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Has anyone used the brew-in-a-bag system from Northern Brewer? I haven't done any all-grain brewing before but I want to ease into it.

I think I remember someone (maybe Joe?) doing BIAB.  I've been planning on trying it for a small batch or two, just for interest's sake.
The process seems completely sound.
-Jim

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i really enjoy the process, predictability, and space saving qualities.. just remember to not accidentally throw away the bag.. thanks Larry for saving my batch of brew.

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From: JimPotts <brew-equipment@crbeernuts.org>
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I've been thinking about BIB method for experimentation of different grains and less common adjuncts.

Does anyone recommend a particular method to keep the mash at a constant temperature? Direct fire, wrapping in towel/blanket, placing in warm oven, or throwing the bag in a preheated cooler. I fear the temperature gradient with the direct fire method, and am unsure how well the options would hold the heat.

There are many threads on HBT.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/questio ... sh-264215/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/all-gra ... es-341195/

The space and time saving would really be great right now. It seems like a pretty sound option, but I'm generally wary of things that seem so easy.

I did partial mash in a bag when I transitioned to all grain. The cooler I had at the time that was the right size didn't have a drain port, so I used a bag. It worked well enough. However, it can be VERY messy. Wort is incredibly sticky and it's easy to get it all over the place. I did it outside so I didn't make a mess of the kitchen.

On 12/27/2012 09:28 PM, Sully11 wrote:

The space and time saving would really be great right now. It seems like a pretty sound option, but I'm generally wary of things that seem so easy.

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Before I did all grain, I would do partial mashes in a bag in my boil kettle. Worked really well and a cheap upgrade.

BIAB is a pretty cool transitional method--I have several YouTube friends who do BIAB pretty much exclusively, and the results are always quite good. It seems that the low-temp-in-the-oven method seems to keep the temperature most consistent--though one of my friends on YT keeps a close eye on it on the stove and turns on the electric coil whenever a little heat is needed and always has great results too.

Would I be ok putting the boil pot in the over at 150? As long as I have the water and the grist in the pot at 150, would I be ok to keep it in the oven to keep it stable?