Recent content by Worthabrew

Excellent point. To get the most out of my smaller Gigawort system I combine BIAB with batch sparging. After pulling the bag and sparging (draining off first runnings, resoaking grains, pulling the bag again, then recombining worts), I wait and clean things prior to starting the boil. This...

Brewed a 13.5L batch (into FV) Fat Tire clone BIAB with my trusty Gigawort and batch sparging. Mashed at 154 for 60 min @ mash pH 5.4. Mostly 2 Row Pale, Fawcett malted oats, Simpsons DRC, Franco-Belges Kiln Amber, Crystal 75, Challenger and Fuggles. Inocluated with a 1L White Labs WLP515...

I have a Tilt. Now that I understand how it works, anything that disrupts the "tilt" of the device (caked on krausen, insufficient headspace, my SS FTSS temperature control lid coils, etc.) causes deviations in the readings. The temp is always right on and it is a good indicator of when...

Cold crashing with the blow off tube submerged in about a full liter of Star San. :no: You only do that once.....

In light of recommendations, I've recalculated and am bottling the split batch today and will report back after bottle conditioning. Thanks to all for this idea which takes no real additional effort and will yield a good answer. I already have plans in place for a more stable mash temp on the...

Thanks all for the great feedback each worthy of consideration. Each brew is a lesson unto itself that's for sure and the fun of it all. I've decided to go the maltodextrin route and also a small dilution at bottling to up the volume slightly and bring the ABV closer to style (although my...

Hi All I'm a new forum member but a long time homebrewer, now enjoying a greater understanding of the science of it all. I've searched the archives for this and picked up some pointers, but was hoping for some clarification. I'm dialing in a smaller BIAB 14L system (Using a Gigawort and batch...