Going biab. But what kit?

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

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Saw this which is an apparently a similar kind of set up at the beer I tried at weekend.

 

[kichenlab]

@goodolpete, thanks for the blue barrel tip. They seem a bargain and any truckwash will do a pressure steam clean for a fiver or so.

 

[clibit]

Bungle, I'd be inclined to stick with the Amarillo/simcoe combo. Both great hops. Sure-fire winner I think. A recipe for a hoppy ale using these is not complicated, plenty of good recipes online too.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

I'll stick to those two. I'll order them in soon and pick your brain as what to do next if that's alright.

 

[clibit]

No problem.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Fancy maybe a lighter beer type this time maybe but more carbed and hopped to high heaven. Prob don't need to make that much as think I've got about 30 500ml bottles to fill.

 

[clibit]

With the Amarillo/Simcoe? Yes just pale malt and a small percentage of crystal or similar, maybe some wheat, and lots of hops.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Once I've got hops might you please do me an idiots guide to it all. So I've an idea of quantities of what and volumes of liquids are needed and what to do. I do have some 5l paint bags however they do not fit round the full diameter of the pan I have. Issue? Or can I just put bag partially round with grains in or use multiple bags for grains on various sides of pan?

 

[clibit]

I think you're best to get a bag that fits your pan. Or make one.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Make one? I got a badge in Cubs for stitching a button on. My seamstress skills have not advanced further.

 

[clibit]

The only sewing I have ever done in my life was a biab bag! Poverty and the need for beer were great motivators. Or, necessity is the mother of invention.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Blimey. I'll have a look online before I turn my house into baldwins sewing empire.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

£22 for a hefty bag.

 

[clibit]

Look up 5 gallon paint strainer bags on eBay or Amazon. Or maybe this...

http://www.geterbrewed.com/sparging-bag-for-peco-boiler-for-biab/

Geterbrewed has Amarillo and Simcoe too.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

That looks a better price. Should fit my pan I reckon.

 

[clibit]

A partial mash might be a good idea. Part biab, part extract. Less grain to lift etc, give you an idea of what's involved. I've never done a full size batch with biab, I'm not too keen on the idea personally!

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

I've never done it in anyway shape or form. But know you've mentioned partial mash before. I'm well up for giving that a whirl.

 

[clibit]

Trafford home brew does a mashing and sparging bag for £8.95.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Round the corner. I'll have pop in on days off. Only need to make a smallish batch to fill some bottles. So good amounts to have a tinker about with.

 

[Toffee]

i used two 5 gallon bags and split the grain between the two. £5.70 from Amazon for two!: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trimaco-11523-Gallon-Nylon-Strainers
took a couple of weeks to be delivered though as they ship from the US.