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A Dream Come True — 3 Dogs Community Brewpub

When the owners of 3 Dogs Brewing wanted to start a community microbrewery in a strip mall, they had to choose brewing equipment that met their budget and fit in...

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A Dream Come True — 3 Dogs Community Brewpub

When the owners of 3 Dogs Brewing wanted to start a community microbrewery in a strip mall, they had to choose brewing equipment that met their budget and fit in...

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Opening a Craft Brewery Taproom — The Story of Veteran-Owned Fire Base Brewing in Temple, TX

Opening a Craft Brewery Taproom — The Story of ...

In this video, Veteran JD McBride discusses how and why he opened his brewery taproom, Fire Base Brewing in Temple, Texas. He talks about his time...

Opening a Craft Brewery Taproom — The Story of ...

In this video, Veteran JD McBride discusses how and why he opened his brewery taproom, Fire Base Brewing in Temple, Texas. He talks about his time...

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Preventing Leaks and Galling in the 4-in-1 Ferm...

The 4-in-1 fermenter lid is held in place with eye bolts. Eye bolts are used over standard nuts as they are easier to open with fingers—no tools are necessary. However, when...

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Preventing Leaks and Galling in the 4-in-1 Ferm...

The 4-in-1 fermenter lid is held in place with eye bolts. Eye bolts are used over standard nuts as they are easier to open with fingers—no tools are necessary. However, when...

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Sparging with the BIAC

While not absolutely necessary, some brewers prefer to rinse or 'sparge' their grain at the end of the mash period to recover as much sugar as possible. While cold water can...

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Sparging with the BIAC

While not absolutely necessary, some brewers prefer to rinse or 'sparge' their grain at the end of the mash period to recover as much sugar as possible. While cold water can...

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Heating and Chilling Methods for the 5BBL BIAC

There has been some discussion online about the benefit of circulating wort inside the BIAC fermenter during chilling to reduce the chill time so we put it to the test in...

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Heating and Chilling Methods for the 5BBL BIAC

There has been some discussion online about the benefit of circulating wort inside the BIAC fermenter during chilling to reduce the chill time so we put it to the test in...

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Installing Your BIAC Complete All-in-One Brewery

In this video we will be looking at how to setup the BREWHA BIAC. While today we are setting up a 5 barrel BIAC, most of the features and fittings...

Installing Your BIAC Complete All-in-One Brewery

In this video we will be looking at how to setup the BREWHA BIAC. While today we are setting up a 5 barrel BIAC, most of the features and fittings...

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Brewing Beer with the BREWHA BIAC

This video provides a detailed overview on how to brew beer with the BREWHA BIAC. Detailed step by step instructions provide new and experienced brewers alike with fun and engaging...

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Brewing Beer with the BREWHA BIAC

This video provides a detailed overview on how to brew beer with the BREWHA BIAC. Detailed step by step instructions provide new and experienced brewers alike with fun and engaging...

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Transferring Beer from Your Fermenter to a Keg

Step by step instructions on how to transfer ('rack' or push) beer out of fermenters and into a keg. Includes suggestions for improving sanitation, safety, and a method for kegging beer without...

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Transferring Beer from Your Fermenter to a Keg

Step by step instructions on how to transfer ('rack' or push) beer out of fermenters and into a keg. Includes suggestions for improving sanitation, safety, and a method for kegging beer without...

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How to brew beer at home with complete brew system

Brewing Beer with the Small BIAC (Abridged)—Ame...

This video provides an introduction to brewing in the BREWHA Small BIAC. It provides an overview of the BIAC system and provides a condensed step by step guide to brewing....

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Brewing Beer with the Small BIAC (Abridged)—Ame...

This video provides an introduction to brewing in the BREWHA Small BIAC. It provides an overview of the BIAC system and provides a condensed step by step guide to brewing....

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How to Assemble the BREWHA BIAC

Assembly of the BIAC is relatively intuitive and straightforward and can be assembled and ready to brew in less than 30 minutes. A brewer may want to substitute or alter...

How to Assemble the BREWHA BIAC

Assembly of the BIAC is relatively intuitive and straightforward and can be assembled and ready to brew in less than 30 minutes. A brewer may want to substitute or alter...