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Just did my first two AG batches this weekend. They were both BIAB and went smoothly... I don't think I'll be going back. On a side note, my compost pile is now overflowing with spent grain!

Brewed this today. I did a scaled down 2.5 gal all grain and BIAB brew on my stove top (only my second AG BIAB ever) and managed to hit all my numbers. OG was 1.080 when I pitched. It looked and smelled wonderful. Anyone used Gentleman Jack for the whiskey addition?

The shaking method-- nice! It's been taking me two or two and a half dips of the thief to get enough for a reading. This will definitely help. Thanks all.

Man, that sucks... no use in worrying about it now. Let the yeast vs. (potential) bacteria or wild yeast turf battle begin.

Or a jockey box... not as bad ass as a kegerator but super easy and a lot cheaper and a lot easier to move around. I've seen huge coolers with as many as 4 taps on them before.

I've gone a little overboard as well. I just started brewing three weeks ago and I've got 5 gal of irish red, 5 gal of hefeweizen, and 2.5 gal of caramel hard apple cider either just ready or almost ready. I only have a few more weeks before work really picks up so this weekend I'll be brewing 5...