hopjuice_71
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My point was this:
Where you choose to draw the line between simplicity and additional steps that increase quality is completely arbitrary.
My understanding is that BIAB was met with a lot of resistance in its infancy because of its deviation from sound brewing practice.
Why not take the laziness/simplicity one step further?
I bet if brulosophy made a beer that was boiled and fermented with the grain that their silly tasters wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Heck, maybe some people would even prefer it. Decoction is supposed to be great, right?
After that the guys doing the new no-lauter mash and brew with Grain In A Kettle (GIAK) will make snide remarks at the BIABers because they went though unnecessary expense and use extra unnecessary steps to make beer. Separating the grain is passé.
I'm not putting anyone's methods down. Use whatever makes you happy!
Your point is well taken, and I agree (well, not with GIAK.. ..but maybe you are on to something there?). It is also why it is interesting to have these discussions.