AG BIAB Concept

[BrewInTheFort]

I'm starting my first AG batch this weekend in a converted 10 gal MT (converted cooler). I plan on using a loop of SS braid under a 12lb grain bill for an Amber Ale. I also plan to fly sparge with a 5 gal HLT (converted cooler).

I've read quite a bit about all of the differences between manifolds, false bottoms, braid, etc. and the effects of different sparging methods.

I'm curious what the effects are of using a large grain bag in the MT to aid in the clean up process and possibly limit the chances of a stuck sparge? Basically, a BIAB concept in the MT.

Thanks in advance for everyone's knowledge and help.

 

[wilserbrewer]

While it may make your cleanup easier, I'm not so sure there will be much other benefit.

As far as preventing a stuck sparge, not sure there either?

Be careful, with the bag and braid, you will have two means of filtering, and may get a cleaner runoff, but this may also possibly lead to a stuck sparge.

Good luck.
Wilser

 

[moreb33rplz]

I'm not sure I see the benefit of the grain bag. All you have to do is dump the grains out of the MLT, right? That doesn't sound harder than pulling out a heavy wet bag of grain.

 

[1MadScientist]

Open valve wide open, no need to vorlauf.

12/11/2010 by Mad Scientist Brewhaus, on Flickr

 

[ram5ey]

I do BIAB in a cooler so really MIAB. I don't see how this is any different than that with messier cleanup...maybe I'm missing something

 

[LLBrewer]

I'm starting my first AG batch this weekend in a converted 10 gal MT (converted cooler). I plan on using a loop of SS braid under a 12lb grain bill for an Amber Ale. I also plan to fly sparge with a 5 gal HLT (converted cooler).

I've read quite a bit about all of the differences between manifolds, false bottoms, braid, etc. and the effects of different sparging methods.

I'm curious what the effects are of using a large grain bag in the MT to aid in the clean up process and possibly limit the chances of a stuck sparge? Basically, a BIAB concept in the MT.

Thanks in advance for everyone's knowledge and help.

This is exactly what I do. I think the benefits are no vorloufing and no stuck sparges. I guess we can call the cleaning a wash (lol).