Bill Hopper
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I think several recent posts hint at this, but I'll ask the question anyway. I'm attempting my first BIAB but only have a 5 gallon kettle. I have an 8.5 lbs grain bill and most calculators say I need at least 6 gallons of water. I was hoping to mash 8.5 lbs of grain in 3 gallons of water and sparge to get the 4 gallons I need to boil. I have a pound of DME to help adjust preboil SG if needed. Am I heading down the right path or am I getting myself into trouble?
Alternatively, I do have a 7 gallon bucket I could mash in, but it would be extremely difficult to keep the temp at 150.
Alternatively, I do have a 7 gallon bucket I could mash in, but it would be extremely difficult to keep the temp at 150.