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Hi Pitsy, I followed the recipe from a book called "Home brewing self sufficiency" by John Parkes. It was meant to be 25 litres at approx 4.3%. The full ammount of grain was 3.4 kg. So if we are basing it on 1% per kilo of grain I dont know he go to 4.3% for 25 litres. I started with about 40...

Thanks everyone! Its in the FV and is reading 1032 which based on a 1010 finish is just under 3% To be honest I cant do anymore with it today so just going to have to leave it as it is. As long as it tastes good at the end Ill be happy with that. Its my first go so will hopefully do better...

Cheers mate! I got 1037. Closeish for a first go isnt it? Using the caalculation is that the best time to take the OG after boil? Next time if it is similar do I just boil a little longer? Cheers! Scott

Hi, I am literally at the end of my first BIAB. I have took a sample at the end of the boil but is saying 1010! Am I taking the reading at the wrong time? Should I wait until its cooled down to pitching temperature? Or Have I basically buggered up my first bew! I look forward to hearing from...

Cheers everyone! I went with the bag in the end.

Ha ha! No worries mate! Thanks anyway! Im still going to convert that tap as you suggested. Just got to go get the bits...

Hi everyone, Sorry I have to spoonfed at the moment until I get going with my first BIAB. I have purchased a 40l Buffalo boiler which should arrive tomorrow. The guy at the local home brew place thinks It's a bit big..Oh wellI Its done now! Anyway, as it has a 58cm/ 17" diameter I am...

Thanks Paul!

Nice one! Thanks Pinchy!

Do you reckon the buffalo tap will be adequate?

Thanks for that. I probably will get a chiller or make one. Could I use a hop bag intead of attaching a new tap and hop strainer?

Hi everyone, Based on the advice I have been given in my previous post I have decided to go down the BIAB route. I will be buyong a 40l Buffalo boiler and as its BIAB will I still need to change the tap or will the tap do that it comes with? Atually do I actually need to use the tap? Wont I...

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I will go with Fils suggestion of going down the BIAB route! I didnt even know about this method until it was suggested! So thanks for that Fil. In terms of equipment I think I will get also get the buffalo boiler. I think the practicalities of a large...

Hi, I have been brewing from kits for about a year and would now like to start brewing from AG. Now, what I would like advice on is what equipment would be adequate for someone just starting out and testing the water so to speak. I have maximun about £170 to spend at the moment and ideally...

...Well sort of! Hi everyone, Ive been brewing from kits for just over a year and now feel like making the leap to all grain! I will be posting in the advice section at some as I dont really have a clue where to start with regards to equipment, keeping cost down with minimal DIY (as Im...