Where did you get your bag?

[zevans08]

Just started home brewing and I'm already eager to start with all grain. BIAB is looking like a great option for me; just need a bag and I should have all the equipment I need.

What bag dows everyone use? I found one on Amazon, fairly cheap that looks decent

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D53H3W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cmLMCbXXAEC01

I've also read about this one that seems very well made, just a bit pricer than amazon.

https://www.brewinabag.com/products/the-brew-bag-for-kettles

So what's everyone using??

 

[LittleRiver]

I use a Wilser bag, and recommend it. A drawstring top eliminates the need to use clips to hold it to the kettle. Straps are just not needed for a BIAB bag in my opinion. They're certainly not needed for attaching the bag to an overhead hoist. The best way to do that is with a small loop of cord, prusik hitched around the bag just above the grain.

The weave of the fabric on the bag in your Amazon link looks a bit coarse (though it's hard to tell in the photo), so I would approach that one with caution.

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

Get a Wilser bag....great bags and a member on the forum

 

[RPh_Guy]

 

[Black Island Brewer]

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+1 for wilser

 

[TechFanMD]

I also use a Wilser bag and it is very nice for the price. Grab a pulley and some hob bags while you're shopping. The hop bags are also very nice.

 

[EaseTN]

Wilser bag 100%.

 

[BobBailey]

Wilser. It's well worth the price difference.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Wilser bag been using mine 2 + years and would get it again.

 

[PADave]

Wilser, got over 50 brews with mine and no signs of wear.

 

[MaxStout]

I have three Wilser bags--one for each kettle. Give him your kettle dimensions and you'll get a bag tailor-fitted. Get a ratchet pulley, too--makes hoisting out the bag a snap.

I suspect those bags will outlive me.

 

[Immocles]

Yep, +1

 

[CascadesBrewer]

I got my bag before I realized how much Wilser contributed the forum...or I would have got one from him and plan to get my next one from him.

I got my bag (and pulley) from brewinabag.com. They did not really have one that fit my fairly wide 10 gal pot, so the one I got from them is rather tall (but at the time I was not sure if I would stick with BIAB so I figured the taller bag would fit into my lauter tun). It is a good quality bag with a very fine mesh. I have a second bag for my 5 gal pot that I picked up at my LHBS. It is not nearly as fine of a mesh as the other bag, but seems to produce fine beers. I actually have a 3rd bag that I purchased years ago just to line my mash tun. I tried it for BIAB once but it is not wide enough for my 5 gal pot, and is a pain since it does not have loops or a drawstring.

 

[odie]

Wilser for me

 

[jtratcliff]

Wilser.... Several years ago ... His packages are better now.

My bag is still going strong (heh, heh... I said bag)[emoji16]

/End Bevis&Butthead

 

[morbster]

+1 for Wilser and his excellent bag. Another +1 for the ratchet pulley and hop bags as well.

 

[Saunassa]

Wilser makes a.great bag. My wife likes my bag too, for crabapple jelly making...

 

[myndflyte]

For what it's worth, I did get mine from brewinabag.com and it is also really well made. It's been through probably 15 brews plus the washer with no signs of wear.

 

[shoengine]

Wilser. Only reason I had to buy another one is I was lazy and let the first one mold.

 

[Griffin495]

Wilser. I've got 4 bags for 4 different sized kettles

 

[jimmyjusa]

I tried the amazon bag and mine ripped after the first or second brew when squeezing the grain. I've since stopped squeezing and only seem to have lost a cup or two in comparison. I'm also a fan of wilser due to the high quality and great customer service.

 

[North_of_60]

Wilser

 

[HB2 HughBHomeBrew]

Am new to BIAB. Got mine from brewinabag. Have done 4 batches so far and it works great. Ratchet pulley might be a good idea. I just rigged a pulley and a cleat from Home Depot which seems to be fine for 5g batches but even that gets heavy.

 

[MMM2]

got mine from brewinabag.com . Over 60 batches of 5G each in over 3 years, also got a pair of pvc gloves with it and a pulley. Wouldn’t want to make beer without them.

 

[heymak]

Started out with paint strainer, bad idea. Bought a Wilser and a spare on sale,
great bag, even better customer service.

 

[InspectorJon]

I made my own. That kind of goes along with HOMEbrewing concept. I made it from a shear curtain I got at the thrift store for a few dollars and some fabric tape I bought at the craft store for a couple dollars. It is a nice sturdy bag custom made for my pot. Worth the trouble if you know your way around a sewing machine or know someone who does. Instructions here:
https://lukasholenweg.com/2017/02/15/make-the-best-biab-bag/

 

[odie]

I made my own. That kind of goes along with HOMEbrewing concept. I made it from a shear curtain I got at the thrift store for a few dollars and some fabric tape I bought at the craft store for a couple dollars. It is a nice sturdy bag custom made for my pot. Worth the trouble if you know your way around a sewing machine or know someone who does. Instructions here:
https://lukasholenweg.com/2017/02/15/make-the-best-biab-bag/

I felt the same way but my time and what wilser saved me in time I feel was worth it. No regrets.

 

[Antonio Martinez]

I felt the same way but my time and what wilser saved me in time I feel was worth it. No regrets.

I started out by making a bag myself and just today I received my wilser bag from wilserbrewer in the mail. While my homemade bag works, it didn't fit my kettle too well and had no way of attaching to a pulley. It left me sitting it in a second bucket or sitting in a strainer over the kettle. I haven't brewed with the new bag yet but did check the fit, perfect by the way, in my kettle. I intended to attach a photo but the file is too large. Once I brew with it I'll find a way to update with a photo and my thoughts.

Cheers
Tony

 

[LittleRiver]

... had no way of attaching to a pulley...

Any bag can be attached to a pulley by using a loop of small diameter cord to make a prusik hitch around the fabric, just above the grains. This is actually the preferred way.

You're going to love your Wilser bag.

 

[Antonio Martinez]

Any bag can be attached to a pulley by using a loop of small diameter cord to make a prusik hitch around the fabric, just above the grains. This is actually the preferred way.

You're going to love your Wilser bag.

Appreciate the tip on the prusik hitch, I've never heard of it but at least my old bag doesn't have to waste away now. [emoji106]