Cajun exiled in south Texas

[mongonius]

Newbie here. Brewed a kit a few years back. Came out ok, but I didn’t feel like I was really brewing or creating anything on my own. I have been lurking and learning here. I hope to start brewing in a bag. Want to clone a hazy IPA that I get when I go home to Louisiana. Thanks for having me.

-Mongo

 

[doug293cz]

Welcome to HomeBrewTalk. BIAB is a great way to go for all grain brewing. I started with an extract kit, did a few "roll your own" extract batches, then decided to dip my toe into all grain via BIAB. I thought BIAB would just be a stepping stone to 3 vessel brewing, but 10 years later I still BIAB and have no desire to change.

I would caution you on trying hazy IPAs before you have experience with your processes, and have learned about cold side oxygen avoidance. Hazy IPAs are the style most sensitive to degradation by oxygen, and it only takes days for the brew to go from fantastic to meh, if you don't have adequate O2 avoidance. Because of this, hazy IPAs are one of the most difficult styles to do well, and you risk serious disappointment with homebrewing if you try this style before you are ready.

Reading threads on HBT about hazys is a good way to understand what it takes to brew and package this style successfully.

Brew on

 

[Jmspears]

Welcome! It’s a very rewarding hobby. I have a 3 vessel propane system but sometimes yearn for the convenience of BIAB.

As far as starting with a hazy, I say go for it! Just don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t turn out the way you expect. Might even do a half batch the first time or two. Hazies tend to be on the pricey side.

 

[mongonius]

Welcome! It’s a very rewarding hobby. I have a 3 vessel propane system but sometimes yearn for the convenience of BIAB.

As far as starting with a hazy, I say go for it! Just don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t turn out the way you expect. Might even do a half batch the first time or two. Hazies tend to be on the pricey side.

Great advice! I think I will give it a shot after a bit more research.

 

[Miraculix]

Welcome to HomeBrewTalk. BIAB is a great way to go for all grain brewing. I started with an extract kit, did a few "roll your own" extract batches, then decided to dip my toe into all grain via BIAB. I thought BIAB would just be a stepping stone to 3 vessel brewing, but 10 years later I still BIAB and have no desire to change.

I would caution you on trying hazy IPAs before you have experience with your processes, and have learned about cold side oxygen avoidance. Hazy IPAs are the style most sensitive to degradation by oxygen, and it only takes days for the brew to go from fantastic to meh, if you don't have adequate O2 avoidance. Because of this, hazy IPAs are one of the most difficult styles to do well, and you risk serious disappointment with homebrewing if you try this style before you are ready.

Reading threads on HBT about hazys is a good way to understand what it takes to brew and package this style successfully.

Brew on

I agree.

However, the things to do for avoiding O2 ingress are not that complicated.

1. Using an air tight fermenter.
2. Using a bottling wand/Stick when bottling, removing the spring of it makes the next step easier. Regulate the flow through the wand in a way that there are no bubbles trapped in the wand or tubing!
3. Filling each bottle up until only 5 mm headspace is left. It's easy to do so by tilting the bottle slightly to the side while pressing the tip of the bottling wand against the inside of the bottle neck.

And obviously naturally carbonate with sugar in the bottle.

When you do all of the steps above, you won't have much problems with oxygen. Happy brewing!

 

[mongonius]

Welcome to HomeBrewTalk. BIAB is a great way to go for all grain brewing. I started with an extract kit, did a few "roll your own" extract batches, then decided to dip my toe into all grain via BIAB. I thought BIAB would just be a stepping stone to 3 vessel brewing, but 10 years later I still BIAB and have no desire to change.

I would caution you on trying hazy IPAs before you have experience with your processes, and have learned about cold side oxygen avoidance. Hazy IPAs are the style most sensitive to degradation by oxygen, and it only takes days for the brew to go from fantastic to meh, if you don't have adequate O2 avoidance. Because of this, hazy IPAs are one of the most difficult styles to do well, and you risk serious disappointment with homebrewing if you try this style before you are ready.

Reading threads on HBT about hazys is a good way to understand what it takes to brew and package this style successfully.

Brew on

I agree.

However, the things to do for avoiding O2 ingress are not that complicated.

1. Using an air tight fermenter.
2. Using a bottling wand/Stick when bottling, removing the spring of it makes the next step easier. Regulate the flow through the wand in a way that there are no bubbles trapped in the wand or tubing!
3. Filling each bottle up until only 5 mm headspace is left. It's easy to do so by tilting the bottle slightly to the side while pressing the tip of the bottling wand against the inside of the bottle neck.

And obviously naturally carbonate with sugar in the bottle.

When you do all of the steps above, you won't have much problems with oxygen. Happy brewing!

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Want2Brew]

Welcome to HBT. You’ve come to the right place to learn all things home brew. This place if filled with great people who are willing to help. HBT has been an invaluable resource for me over the years.

 

[DosGatosBrewing]

I have been on here a long time. I don't contribute much; I'm a pretty low-tech small sized brewer.
But: If you ask a question, it will be answered by folks who share the same hobby and have made the same mistakes you are about to make.

Don't be afraid to ask a questions here. It's safe space

 

[mongonius]

I have been on here a long time. I don't contribute much; I'm a pretty low-tech small sized brewer.
But: If you ask a question, it will be answered by folks who share the same hobby and have made the same mistakes you are about to make.

Don't be afraid to ask a questions here. It's safe space

Thanks! I am glad to have found this site. Appreciate the a opportunity to be coached up.

 

[wallyLOZ]

Welcome from Missouri!

Can't add much to the above advice. Lot's of experienced brewers here.
Don't be afraid to ask a question.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[T Murph]

Welcome to the madness we call a hobby. As an old timer who has struggled through years of beginnings, let me make a suggestion to you. Study, study, study the recipes, the ingredients, the processes and very importantly, the equipment necessary to brew quality beer at home. Don't advance by attempting to progress cheaply. Determine the types of beers you want to brew and what equipment is needed to make those beers. I strongly urge you to go directly to electric brewing as it is safer, less expensive in the long run and easier to work with plus it is a lot cleaner. There are a number of all in one systems available now days. They allow you to do most everything a three vessel system can do in just one vessel.

Here you can find information about everything I mentioned above. There are many online suppliers plus local homebrew shops across the country that can provide everything you need to advance your experiences as a homebrewer. Doing diligent research can and will save you time and money moving forward.
Prost. I look forward to reading your future post.

 

[mongonius]

Welcome to the madness we call a hobby. As an old timer who has struggled through years of beginnings, let me make a suggestion to you. Study, study, study the recipes, the ingredients, the processes and very importantly, the equipment necessary to brew quality beer at home. Don't advance by attempting to progress cheaply. Determine the types of beers you want to brew and what equipment is needed to make those beers. I strongly urge you to go directly to electric brewing as it is safer, less expensive in the long run and easier to work with plus it is a lot cleaner. There are a number of all in one systems available now days. They allow you to do most everything a three vessel system can do in just one vessel.

Here you can find information about everything I mentioned above. There are many online suppliers plus local homebrew shops across the country that can provide everything you need to advance your experiences as a homebrewer. Doing diligent research can and will save you time and money moving forward.
Prost. I look forward to reading your future post.

Thank you!