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Hey guys, I'm on my second batch, it's in the fermenter right now at it's at 1.020 after 9 days. FG is supposed to be 1.012. This is the second time it happens in a row, that I stay around 0.08 point above the FG. I think it's related to my mashing temp. Mash temp was 154F, I had to reheat...

Okay I guess I found the use for the blow off tube. airlock is full of foam now. Not sure what to do, 6 drops of fermCapS didn't do anything. This batch is way too active! edit: Okay I used another 6.5 stopper I had and squeezed my siphon tube inside it, the other side goes in a bowl of...

I just brewed this yesterday, my second BIAB! The smell is really nice so far. I used similar grains from Canada because Briess where not available at local store. I hit 1.063 with the same amount of ingredient for a 5.5gal batch. Here is my album :) Thread for improvement on my process

Thanks for the warning on glass, but it's not going to change my mind. You could put 100 pictures of dead people because they rode a bicycle. Accidents happens, I'm taking the risk and will take precaution (carboy hauler, carpet under it, etc.). There are people that prefer buckets and other...

I actually used a plastic bucket for my first brew. I had bad experience with it, as it is more suited to be a bottling bucket (it has a spigot). I found the bucket to keep odor even after cleaning (used oxiclean for 2 days in hot water). I decided to hit my local shop and bought the 23L...

Thanks! Actually you are right, OG was close to 1.062 just a bit after it, so I will say 1.063. I used 5.5 gallons instead of 5 gallons for the recipe with the same ingredients, so that may explains why I'm a bit lower than 1.065. Yes I'm having hard time keeping the mash temp. I don't...

Hey guys, I just finished my second BIAB! I did this recipe that has a lot of good feedback. Here is my photo album I am looking for way to improve my process. I had a glass carboy this time. I found transferring from kettle to carboy a bit hard with the siphon, I would like to use the kettle...

Thanks guys! Confirming was I thought, I will keep my grain crush as it is.

I was wondering if there is a minimum size for the grain crush? Let say I crush it really small, some grain (flour) will end up in the fermentor. At worst, this grain should settle at the bottom of the carboy during fermentation? Is there a point where too small of a crush can cause...

Thanks for the info. The gravity has not changed much since 6 days. I think last was 1.025 6 days ago but I may have misread. I will bottle in PET Bottle this time not to risk bottle bomb, also may go a bit lower on the sugar.. Thanks

Finally I did not use Beano for my batch. I will bottle tomorrow, beer is now in the fridge with a FG of 1.022, close enough to the target 1.016. Here is the recipe I was following: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghfqvwjb4b9af1u/1088%202014%20BIAB%20IPA%20Recipe.pdf?dl=0 Mash was at 154F, I added...

I reheat for the mash with wilser bag. The bag is not directly on the element but just under the kettle (stove). No problem theses bags are good quality.

Good post, I just finished my first brew also. Some stuff we had in common. 1- Strike/mash temp to high. Be patient and wait for it to drop, I think I may have had this problem also because my thermometer sucks. 2- Problem holding the biab bag out of the kettle with my barehands Buy a...

I'm drinking a glass at the moment. The taste is not that bad, kind of bitter with a strong alcohol smell. the beer is really cloudy (can't see my hand on the other side) I'm wondering if it could be because of my grain that was too small. I've seen lot of 'flour' while grinding the malt. I...

I just took another reading for the pics Tasted more of the "beer", it taste a bit like strong alcohol, not a pleasing taste. Maybe I got an infection? My Bucket Reading1 Reading2 Hydro is is calibrated for 68F and tested it in water.

Okay I checked again this morning to see what is going on. Gravity is 1.030, I have to learn to read this thing. The smell of the beer is like alcohol with sugar. the taste is like candy beer, drinkable, but weird. Yes I said 19C to 23C but this is the extreme it can get here, It is almost...

Thanks a lot for your help, hopefully I can find the problem. I moved the bucket to a warmer place for now (23C with a towel on it). Mash temperature could have been a problem. I used the gf thermometer that is pretty slow to get reading (10-15sec) and not 100% sure it's accurate. I started...

Hey Gavin sorry to disturb again. I just checked my first brew FG and it's around 1.025. My recipe call for a FG of 1.010 to 1.016. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghfqvwjb4b9af1u/1088%202014%20BIAB%20IPA%20Recipe.pdf I used the hydrometer directly in the bucket, sanitizing it beforehand. Am I...

Haha I see, Well I guess I will try it just for the fun of it!

That one would be perfect but not available on amazon.ca it's 40.5 cm wide from the outside right? Thanks!