How to: Brew your first BIAB AG Beer

[PokeHer]

So is a good boil required (as opposed to a slight boil!). e.g. keep both elements on for the whole boil? I'm just thinking about my electricity bill!

Oh yeah, and windows open is the order of the day... :lol:

I actually did have the window open too! It turns out that it has actually properly screwed my extractor fan! It wasn't that it just couldn't cope with the amount of steam, it was that water got into the controls and broke it good I have taken out the electric bits now and am letting them dry in the airing cupboard!! Fingers crossed lol

 

[Rolfster]

This is a great guide.

I think BIAB is going to work for me!

Now, where to get a pot from.......

 

[calumscott]

This is a great guide.

I think BIAB is going to work for me!

Now, where to get a pot from.......

Options for shiny:

1) if you are handy with the DIY, search the forum for "bergland" and email them then build your own.
2) if not give Rob at The Malt Miller a buzz and he'll build you a BIAB pot to your spec for a pretty reasonable price.

There are tons of how to guides and peoples build threads if you go DIY. Plastic and electric is also a good and cheap way to go, again, heaps of builds and how to guides here to help you. :thumb:

 

[anthonyUK]

This is a great guide.

I think BIAB is going to work for me!

Now, where to get a pot from.......

There is also the option of using a 'tea urn' e.g. a 40l Buffalo which is popular for just over £100.

I have changed the tap with parts recommended by RPT

This nylon mashing bag fits perfectly - http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/cgi ... 1_21496978

 

[BadSeed]

A great guide, I have been thinking about BIAB for a while and I think this has put me over the edge.
I think I'll start looking for gear.

 

[evanvine]

Thanks for the "how to" Calum, made very good reading.
However it has convinced to stick to 3 tun brewing, no way would I attempt to lift that hot bag! :nah:

 

[calumscott]

That was the bag for a 20l brew. I'm doing 40l ones now!!! :shock:

 

[evanvine]

What it is to be young and fit!!

 

[calumscott]

What it is to be young and fit!!

I wish! "Not as young as I'd like to be and too busy to get the brewery built" is more like the reality! :lol:

 

[gazkilla]

I'm getting bored of doing kits now and this has definitely sent me on to BIAB. Is the taste that much better then?

 

[calumscott]

I'm getting bored of doing kits now and this has definitely sent me on to BIAB. Is the taste that much better then?

Yes.

And if proof were needed, I've just started what are IMO three of the best kit beers on the market (short on time and beer, needs must...) - I'll let you know how they stack up in about a month and a bit...

 

[PokeHer]

I'm getting bored of doing kits now and this has definitely sent me on to BIAB. Is the taste that much better then?

Amazingly so! I brewed kits for almost 2 years and could never get rid of that 'home brew taste'. First BIAB (from this thread) was incredible and they had gotten better since! Go for it you won't regret it.

 

[hefeman]

Anyone looking for this guide can get it on the Internet Archive!

https://web.archive.org/web/20130812213202/http://thehomebrewforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=35233