yes, however, kgs and i do small batches. i can lift mine out. i usually use my grain for dog treats, bread etc. so often i will scoop some of it out of the grain bag before lifting the bag out. but it certainly makes the clean up of the tun easy. i also have not had to modify my igloo like i have other coolers as the grain bag is about as effective as my toilet hose and just let it drain out the spigot