#Beersmith 3 custom water totals update#

There are bag makers for almost any brewing equipment, including coolers. Believe me, it is worth spending $10 to $35 to avoid that step. Nothing makes me happier than saving time and effort when I am brewing. I think we can all agree that shoveling grain out of a mashtun is one the worst parts of a brew day. The first time your all-grain brewing mashtun cleanup consists of lifting and dumping a bag, you will wonder why you didn’t buy one long ago. Save your back and figure out a way to hang your bag. To collect all of your wort, you want to let your bag drain for at least 10-15 minutes. I don’t recommend using your arms unless you are trying to combine brewing with strength training (P-90X homebrewers edition, anyone?). The straps are the best option for hanging your bag from a pulley system, ladder or even holding the bag with your arms. I have seen the velcro bags in action and they work very well for securing the bag during your mash. I personally have not found drawstrings that useful. Straps will also serve the same purpose by fitting over kettle handles. You can do this with clips, good fit, velcro or with draw strings. You will need to keep your bag securely in place while mashing. They do better job of filtering out fine materials, especially if you like to double crush or fine crush your grains. The weave also makes a difference as does double stitching. Just like anything else you get what you pay for, thicker more durable fabrics last longer and cost more. MaterialsĪs far as I can tell, most bags are nylon, polyester or plastic. Keep in mind that a correctly fitting bag saves you money on a false bottom or screen. For instance, if you want to direct fire your kettle for step mashing, you can get a shorter bag to keep it from coming into contact with the bottom of your kettle. The standard bags are certainly cheaper, but the custom fit can satisfy unique needs. On the other hand, a custom bag is made to your specifications. A standard bag will fit a range of kettles, some better than others. You basically have two choices: Standard or custom fit. Draw strings or velcro to cinch around the kettle.Upload your original artwork for bottle labels, growler labels, kegging labels, or even your a logo you’ve made for your beer! First prize receives $200 in custom printed labels, second prize gets $175 in custom printed labels, and third prize gets $125 in custom printed labels! Contest runs now thru the end of August.Here are some things to consider when BIAB bag shopping: StickerYou: Make What Matters Stick.ĭon’t forget to enter our label making contest thru StickerYou ( click here). Today’s show is brought to you by –, Brand Your Brew with StickerYou: StickerYou’s online design editor allows you to upload and design your own custom, professional-grade craft brew labels in any shape, any size and any quantity. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

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#Beersmith 3 custom water totals update#

We did get an update on his condition and it turns out that he was TWO herniated discs in his upper spine and is scheduled for corrective surgery in early September. James Carlson from CMBecker International is back with me as Todd is still, unfortunately, out of commission.

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