home using a BrewDog kit initially and now have an induction hob and a 19L pot.
Rolph.
I'm from London and found this site when searching for information on Maxi-BIAB. I like the post I saw but find the discussion group software a little confusing. I have brewed 6 batches of beer at home using a BrewDog kit initially and now have an induction hob and a 19L pot.
Rolph.
Post #7097 made 10 years ago
rolph, welcome aboard !!!The software can be confusing to a newbie, but , we are all here to help..... What is it that you find the most confusing ? No worries mate .... Just post and we'll all be more than willing to help. J
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Post #7098 made 10 years ago
dhurd, glad to have you here. BIAB is a much easier way to brew,...and simpler brew day. Do your research to be familiarize yourself with the process and then we will be here to help. Most questions can be answered by researching the forum , but sometimes it can be hard to understand.
J
J
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Post #7100 made 10 years ago
Hi All,
I'm brand new to brewing (and drinking thing other than larger or Guinness!). I hail from Berkshire in the UK.
My new palette appears to be really enjoying IPAs, Goose IPA is an early favourite! I'd like to brew beers similar to this in style.
My aim is to brew on my stovetop, ideally I'd like to create batches of around 10-12 litres, I'm not sure what size kettle i'd need for this, realistically 19 litres is probably the maximum I could handle.
Would something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002 ... 4XFXOWSVD6 work?
Or perhaps this would be more manageable http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buckingham-Stai ... XSSF4W9SW9
Cheers!
I'm brand new to brewing (and drinking thing other than larger or Guinness!). I hail from Berkshire in the UK.
My new palette appears to be really enjoying IPAs, Goose IPA is an early favourite! I'd like to brew beers similar to this in style.
My aim is to brew on my stovetop, ideally I'd like to create batches of around 10-12 litres, I'm not sure what size kettle i'd need for this, realistically 19 litres is probably the maximum I could handle.
Would something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002 ... 4XFXOWSVD6 work?
Or perhaps this would be more manageable http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buckingham-Stai ... XSSF4W9SW9
Cheers!
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