First All Grain

So before I cut a hole in my pot (8 Gallon) can you just put all grains into sox like you do with extract style brewing? Would this not work the same way you basically have giant tea bags right?

 

Look into "brew in a bag".

 

I'm doing my first partial mash/grain using BIAB (brew in a bag)



method. Its really simple but I know it can be used for all grain too. Good luck!

 

I'm using a 45x45" grain mesh from the local brew store. The grain bag is attached to the side with chip clips to keep it suspended off the bottom to prevent burning of the grain. For all grain you might need something bigger for the amount of grain you are going to use.

 

I've read about folks using 5 gallon paint strainer bags from homedepot or Lowes to do BIAB (brew in a bag) also. I know I use a 1 gallon paint strainer for catching hop material etc when I am racking and it works awesome!

 

Biab would work for you, several onlime shops sell bags that will hold 15 pounds of grain for $6 or $7 theae bags are a little course though but usable. If you want a real fine bag look at buying one from wilserbrewer or making it from swiss voile

 

I agree with lolo, I would just run over to Home depot or other local hardware store, get a 5 gal paint strainer bag for under 5 dollars (comes with two) and you are ready to go. Keep in mind, that grain once you are done mashing will be heavy. But yes, it is do-able.

 

If you don't mind me asking, why would you be cutting a hole into your kettle? Were you thinking in terms of making a false bottom, or did you want to add an outlet for a spigot, or what? Just trying to see what your intentions were - we can advise you better if we know what you have in mind.

 

+1

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/biab-brewing-pics-233289/

Check out the "sticky" on Brew In A Bag, it's wonderful, and opened my eyes to a whole new world! I picked up a grain bag for ~ $4 at my LHBS

Let us know how it works out for you

 

start here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/biab-brewing-pics-233289/

This is what I'm doing right now for all my batches with outstanding results. Super easy, no need to cut holes in anything or buy extra equipment beyond a cheap bag.

 

Thanks for all the great advice to everyone. To answer the question from School. I was thinking of making my pot into a mash ton but I would need to get a second pot to boil.

 

If you are doing Brew In A Bag, which it sounds like you are talking about, the improvised grain sock(bag) will filter all of the grains out so you do not have to have a separate kettle except for maybe heating some sparge water up to dump on top. You do not have to have that even though.