I am making a 5 gallon batch of Cream Ale. My grain bill is 8.5 pounds. I am just starting to expand from partial mash to all-grain and this will be my first true attempt at the BIAB method. I have tried looking at instructions and beer calculators, and I know that I want to end up with 5 gallons, but how much water should I start with? I plan on doing everything in one pot from steeping the grains to sparging to the boil, so I just don't want to mess up and have my OG way off.
Also, I've seen instructions and posts say I should steep for 90 minutes and boil for 90, or 60 and 60...does anyone with more BIAB experience know what is truly best?
Also, I've seen instructions and posts say I should steep for 90 minutes and boil for 90, or 60 and 60...does anyone with more BIAB experience know what is truly best?