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i was actually able to maintain a pretty good boil for the whole time without the lid because i have a "power burner" which is basically just one burner bigger than the other 3. that is why i was so confused with the volume i ended up with. the program i used might be wonky. i got it for free...

it wasn't quite a full gallon but almost. and i didn't add water at all. the program i used estimated a post boil volume of 4 gallons but 3 gallons into fermenter. that is confusing to me. where is that 1 gallon loss? also, the bubbling has maintained since that first sign of life at 15-20...

so could it end up being a happy coincidence that the boil off rate was low since the gravity was higher pre-boil? will the extra volume help balance it out?

OK so, i did it! thank you for all your encouragement and help. i have a follow up question for you, though. i created a simple american ipa recipe for biab. seeing as this was my first time brewing, i set it for a fairly low efficiency (72%). when i checked my pre-boil gravity, i was...

so. i went ahead and made my original recipe. it was my first homebrew ever. (yes, i know it's not typical/it's nutso to use a recipe of my own creation AND do use all grain as a first timer. but i'm nutso.) i underestimated my efficiency. was over about .010 at pre-boil. i did not squeeze...

i was wondering about this too in anticipation of my first biab batch. i have a turkey fryer that came with a basket insert and a hanger to lift it. I was thinking of placing the hanger at the bottom laying it down flat, resting the straining basket on top and placing the bag over it. any...

haha actually, i am going the total opposite route. i don't care for much sweetness in my ipa's at all. i was having a hard time finding an easy but interesting recipe with no caramel malt. i'm expecting it to be quite hoppy and fruity with minimal sweetness (along the lines of stone enjoy...

hello again, i am days away from brewing my first biab, which will be a 3 gal. batch. i searched high and low for a recipe that was simple but still appealed to me. i couldn't find one. i decided to try my hand at making my own. i was able to develop a recipe by tweaking a few that i've...

as a lifelong chicagoan (the city proper- no suburbs for me), i vote i.p.a. for sure. chicago's water ph is prime for the style. make sure you match it for authenticity. why not try a daisy cutter dupe?

in case you guys are curious, i've finally made a decision. i'm going to get that 24 qt. aluminum kettle that i posted earlier, and i plan to start with 2.5 gallon brew in a bag batches. we are probably going to move next summer, so i'll be sure we find a place that allows for an upgrade...

yea, i was concerned about that. if i brew a small batch in a larger pot will it affect the temperature maintenance? or should i just get a smaller kettle for now? what material holds the heat best?

thanks! yes, i have that book. and i was aware that biab is ag, i just meant i was deciding between using the bag or not. it appears more and more that small batch biab is the best option for me seeing as i will be stovetop brewing.

guys, can you check this out and tell me if it would be good for biab? i have a TON of store credit at kohl's so i could get this free. i'm going to measure the space above my burner to make sure it is doable of course...

my concern with biab is the space issue. i don't have a garage or anything like that. also my microwave and cabinets are position about 2 feet over two of my burners, so i have limited space. and then there's the pulley situation. i guess if i did small batch biab...

these are all excellent points. i think what i am leaning towards at the moment is either small batch ag or brew in a bag. i realized that another factor in my purchase is that we will most likely move when our lease is up in june. i would rather not have to transport a larger set up or have...

full disclosure: i did things super backwards and it makes me feel like people will judge when i ask questions about things i "should know" already. do you think i should bother taking the extract class at the same place i took the ag? the reason i skipped over it the first time is because i...

you guys. you are the best. this is already so, so helpful! i discovered another potential option for my current living space. anyone used or heard things about the micro bru gear? http://www.midwestsupplies.com/all-grain-brewing/micro-bru-small-scale-brewing.html thoughts? btw-...

thanks! only a level one, so not technically considered a full cicerone yet. i'm pretty lowly still.

hello everyone, after reading about beer-making, taking an all-grain one day class and becoming a cicerone cbs, i am FINALLY ready to attempt a brew. i am torn about what to purchase and would really appreciate some advice. here are some factors: -i live in an apartment in chicago, so...

hi there, glad to have found this forum. i am planning to brew my first homebrew next week and am feeling a bit overwhelmed. i'm 3 days short of 33. recently married. live in chicago. future brewster, cicerone certified beer server. planning to become a cicerone and certified beer judge next...