T toohopheads Active Member Joined Mar 3, 2012 Messages 25 Reaction score 6 Location Copley Apr 25, 2015 #1 I have done BIAB in larger pots but want to try 30qt pot. What's the most grains I can fit in the 30 qt. safely?
I have done BIAB in larger pots but want to try 30qt pot. What's the most grains I can fit in the 30 qt. safely?
B BigDog007 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 3, 2015 Messages 201 Reaction score 25 Location Westport Apr 25, 2015 #2 I've done up to 12 lbs in an 8 gallon pot but had to use top-up water to get the right pre-boil volume. I've done full volume mashes with 9 lbs of grain but it was pretty full. Now I use a 15 gallon kettle which works great for 5-6 gallon batches.
I've done up to 12 lbs in an 8 gallon pot but had to use top-up water to get the right pre-boil volume. I've done full volume mashes with 9 lbs of grain but it was pretty full. Now I use a 15 gallon kettle which works great for 5-6 gallon batches.
C CUrchin Well-Known Member Joined Jan 25, 2013 Messages 460 Reaction score 105 Apr 25, 2015 #3 Google Green Bay Rackers calculator for can you mash it. If your mash won't fit, consider a dunk or sprinkle sparge.
Google Green Bay Rackers calculator for can you mash it. If your mash won't fit, consider a dunk or sprinkle sparge.
OP OP T toohopheads Active Member Joined Mar 3, 2012 Messages 25 Reaction score 6 Location Copley Apr 25, 2015 #4 Thanks. I have done it in a 15 and 25 gallon pot. Just wanted to try something smaller.
