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What is BIAB brewing method?

April 2, 2017 by Gilad

BIAB brewing method

BIAB brewing stands for Brew In A Bag brewing method and it is a way to have a full grain brewing day using a single pot for the whole process (hence the name). BIAB is too often being looked down upon by "real" homebrewers who are using the multi-vessel brewing method that includes: Making a liquor in a first vessel (hot liquor tank) Pouring the liquor into a second … [Read more...]

BIAB Brewing Day – Pale Ale

June 15, 2015 by Gilad

Pale Ale wort at the buttering hops stage

15/06/2015: This brewing day was first published on the 20/04/2015 but it is now updated with the tasting notes you will find at the end. As I'm getting more and more into BIAB, I understand more and more about the process and how to maximize it. So far I had my first one to be a complete fail, the second (call it 1st Pale Ale) be good, the third (2nd Pale Ale) an … [Read more...]

My first BIAB and a first how to BIAB

November 27, 2014 by Gilad

My first BIAB and a first how to BIAB Last weekend I made my first attempt at BIAB, and I wanted to explain a bit about the process, how I made the conversion from extract and my take on it. First, a little about BIAB - it stands for Brew (or Beer) In A Bag. The method is as literal as it comes - the mashing is done in a bag that is soaked in a pot and than being taken out, … [Read more...]

The intimidating complication of home brewing

October 10, 2014 by Gilad

The intimidating complication of home brewing Since I haven't had much time to brew lately, and as I'm gearing up to a season of many brewing experiments, I've been reading a lot, and listening to many brewing related podcasts (2 good ones are Basic Brewing and Beersmith) and the main point I'm getting here is that this is a very complicated world, and that I'm very glad I … [Read more...]

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