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Offline golfgod04

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BIAB Questions
« on: December 08, 2016, 06:48:39 am »
So I am going to do no-sparge BIAB on a budget.  I have an Update International  32 Qt Aluminum Stock Pot ( I know I wont get a full 5 gallons using this pot).  But to go to all grain, I can't do it on my stove any more.  Will Bayou Classic SP10 work as a burner? I do know about double milling the grain and I've been reading enough about over the past 6 months and think its the best option for me. 

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Re: BIAB Questions
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2016, 07:23:06 am »
The SP10 should definitely work...it's the burner a lot of us used when starting out all grain. 
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Re: BIAB Questions
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2016, 07:27:58 am »
The burner and kettle will work.  It is an 8 gal max vol, that's 4.5-5 gal batches, but you need to look at building up to a mash cooler or get a keg block party together and cut for a keggle.

If you're going higher than 1.060ish you will take a hit on volume.  Which, I have not had an issue with.  There is always the partial mashing for those brews.  I have to say, it will make beer, but eventually you will want the upgrade to a better kettle.

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Re: BIAB Questions
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2016, 08:22:47 am »
alright thanks.  I just need to upgrade over the stove and partial mash.  for high gravity beers, i will do smaller batches. 

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Re: BIAB Questions
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2016, 09:00:24 am »
If you don't have wind to contend with, I'd recommend the sq14 over the sp10. More stable design and an upgraded burner. Only drawback is the lack of windscreen.

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