MadHomebrewer
Well-Known Member
I just started all-grain brewing and I just had a couple of 2 gallon jugs lying around so I decided to get my process down on 1 gallon batches and I have no regrets! I went with the BIAB method and just mash in my pot and it couldn't be simpler.
The only complaint I have with BIAB with batches this small is that its harder to maintain mash temps in a pot, so it might be worth it to spend $15 or so and buy a mini-cooler for a mash tun that you can just plop a bag into and keep your temps more even.
Just my $0.02
You are correct, it is hard to maintain your mash temps for batches this small. However, I built a mini mash tun, pics below, and found it easier with BIAB and the pot because you can turn back on the heat easy. It was harder to maintain temps in the mini tun. I have gone back to BIAB. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1435070367.527692.jpg