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I have always generally used Mr Malty's pitching rate calculator to calculate the volume of starter required for a specific OG and batch size: http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html However, considering that I now subdivide my yeast packs into 5 x 20 ml tubes, I have been wondering how to...

Hi Guys, I have thinking of a better way to aerate my wort at the end of the brew. I currently use a ceramic aquarium air stone, sanitary filter and air pump (like a lot of people). While it works, I am not totally happy with it as I can see potential for infection (lots of places for bugs to...

Hi guys, I just wanted to get a feel for what most people use on this site. Basically I want to start saving money on yeast by storing/re-using some. I have read the sticky post, but the problem is there is a lot of info, and people use many different methods, each with their pro's and con's...

Hi guys, Did an american brown ale on the weekend. Should have been mashed high (67 -68) to give a bit of residual sweetness. Anyway, after about 1/2 hr of the mash I checked the temp, and realised I was down around 64. I quickly put the burner on and went back up to 68 for the rest (90 min biab...

Hi guys, Firstly, let me say that my aim here is not to start a sh*t slinging match, but more to compare the facts. I am a BIAB brewer and am generally very happy with my beers (I am sure most would agree that there is always some room for improvement). I also like the simpler process and am...

Hey Guys, It all started a few weeks ago when I did an IPA with about 150 grams of pellets in the boil. Pretty uneventful really until I tried to chill which unfortunatley, blocked my plate chiller (beerbelly 30 plate). I managed to get the brew finished, but I had to continously reverse the...

Hi guys, I started doing BIAB batches using just a 60 Al pot, burner, bag and a NC cube. After a few brews, I decided I wanted to use a chiller instead of NC. Then I decided I wanted a march pump too for easy liquid transfer. And before I knew it, I was planning a direct Fired RIMS system for...

Hi guys, About to do my my first AG today with BIAB. Is it still the case that the grain needs to be crushed finer than normal to get good efficiency? If I ask the brew shop to mill it twice, is that ok? I'm just not sure because i know a mashout improves efficiency. I'm just not sure if the...

Hi Guys, I have been looking at setting up a temperature controlled solenoid for my gas burner. After looking around I have found these: http://www2.blackwoods.com.au/PartDetail.a...art_no=01099706 Combustion rated solenoid up to 40 kPa, 3/8", and 240 V. Apparently, they are only $147, whichis...

Hi all, I have been deliberating on how to build my AG brewing setup for a while. I have been tossing up between either a trad 3V or BIAB system. Anyway, I think I have decided on the BIAB route. This suits my situation better, ie space, time, etc. It seems that there are few limitations with...

This is my first post on this forum so go easy on me guys. I have been lurking around on AHB for about 6 months now. Been doing extract brews on and off for the last 15 years, but I am ready to make the plunge into all grain. I am now tossing up how I should set up my brewery. My general...