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Thanks all! I've decided to do a Mosaic SMaSH, starting with 3.61 gal water to target 2.25 gal into the fermentor and 2 gal out.

What batch size should I be targeting for doing a no sparge BIAB in a 5 gallon kettle?

I had the same issue. They sent me a replacement with no questions (must be a common issue).

I used Wyeast 1214 to ferment a Belgian and the beer came out very ester-y. I fermented ~64F (the recommendation is 68-78F) because I read this could be an issue. Thoughts on why I got so many esters anyways? I pitched directly from the pack (maybe that was my mistake?).

Yep! I always top off with tap water (mine tastes good) after treating with some campden.

:smack: I read 3.5 g as 3.5 oz...that makes a big difference!!

I was looking at the recipe for a Northern Brewer 1 gal kit, and pricing it out, it looks like it would cost me more than $14.99 to gather all the ingredients. Do you agree? http://www.northernbrewer.com/documentation/beerkits/BavarianHefe_ONEGALLON.pdf

I currently do 5 gal extract and am looking to move to BIAB or partial mash. I want to invest in a good kettle so I don't outgrow it again. Do I get 10 or 15 gal? What's your favorite stainless pot?

Grist House in Millvale is amazing!

Ditto! :mug:

Yep, I have the NB Edelmetall Bru Burner and I am happy with it. Wait until there is a good % off coupon and you'll get a pretty good discount over a Blichman.

I've seen many posts with titles like "New brewer question", etc. This does not make me want to click them. If you want to get more/better responses, create a descriptive title for your post! Please! :mug:

That's what I do, however, I treat everything with Campden to ret rid of chlorine and chloramines (1 tablet/10 gal water).

I currently have a 5 gallon kettle and have been doing extract + specialty partial boils. I would like to try out BIAB, but I'm not ready to spend the money on a 10 gallon kettle yet. What is a good size batch to look for? And what's a good way to get the right amount of ingredients for a <5...

Awesome prices and giveaway! Villanova.