c_osbourn
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Ya thats what i have been hearing...
I would "sparge" with the topup water instead of just putting it in. Either dunk sparge or pour through a collinder like item.You can get away with a 15 gallon pot. Just mash with less water, then after the mash top up with water to your preboil amount.
newnick said:Double crush is helpful with BIAB.
scsjohn said:Ok. So I can use the 15 gallon pot. Right now I have a 10.5 gallon. I'm gonna purchase one either way either a 15 or 20. If I went with the 20, that would create the most simple system, correct? I just mash with all 15 gallons, heat to 170, wait and pull the bag out. Then start boiling.
Other wise, with a 15 gallon pot, I have to perform other operations.
Is what I'm saying correct?
Sorry if these are basic questions. (Perhaps I should have started a thread.) I've only completed one BIAB--a double IPA, which seems to be going well. 3 more days of dry hopping and then bottle.
Thanks for those who've commented. Your help is appreciated.
If you are looking for simple, IMO the mashout to 170 is optional...some like it yet others question the need...stir well several times either way though to aid in rinsing the sugars from the grain!
But I thought you needed to do the mashout to 170 for efficientcy (sp?). Could I just add a lb or 2 of grain and skip the mashout?
Thanks,
I was checking around and noticed that you can make some w/out even sewing.. just make a big circle, and clip excess to the rim of the pot with binder clips... i was wondering if taht would work as I don't sew and dont have a machine, and it looks like some people have done it.
Thanks,
I was checking around and noticed that you can make some w/out even sewing.. just make a big circle, and clip excess to the rim of the pot with binder clips... i was wondering if taht would work as I don't sew and dont have a machine, and it looks like some people have done it.
do most of you get kits or make your own recipes? or modify kits?[/QUOTE said:Wondering the same thing
I usually make my own recipes or use recipes from the HBT recipe database.
msa8967 said: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.
c_osbourn said:
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'll be keeping a little heat going with my induction plate to maintain temps so I guess it would be a good idea to stir more often.
How long of a mash time does everyone do? I'm guessing the larger grain amounts should probably go longer? I'm only doing 2.5 gl brews with 4-8 lbs of grain so I'm thinking 60 min should be more than enough?
Mysticmead,
Do you find the 90 min mash necessary for complete conversion or are you just playing it safe?
Mysticmead,
Do you find the 90 min mash necessary for complete conversion or are you just playing it safe?
As I am oft to repeat ad nauseam: "Disregard the conventional "facts" and try things for yourself to see what works for YOU".
---Todd
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