HobbitBeer
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Hi everyone,
I'm new to BIAB, and I've got a 7.5g kettle. I'd like to brew a normal 5g batch, but I understand I'll need ~2x the volume if not more. Would it be possible to mash more grain to reach a higher OG, then top off with additional water to hit my target volume before the boil?
i.e, 12lbs in 5 gallons to mash hitting 1.102 OG, then adding 2 gallons to dilute to 1.061?
I understand that the real answer is getting a bigger vessel, but any input on this would be helpful.
I'm new to BIAB, and I've got a 7.5g kettle. I'd like to brew a normal 5g batch, but I understand I'll need ~2x the volume if not more. Would it be possible to mash more grain to reach a higher OG, then top off with additional water to hit my target volume before the boil?
i.e, 12lbs in 5 gallons to mash hitting 1.102 OG, then adding 2 gallons to dilute to 1.061?
I understand that the real answer is getting a bigger vessel, but any input on this would be helpful.