Wilserbrewerbags vs The Brew Bag

[ecobb]

Thoughts & opinions?


http://www.homebrewing.org/The-Brew-Bag-for-30-and-42-qt-Kettle_p_5115.html

Vs

http://biabbags.webs.com


I really like the 4 "handles" on the brew bag which would make using a pulley that much easier. Has anyone had experience with The Brew Bag?

 

[AnOldUR]

I really like the 4 "handles" on the brew bag which would make using a pulley that much easier. Has anyone had experience with The Brew Bag?

No experience with the Brew Bag, but being able to pull and lock the drawstring around the top of my kettle on my Wilserbrewer seem like more of an advantage. Keeps the sides of the bag from being drawn into the pot. Maybe not a problem. I don't know.

 

[nyks]

+1 for Wilserbrewer. Additionally, I've been squeezing the heck out of mine and the seams have been holding well.

(No experience with Brew Bag either though.)

 

[pricelessbrewing]

+1 for wilser.

Similar material, the main difference is in the handle. I have a grand slam package, thanks wilser! And have never had any issues with the pulley working with the draw string or wrapped around the end of the bag which is actually better as it distributes the tension throughout the bag.

In general it seems like HBT is mostly in support of wilser, while r/ home brewing is mostly I'm favor of thebrewbag.

 

[estricklin]

i was hesitant at first to order a Wilser but I sure as hell don't regret it. Great bags and the handles are strong. I actually know a stupid ass that brewed a 25 gallon batch with one!!

 

[Beer-lord]

Got 2 Wilsner's and won't even look at another one but if you brew alot, its not a bad idea to get an extra bag as a back up so you can get both and use the one you like the best and keep the 2nd for a brewmergency.

 

[dobes]

I got three Wilser bags for my different pots and love them all. Excellent quality and great fits.
I never used a Brew Bag so not sure about it but I will say the Wilser bag is so ideal I wouldn't want to change.

 

[MaxStout]

Get a Wilser bag. You won't be replacing it any time soon, unless you buy a different kettle, in which case you'll want to buy another. And you cannot fit enough grain in it to make those seams come apart.

 

[vNmd]

Another +1 for Wilserbrewer bags. I have done over 50 batches in my bag, squeezing each time, and it is still going strong. Don't know anything about the other one.

 

[wilserbrewer]

This is like deja vu, I think we already did this before...lol

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=571687

If price matters, wilserbrewer is 25% to 35% less expensive depending on what you order, and even less during one of our sales...

What the heck, I will offer 2 kettle bags for $36 shipped, half price of the Brew Bag today only, please PM for details. (bags may be different sizes) Int. shipping $10 add.

Other value offers available, see details about today's one day sale....
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=7491854#post7491854

 

[KaanX]

I have one brewbag and ordered today a Wilser Bag. The seams on my brew bag were becoming a little stretched because of excessive squeezing, so less seams (2 instead of 4) may be better. It's a quality bag, but don't squeeze either one like I did

 

[ecobb]

This is like deja vu, I think we already did this before...lol

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=571687

If price matters, wilserbrewer is 25% to 35% less expensive depending on what you order, and even less during one of our sales...

What the heck, I will offer 2 kettle bags for $36 shipped, half price of the Brew Bag today only, please PM for details. (bags may be different sizes) Int. shipping $10 add.

Other value offers available, see details about today's one day sale....
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=7491854#post7491854

I couldn't pass up that deal. Thanks for the awesome price!

 

[Ale_Jail]

With all the reviews on this forum about these bags, I had to order one! I am just getting into BIAB but I might as well start with quality equipment! Went with the grand slam package!

 

[iamwhatiseem]

+1 Wisler...just did my first brew with one Saturday
The drawstring giving you the ability to tighten around the kettle is much nicer than having you use clips. I use a pulley to hold suspended and squeeze ...works great

 

[greybush]

I use The Brew Bag, I like the strap loops for lifting and transporting. I lift my bag out of the kettle with a rope and pulley, then I let it hang over the kettle while I squeeze. I have brewed 10 to 15 batches with the bag and it seams to be holding up well.

 

[AllottaTrubble]

i use the brew bag, i like the strap loops for lifting and transporting. I lift my bag out of the kettle with a rope and pulley, then i let it hang over the kettle while i squeeze. I have brewed 10 to 15 batches with the bag and it seams to be holding up well.

+1

 

[soccerdad]

I have no basis for comparison. I use the Wilser bags and I think they are superb.

 

[BeardedBrews]

I've been using TheBrewBag in my keg and it seems to work fine. I occasionally manage to flood the bag if I've got a "sticky" mash, but I suspect that would happen with any bag.

Next time through I'll order from @wilserbrewer just to get a comparison, but I figure there are quite a few batches left in the bag I have.

 

[seven9st_surfer]

I've used the brew bag since I started BIAB, the handles are what made my decision. I did the same thing, just using a pulley and attaching it straight to the loops. I've since started using a steamer basket drop in with my Bayou, and now the handles don't really offer any advantage. Plus the way the seams are stitched with the nylon straps, I was always getting little bits of grain in the folds and had a really hard time cleaning it completely. On my last batch, I noticed a rip starting in the bottom and decided I needed something else.

I just got my Wilser bag in, and I really like it so far. The drawstring fits around the top of my kettle so much better than the Brew Bag and clips. I also picked up some hop socks to replace the paint strainer bags I've been using. So far, I'm impressed and can't wait to brew with them.

 

[dstockwell]

Another +1 for Wilserbrewer bags.

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

+1 for wilser.

Similar material, the main difference is in the handle. I have a grand slam package, thanks wilser! And have never had any issues with the pulley working with the draw string or wrapped around the end of the bag which is actually better as it distributes the tension throughout the bag.

In general it seems like HBT is mostly in support of wilser, while r/ home brewing is mostly I'm favor of thebrewbag.

what is a r/ home brewing?

 

[wilserbrewer]

what is a r/ home brewing?

Google says...

https://www.reddit.com/r/homebrewing

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

Google says...

https://www.reddit.com/r/homebrewing

Interesting. Never heard a website mentioned in such a generic way. I'll have to check it out.

 

[KeninMN]

I can make a direct comparison. My first BIAB bag was a Brew Bag. I purchased it specifically because of the handles and because I got a really good 25%-off deal with free shipping. It lasted me about 15 brews before it started developing runs and holes from stirring the mash. Then I ordered a Wilserbrewer bag. I've used it in my last 17 batches and it looks like the day I took it out of the package. The drawstring is far more useful to me than the handles on the Brew Bag were, as I actually mash-in-a-bag in a 10 gallon Rubbermaid drink cooler in a modified version of a traditional Three Tier setup because that is what works best for me. It holds the bag in place better while I'm mashing in versus the bungee cords I was using with the Brew Bag.

 

[user 30639]

Bought a cheap bag for my first BIAB. After reading the reviews, I'm going to try a Wilserbrewer for the next one

 

[CGish]

I'll throw my vote in for wilserbrewer. I have two of his grand slam packages - one for my keggle and one for my smaller, stove top batches. They work very well in both applications.

Additionally, I have contacted wilserbrewer several times with questions and he always responds quickly.

I haven't ever used a brewbag.

 

[nyks]

Bought a cheap bag for my first BIAB. After reading the reviews, I'm going to try a Wilserbrewer for the next one

You won't regret it. I started BIAB with one of those paint strainer bags--it wasn't a fun experience. The Wilserbrewer bag is sooo much easier to deal with.

 

[kadozen]

Interesting. Never heard a website mentioned in such a generic way. I'll have to check it out.

It's a sub forum on reddit. It's... Sometimes strange. Some folks there are redditors first and homebrewers second. You'll figure it out after a week or two there, but there seems to be a bit of a hivemind controlling the site as a whole. Overall though, it can be helpful sometimes.

 

[jdauria]

Have one of each, favor the Wilserbags. Especially with the drawstring, it makes it easier to tie up the bag if you use a pulley system.

 

[fuzzy2133]

I got a brew bag so far it has been fine about 12 batches ran with it. I do see a couple spots where the fabric is damaged from stirring the mash and smashing it with the spoon. Never had any problem cleaning grain out, just let it completely dry and give it a really good shake outside.
I would buy a Wilserbrewerbag if I am still brewing BIAB when my current bag needs to be replaced.