I've read different things about BIAB and no sparge brewing. I've read that the grain bill should be increased for no sparge brewing which seems like that should also apply to BIAB. Do other BIABers increase the grain volume? Also what water to grain ratio do most use. I did this last year on 1 or 2 brews but can't find my notes. I thought I used 3qt per pound but I've seen references to 1.5qt/lb and 2qt/lb. My system is not a true BIAB. I have a RIMS but I want to get away from sparging.
I am also going to brew 3gal batches this season and need to work out the volumes for that. When downsizing a standard 5gal recipe to 3gal, I use the following formula:
malt x 3/5
For example Ed Worts Pale Ale calls for 8lbs 2 row
8x3/5 = 4.8lbs for a 3gal batch
I have never brewed batches smaller than 5gal and I now wonder if the water boils off quicker or will it boil off at the same rate/hr.
I am also going to brew 3gal batches this season and need to work out the volumes for that. When downsizing a standard 5gal recipe to 3gal, I use the following formula:
malt x 3/5
For example Ed Worts Pale Ale calls for 8lbs 2 row
8x3/5 = 4.8lbs for a 3gal batch
I have never brewed batches smaller than 5gal and I now wonder if the water boils off quicker or will it boil off at the same rate/hr.