Where to Buy a BIAB Bag?

kmk1012 · Jan 17, 2012

My wife is sewing challenged and I'm even worse off. Where can I buy a large bag for BIAB? Currently I have been using 5gal paint strainer bags zip tied shut, kind of a PITB. I've seen the custom biab seller from the UK, but they seem to have a hard time staying open and a little high on the $

EFaden · Jan 17, 2012

I got mine from Jeff @ Brew in a Bag - Brew In a Bag - Home

david_42 · Jan 17, 2012

Most online brewing stores have them. Wine supply places, ditto. You didn't say where you are in Oregon, but Steinbart in Portland has a 14x17 fine mesh drawstring bag.

wilserbrewer · Jan 17, 2012

What size kettle or keggle? I might have one in stock...or I can make one right quick.

Ramitt · Jan 17, 2012

I just used a 5 gallon paint strainer, seemed to work.

Veedo · Jan 17, 2012

EFaden said:
I got mine from Jeff @ Brew in a Bag - Brew In a Bag - Home

Bought mine from him too, it's awesome. :mug:

kmk1012 · Jan 17, 2012

I'm using a Coors style keggle with a 12" top opening. Not sure of the exact size I would need.

wilserbrewer · Jan 19, 2012

I have made and sold quite a few bags for reasonable prices to other HBT members...PM for details...$20 includes shipping....Mike

tektonjp · Jan 19, 2012

I can get laundry/delicates bags at the 100 yen store (dollar) here. They fit in my 36cmx36cm pot (14"x14")(36 liters 9.5 gallons)- with no difficulty. Also fit a 5 gallon igloo. Be happy to pick up and send to anyone. Send pm.

EoinMag · May 11, 2012

kmk1012 said:
My wife is sewing challenged and I'm even worse off. Where can I buy a large bag for BIAB? Currently I have been using 5gal paint strainer bags zip tied shut, kind of a PITB. I've seen the custom biab seller from the UK, but they seem to have a hard time staying open and a little high on the $

Check the dates on the posts you're looking at, we don't have a hard time staying open people get ill, family stuff happens, it's just my wife working at home, not a Chinese sweat shop.

The quality of the bags is second to none, literally, check the customer feedback, people already tell us we're way underpriced for what we provide.

If I seem defensive it's just because what you're saying is incorrect and the price point is way off, thanks.

Here's a recent review of the product. http://mysticmead.com/?p=365

The bag in that case was provided FOC for the user to use and review.

sivdrinks · May 11, 2012

Another satisfied Jeff customer here.

Palefire · May 11, 2012

Got mine from Wilserbrewer and I love it. About 8 batches so far and it's been great.

weirdboy · May 11, 2012

For what it's worth, I have never sewed before but managed to stitch together a sturdy 15 gallon bag in a couple of hours by hand.

wilserbrewer · May 11, 2012

weirdboy said:
For what it's worth, I have never sewed before but managed to stitch together a sturdy 15 gallon bag in a couple of hours by hand.

Hey good for you! Nothing hard about stitching a bag if you have opposed thumbs :mug:

Job well done! I appreciate your determination and self reliance.

Antler · May 13, 2012

EoinMag said:
Check the dates on the posts you're looking at, we don't have a hard time staying open people get ill, family stuff happens, it's just my wife working at home, not a Chinese sweat shop.

The quality of the bags is second to none, literally, check the customer feedback, people already tell us we're way underpriced for what we provide.

If I seem defensive it's just because what you're saying is incorrect and the price point is way off, thanks.

Here's a recent review of the product. http://mysticmead.com/?p=365

The bag in that case was provided FOC for the user to use and review.

+1. I received a bag from CustomBIAB a few weeks ago and used it for the first time yesterday. It's got 4 nylon webbing handles, drawstring, it has a sewn in bottom, not just a bag and there custom made for any pot. I'll try to add a few pics here. The quality is top notch! For the ~$30 shipped, it has to be my best brewing investment so far!

BeerFather Brewing · Aug 13, 2012

I've noticed that the husband/wife at CustomBIAB have moved & haven't answered any of their posts on the FB or updated their website in a while. Anyone ordered from them recently? Also, the website for Jeff is now some sort of carpet cleaning site - don't see a reference to BIAB there.

Thanks....I am looking into changing over to this method & incorporating an electric element for single-pot brewing. Looks promising.

SusieBrew · Aug 13, 2012

Here's Jeff's website
http://www.bagbrewer.com/
Mine is on the way.
Susie

ArcLight · Aug 14, 2012

I have the Wilserbrewer bag.
It looks good and I plan on using it in September.

The CustomBIAB bags also look nice.
What is the difference between their "Bean Tin" and "Pillow Case" style bags?

Antler · Dec 1, 2012

ArcLight said:
I have the Wilserbrewer bag.
It looks good and I plan on using it in September.

The CustomBIAB bags also look nice.
What is the difference between their "Bean Tin" and "Pillow Case" style bags?

The pillow case style has a bottom sewn into it, so it can perfectly match the shape of your kettle. The bean tin style bag is just a normal bag.

nutty_gnome · Dec 1, 2012

I have been very satisfied with my custom made bag from wilser who is a member on hbt. Ordered it on a wednesday or thursday and it arrived on the following monday. And its a great looking bag!

seatbelt123 · Dec 1, 2012

wilserbrewer said:
I have made and sold quite a few bags for reasonable prices to other HBT members...PM for details...$20 includes shipping....Mike

I also purchased a bag from Wilser. It's great, tough and I like the pull cord. He made it using the dimensions I requested and it arrived a few days later. PM him to get yours.

Antler · Dec 1, 2012

Antler said:
I'd like to share my bag. It's the CustomBIAB pillow case style bag. Very nice handles, has draw string, and they can stitch the name of your brewery (i just have CustomBIAB on mine) to the handles on the bag! I think mine was $27 shipped, from Ireland.

I wouldn't hesitate to from the again. Actually I already contacted them for a bag for pilot batches.

wilserbrewer · Dec 2, 2012

@ nutty gnome and seatbelt123,

Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it! Due to high levels of customer satisfaction I have recently adopted a 14 day money back no haggle return policy. Most orders shipped next day. Thanks, Mike

doomXsaloon · Jan 16, 2013

david_42 said:
Most online brewing stores have them. Wine supply places, ditto. You didn't say where you are in Oregon, but Steinbart in Portland has a 14x17 fine mesh drawstring bag.

Has anyone used these from Steinbart's? This would fit my 10 gal pot perfectly!
Only $14 shipped!

wilserbrewer · Jan 16, 2013

doomXsaloon said:
This would fit my 10 gal pot perfectly!

Sounds small to me! A 14" wide bag has a diameter of 8.92"...or may tightly fit a 8-9" diameter pot according to my maths...YMMV cheers!

A ten gallon pot usually uses around a 24"X24" bag IMHO and experience.

Antler · Jan 16, 2013

doomXsaloon said:
Has anyone used these from Steinbart's? This would fit my 10 gal pot perfectly!
Only $14 shipped!

I think I saw in the group buy section there was a sale on big BIAB bags. Like $6 I think

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