New BIAB False Bottoms

[Bobby_M]

I picked up an inexpensive steamer rack for my eBIAB pot on Amazon because I couldn't get good recirculation flow using a regular perforated false bottom. Two batches later and it's already forming rust because it's just chrome plated steel. In fact, I've looked for a really long time to find a stainless version and they don't exist.

Boom, I just got 50 of them made.

100% 304SS wire mesh (1.25mm) with double 5mm rolled support rings and two cross braces. Height adjustable via varying lengths of bolt "legs".

This first run is all 14.75" diameter as it fits a lot of different pots such as Bayou 1060 (62qt) and Bayou 1440 (40qt), Amcyl 15 gallon, Keggles, and even the Blichmann 15 gallon.

More sizes in the future.

I'm waiting to get my hands on a few more bolt lengths for the legs as I only have 2" right now.

 

[Powercat]

I need one for a Blichman 20 gallon with a boil coil. Look forward to hearing from you.

 

[TorMag]

How do I get one of these?

 

[joebob296]

How do I get one of these?

Probably order them from his website.

Edit: I just looked on brewhardware.com and didn't see them. Maybe he hasn't posted them yet?

 

[TorMag]

Probably order them from his website.

Edit: I just looked on brewhardware.com and didn't see them. Maybe he hasn't posted them yet?

I did not see them either. Hence, why I asked.

 

[TorMag]

It's payday, ready to order....

 

[Bobby_M]

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/biabbottom15.htm

You can order on Monday.

 

[BeardedBrews]

<edit>

Bobby beat me to it.

 

[TexasWine]

This is exactly what I've been waiting for. In general, how close does this false bottom need to match the kettle diameter? If the kettle diameter is too large I would be concerned about sucking the bag down the gap between the false bottom and kettle wall.

Got my eye on a kettle with a 16" diameter. What do you think @Bobby_M ?

 

[Bobby_M]

I think that you can get away with up to a 16" diameter. That's only a 1/2" gap around the whole thing. There really isn't much force that would pull the bag into the gap since the rest of the disc is so free flowing. I HAVE had the bag suck down when using a loose fitting regular false bottom but that's because it was only 33% open area. You can also help by pulling the bag down over the top edge of the pot to reduce the slack.

 

[whovous]

Do you plan to do a smaller size next? I use a Bayou Classic 1124.

 

[user 30639]

Commenting so I can find this later. Looks good

 

[TexasWine]

Commenting so I can find this later. Looks good

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[TexasWine]

I think that you can get away with up to a 16" diameter. That's only a 1/2" gap around the whole thing. There really isn't much force that would pull the bag into the gap since the rest of the disc is so free flowing. I HAVE had the bag suck down when using a loose fitting regular false bottom but that's because it was only 33% open area. You can also help by pulling the bag down over the top edge of the pot to reduce the slack.

Good point on the open area. If I can get my ducks in a row I'll be placing an order on Monday!

 

[ZmannR2]

I want one with a matching pot. Preferably a 10 gallon with a thermowell

I'll be looking first thing tomorrow

 

[Bobby_M]

They are available for purchase as of today. I'm still waiting for the bolts for the 1" and 3.5" lift but they will be here in a day or two.

 

[roblanderson]

I have been looking for something like this for a long time - very exciting!

I have the Spike Brewing 20 gallon kettle, which has a 17.7" diameter. The 14.75" false bottom would then leave a 1.5" gap around the edge - too much? Perhaps, but I might give it a shot regardless.

 

[aprichman]

Would love to see one of these for 10 gallon kettles - this would be perfect for a eBIAB setup.

 

[jdauria]

Ordered one of these the other day! Have not burned a bag on the bottom of kettle yet, but there is always a first time!

 

[Bobby_M]

The next batch will be 13" and 17.5" given the following:

For the 13" one:
Bayou 1310 13.25"
Bayou 1430 13.5"
Blich 10g 13.5"
Amcyl 10g 13.5"
Megapot 1.2 10 14"
Spike 10g 13.8"

For the 17.5" one:
Blich 20 17.75"
Megapot 1.2 20 17.7
Bayou 20 and 25g 18.5"
Spike 20g 17.7"

If you think I'm missing out on a crucial pot, please let me know. Keep in mind that these don't have to fit very tight. I think they can be used in a kettle up to 1.5" larger than the meshFB without any issue.
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[whovous]

How about the Bayou 1124?

 

[pshankstar]

First off let me say nice job on building these! I'm new to the whole BIAB setup (did one brew this way so far). So please explain why this helps. From what I understand is you normally heat the water, then place the bag in the pot, fill the bag with the grains and let the mash do its thing. After the mashing is complete you pull the bag and fire up your burner to start boiling.

Again, please excuse my ignorance on this one but I am trying to figure out why there is a need for this. I'm always looking at how to better any of my processes or improve on things, so I am very curious about this. Thanks in advance!

 

[aprichman]

First off let me say nice job on building these! I'm new to the whole BIAB setup (did one brew this way so far). So please explain why this helps. From what I understand is you normally heat the water, then place the bag in the pot, fill the bag with the grains and let the mash do its thing. After the mashing is complete you pull the bag and fire up your burner to start boiling.

Again, please excuse my ignorance on this one but I am trying to figure out why there is a need for this. I'm always looking at how to better any of my processes or improve on things, so I am very curious about this. Thanks in advance!

This is intended for being able to heat the mash via electric element or direct fire.

 

[pshankstar]

This is intended for being able to heat the mash via electric element or direct fire.

Ok, the electric element part makes sense. I'm sure that can stay hot for some time even after it is turned off.

But don't they say do not use the bag in the pot when trying to heat the water? Thats why you would heat the water then remove from heat or turn off the burner and then place the bag in the pot?

Again, I'm still new to this and trying to better understand it. Thanks!

 

[wilserbrewer]

trying to better understand it. Thanks!

The BIAB false bottom is ideal for those looking to add heat, recirculate, and automate temp control during the mash.

You can BIAB without these features. Some choose a more technical sophisticated approach.

Great product Bobby, perfect solution for those experiencing a stuck mash while recirculating.

 

[pshankstar]

The BIAB false bottom is ideal for those looking to add heat, recirculate, and automate temp control during the mash.

You can BIAB without these features. Some choose a more technical sophisticated approach.

Great product Bobby, perfect solution for those experiencing a stuck mash while recirculating.

AH ok, now I get it! Thanks Wilser! I'm not quite there but I can see how this helps now. Well as I get more familiar with my BIAB process and what not, I'm sure I will be a customer of Bobby's!

 

[Vandulus]

The next batch will be 13" and 17.5" given the following:

For the 13" one:
Bayou 1310 13.25"
Bayou 1430 13.5"
Blich 10g 13.5"
Amcyl 10g 13.5"
Megapot 1.2 10 14"
Spike 10g 13.8"

For the 17.5" one:
Blich 20 17.75"
Megapot 1.2 20 17.7
Bayou 20 and 25g 18.5"
Spike 20g 17.7"

If you think I'm missing out on a crucial pot, please let me know. Keep in mind that these don't have to fit very tight. I think they can be used in a kettle up to 1.5" larger than the meshFB without any issue.
I

Woot! I'm ready to get rid of the clamps I've been using to hold my bag in place so the bottom doesn't scorch. I'll be ordering a 13" when they're released.

 

[TexasWine]

Bought a bayou classic 1060. Gonna punch some holes, attach the hardware I just ordered from you, and hopefully have my maiden voyage using this new false bottom in a couple of weeks from now. Pumped!

 

[swimIan]

Any chance the legs would fit either on the outside or inside of the 15 gallon boil coil?

 

[Bobby_M]

Though I do have some G2s in the shop, I don't have any boil coils to check. I have the leg mounts out near the rolled edge for strength but one way around it is to use some nuts and washer to make new legs further in.