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c_osbourn · 12-16-2012, 06:18 PM

[QUOTE= do most of you get kits or make your own recipes? or modify kits?[/QUOTE]

Wondering the same thing

eulipion2 · 12-16-2012, 06:21 PM

I usually make my own recipes or use recipes from the HBT recipe database.

scsjohn · 12-16-2012, 06:50 PM

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/biab-why-mashout-309533/[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the post! Makes my life easier. I also found it interesting about 45-60min mash vs the 8+ hour mash. The first time I tried it, I left it for 90 minutes. Instead of hitting 1.067, I hit 1.064. Not too bad.

This is a great thread!

**wilserbrewer** · 12-16-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eulipion2

I usually make my own recipes or use recipes from the HBT recipe database.

Ditto! If you can find grain by the sack, your cost will drop substantially IME, then make recipes, don't be afraid to make substitutions FWIW! all good!

**SpacemanSpiff** · 12-16-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by msa8967

This will work. I also wrap bungee corks around the top of my kettle to help with this process. You can buy a voile curtain that will be plenty big enough at Walmart for about $5.

I tried this method once and it was not great. I held the voile with binder clips, but the portion hanging over got scorched from the heat coming up the side of the pot. I also forgot to use my cake rack in the bottom and got a scorch on the bottom of the pot. So it ended up being a one time use. I eventually found laundry bags at Bed, Bath, and Beyond that have a tight mesh and drawstring. They've worked fantastically for my 42 qt pot.

c_osbourn · 12-16-2012, 11:04 PM

maybe already known but good info..

http://www.bagbrewer.com/index.html

**mathin** · 12-16-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c_osbourn

maybe already known but good info..

http://www.bagbrewer.com/index.html

I have one of their bags and am very happy with it.

c_osbourn · 12-17-2012, 01:46 AM

i was about to make my own and just put a draw string on it then i seen this guy puts handles on his, genious,,,,Im going to make my first one and see how it goes, ill let that be the judge if a make another or buy.

**wobdee** · 12-17-2012, 06:51 PM

How often do you stir your grains while waiting for conversion? I'm thinking of every 15 min for a 60 min mash, then bring temp up to 168 mash out while stirring some more. Maybe it's not really needed?

I'm getting excited for my first batch in my new s/s modified BIAB that should be completed soon.

MMJfan · 12-17-2012, 06:58 PM

I stir my grains when I add them to my strike water to make sure there aren't any lumps. When I'm satisfied, I put the lid on my kettle and then cover the kettle with a sleeping bag and let it go for the entire 60 minutes. That way I'm not letting any heat out and I can maintain my mash temps better.

Note: I usually don't have to add heat once my sleeping bag is covering my kettle so I don't have to worry about scorching my grains. I also have a canning basket I place upside down at the bottom of my kettle so this too will help prevent scorching if I happen to have to add heat...