Where to get a biab grain bag

[nigebeer]

Thinking of trying the Biab method but don't know where to get hold of a suitable mash grain bag.
I have a 50ltr stainless steel stock pot, which is 40cm high x 40cm diameter.
Thanks

[jaberry]

Here's where I got mine. Very good quality and quick delivery http://brewinabag.co.uk/index.php?cPath=22

[joe1002]

I can vouch for the above link too. Quick delivery also.

[Lars]

These guys do excellent bags. I wouldn't buy anywhere else
http://custombiab.blogspot.ie/?m=1

[Redimpz]

Get a sheet of net curtain from Boyes or any other shop selling net curtain. much cheaper and easier to clean too. I've had my piece for over 3 years now and it is still good, and when I've mashed with it I hang it over the washing line and hose it down. It dries really quickly.
Personally I wouldn't buy a bag, I may get another bit of net curtain one day after all this bit has done 30 brews now. (probably good for another 30 too).

[daf]

ME too - fiver for a massive nylon voile net curtain, cut a circle to size for your pot (mine is 50 litres) and sit there watching tv while you sew a drawstring around it. Piece of piss.

[jaberry]

ME too - fiver for a massive nylon voile net curtain, cut a circle to size for your pot (mine is 50 litres) and sit there watching tv while you sew a drawstring around it. Piece of piss.

I've got a voile curtain as well as a proper bag but can't sew to save my life

Good thing about the bag is I can hoist it easily with a rope to drain it above the kettle

[sladeywadey]

Here's where I got mine. Very good quality and quick delivery http://brewinabag.co.uk/index.php?cPath=22

Yep mine too. Very good quality and fast dispatch.

[Redimpz]

I've left mine as a sort of square, just gather up the excess when you come to drain the mash, it's simple and it works, no need to other think it.

[spanspoon]

If you haven't already get onto biabrewer have a look on the forum under bags mashers etc
the cost of purpose made biab bags is quite high but they do take a lot of time to make!
I'm in the process of following this guide and making my own, it looks fairly simple and it'll only cost me a tenner at most to make.
http://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php ... 2&start=25

[Cpt.Frederickson]

These guys do excellent bags. I wouldn't buy anywhere else
http://custombiab.blogspot.ie/?m=1

I started with a simple piece of voile, then got a bag from customBIAB. Voile was fine to start with, its easily available and cheap. But it was really nice to have a custom made bag, the quality was tremendous. Its served very well and looks like it will continue to do so for a long time.
Only thing to remember is that it does take a while to get your bag; they're not a pro operation, just a small sideline so don't expect to get a bag quickly.
But they are DEFINITELY worth the wait.

[alexlark]

At the moment I am using the Richies Mash Bag which has fine mesh sides and a coarse mesh bottom. At the end of the boil I don't have grain in the bottom of the pot but a lot of fine particles (flour etc).

Will using a finer bag / voile cut down on the particles? It probably does not affect the end taste but I'm just thinking I will have a bit more room in the pot for the boil.

Cheers

[Cpt.Frederickson]

I doubt it will give you much in the way of extra room in the pot, but it will cut down on the break material I expect. The bag I use has a very fine (but sturdy) mesh and while very fine particles will get through, it would be a lot worse with a coarser mesh. I'm sure others will chime in to support the Custom BIAB bags.

[alexlark]

Thanks. So the consensus seems to be: http://custombiab.com/

[bigchris]

Quick Summary

Piece of voile
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Redimpz
daf

brewinabag.co.uk
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jaberry
joe1002
sladeywadey


custombiab
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Lars
Cpt.Frederickson

Richies Mash Bag
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Alexlark


Make your own
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spanspoon