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Brew in a bag question (extract recipe conversion)
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:10 pm
When converting an extract recipe to all-grain (BIAB), how much 2-row would you use to replace 7 pounds of light DME? I looked online and found a calculation of DME/.6 to get a rough idea, but I am curious to know what other BIAB brewers do. Is the "divide by .6" approach a good way to go?
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Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:21 pm to deltahotel
There are many factors that go into the conversion. Some people get ridiculously high efficiency with BIAB and some are all over the chart. Best way to figure it out is experiment and tune in your system as you learn. The DME/0.6 is a good starting point. Brew a batch and take a SG reading after your mash, before boiling. Record that for future batches and adjust this batch with some water or DME, depending on whether your SG is higher or lower than expected.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:36 pm to Boudreaux35
Thanks 
Posted on 12/8/14 at 3:33 pm to deltahotel
I'd go 10 lbs of grain until you know what your efficiency is. Are you ordering grain online already crushed, or going to the LHBS to get your grain?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:02 pm to deltahotel
Slight hijack, don't want to start a new thread.
Just finishing up my last semester of post-grad and I really want to brew my first beer. Is this brew in a bag a good option for someone like me? I am a bit of a beer snob/perfectionist, so I'll likely be frustrated the first few times anyways. Can anyone give me a good suggestion?
Just finishing up my last semester of post-grad and I really want to brew my first beer. Is this brew in a bag a good option for someone like me? I am a bit of a beer snob/perfectionist, so I'll likely be frustrated the first few times anyways. Can anyone give me a good suggestion?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:07 pm to BottomlandBrew
If I remember correctly, the dividing by .6 is an estimate based 75% mash efficiency.
It's something like ([grain potential] * 75%) / [DME potential]. Using 35 as an avg base grain and 44 as the average DME.
That's easily achievable, especially if you double mill your grains.
It's something like ([grain potential] * 75%) / [DME potential]. Using 35 as an avg base grain and 44 as the average DME.
That's easily achievable, especially if you double mill your grains.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:13 pm to rbWarEagle
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Is this brew in a bag a good option for someone like me? I am a bit of a beer snob/perfectionist, so I'll likely be frustrated the first few times anyways. Can anyone give me a good suggestion?
You can go straight to all grain /BIAB, but I almost always suggest new brewers start with 'How To Brew' by John Palmer, a cheap bucket homebrewing kit, and extract ale kit for a forgiving style (stout, IPA, brown ale, porter, anything with flavor).
If you enjoy the process then you can upgrade from there... If you hate the process you are only out a couple hundred buck tops.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:49 pm to BottomlandBrew
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Are you ordering grain online already crushed, or going to the LHBS to get your grain?
I already have the grain (whole). I am going to crush it right before I brew.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:57 pm to LSUGrad00
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That's easily achievable, especially if you double mill your grains.
Thanks for the detailed formula. So far I have done one batch using grain I crushed myself, and I did double-mill it (with a 0.045" gap).
Posted on 12/8/14 at 5:03 pm to rbWarEagle
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rbWarEagle
Check out the stickied homebrew thread. There is a LOT of good info in there and if you post some questions in there, a lot of regulars will help you out. I just started brewing within the past few months and everyone has been really helpful.
Also, there are a few links throughout that thread with starter kits, etc. if you want some ideas of where to start. But I agree with LSUGrad for sure... you should start with a pretty simple extract set up and try a few brews before you spend a ton of money and dont enjoy the hobby. I just brewed my 3rd batch yesterday and have enjoyed it so far, but I got most of my equipment for pennies on the dollar from a buddy who bought a whole bunch of nice equipment and brewed 1 batch and decided he didnt enjoy it.
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