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Brew In A Bag Video Series by The Brew Bag founder Rex Slagel

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Brew In A Bag Video Series by The Brew Bag founder Rex Slagel

We've seen a good many videos showing how to use a fabric filter to brew in a bag, but there aren't any that detail why this works so well. Here you'll find a bit of science along with some practical information to make great beer in about 3.5 hours using minimal equipment. 

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Brew In A Bag Process and Tips - video

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Brew In A Bag Process and Tips - video

We've added a series to YouTube so you can see the step-by-step process of brewing using a fabric filter. This VIDEO outlines the processes and briefly explains the advantages of using true filter instead of relying on the grain bed and a bottom pick up.

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Misconceptions - Brew Bag Myths Explained

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Misconceptions - Brew Bag Myths Explained

    Because the brew in a bag process is still fairly new in the USA, there is still some confusion about how to use a fabric filter in the brewing process. Some folks still call it a “method”, as if the resulting product is different than when employing a sparge to wash sugar from grain, and they might also suggest its use is for only single kettle BIAB, but it is currently being used by sparge brewer’s as well.   Essentially, the fabric replaces the grain bed as the filter and that alone allows many steps of the process...

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BREWUNITED reviews The Brew Bag for Coolers

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Olan Sudduth used his cooler bag for the first time and posted his review here. 

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

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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. 

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