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Stress Test - The Brew bag

September 23, 2015 • brew in a bag • how to brew • no sparge • The Brew Bag • wort filter

To Brew A Beer reviews The Brew Bag for Coolers

August 13, 2015 • BIAB • brew in a bag • cooler mash tun • how to brew • no sparge • sparging • The Brew Bag • wort filter

Thanks Matt Del Fiacco for the time and effort to review our product. It can be found on Matt's site here.

Brulosopher reviews The Brew Bag for Coolers - a fabric filter for ALL mash tuns!

June 22, 2015 • BIAB • brew in a bag • how to brew • mash tun • no sparge • sparge • sparging • The Brew Bag

I typically mash in converted cooler MLTs because I often make batches too large to fit the full volume in my kettle, though I absolutely see the value in BIAB and find myself utilizing the method on smaller batches with absolutely no ill-effects.

Brewing Process Logic - A Comparison of Methodology

May 19, 2015 • BIAB • brew in a bag • hop spider • how to brew • mash tun • no sparge • sparge • sparging • The Brew Bag • wort

When using a fabric filter and the full volume of mash water without sparging, the gravity is set when the mash is complete - unless adjusting for volume in the kettle or the fermenter - it is never diluted. In addition the pH is fixed in both the mash tun and the kettle. The entire sparge process can be eliminated, saving time, effort, equipment and energy expense. The use of one kettle, one burner, and one bag with no mash out produces comparable results to sparging.

Tannins & Squeezing the Bag are Not Synonymous

May 18, 2015 • BIAB • brew in a bag • brew in a bag sparge • how to brew • mash tun • no sparge • sparge • sparging • The Brew Bag • wort

Squeezing the bag of grain and tannins are not synonymous. Excerpted and paraphrased from the books “Water - A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers” and “Malt - A Practical Guide From Field to Brewhouse” - Tannins, a subset of polyphenols, are present in grain husks and cell walls. They are released at mash temps and bind with proteins to form haze. In conjunction with a pH above 6, excess tannins are extracted and impart an astringent flavor - they can not be produced by pressure.

Very strong mesh bag. Helps a lot when straining mash. Will do business with them again.

Excellent product, fast shipping, would buy again.

I’ve used it multiple times in the past. This is my second bag. Stands up to the heat to maintain mash temperature. Love the loops to hook to carabiners for lifting heavy grains for big beers.

Custom Filters, not related to Brewing

First of all I'd like to thank Rex & the "Brew Crew" for creating a very simple, yet highly effective Custom 200Micron bag for our 1 of 2 Machines in the World for our Optical Lab in San Diego. The bags we ordered showed up in less than 10 days & fit absolutely perfectly. This is not a "normal" bag for the application or brewing...but Rex said, "He's love to take on the challenge". To which he over exceeded our expectations. We have other possible applications which will also create custom applications & he is willing again to take on our challenge. Rex & the "The Brew Crew" are a great asset to have for ANY possible Bag or Application you may want to create. Thank You, again Rex!

BIAB Bag

The shipping was super fast was and the bad feels to well made. I expect this bag to last a long time.

Stress Test - The Brew bag

To Brew A Beer reviews The Brew Bag for Coolers

Brulosopher reviews The Brew Bag for Coolers - a fabric filter for ALL mash tuns!

Brewing Process Logic - A Comparison of Methodology

Tannins & Squeezing the Bag are Not Synonymous

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