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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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Installing the Fermenter Lid Gasket

All models of the BREWHA 3-in-1 fermenter have a silicone lid gasket for sealing the lid and providing up to 3psi of pressure for racking beer into kegs. If the lid...

Installing the Fermenter Lid Gasket

All models of the BREWHA 3-in-1 fermenter have a silicone lid gasket for sealing the lid and providing up to 3psi of pressure for racking beer into kegs. If the lid...

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Preventing Scorched Wort and Burnt Flavor in Yo...

After four weeks of eager anticipation, there are few things more devastating to a brewer than discovering an unwanted microbial infection or tasting burnt/smokey notes in your latest brew. The BIAC...

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Preventing Scorched Wort and Burnt Flavor in Yo...

After four weeks of eager anticipation, there are few things more devastating to a brewer than discovering an unwanted microbial infection or tasting burnt/smokey notes in your latest brew. The BIAC...

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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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how to vorlauf and lauter when brewing

Controlling Vorlauf and Lauter Rates to Prevent...

Not long ago Dave Miller sent me a link to an article he wrote on vorlauf and lautering that has really helped with questions around increasing lauter rates and preventing stuck mashes. In...

Controlling Vorlauf and Lauter Rates to Prevent...

Not long ago Dave Miller sent me a link to an article he wrote on vorlauf and lautering that has really helped with questions around increasing lauter rates and preventing stuck mashes. In...

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Assembling the Water Pressure Regulator

Every hose and tank is designed with a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP), which if exceeded, will cause damage and could even pose a safety hazard. The BREWHA tank jackets...

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Assembling the Water Pressure Regulator

Every hose and tank is designed with a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP), which if exceeded, will cause damage and could even pose a safety hazard. The BREWHA tank jackets...

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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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How to Resurrect Yeast and Keep Fermentation Alive

Most brewers have had the unhappy experience where fermentation is proceeding along nicely, then quite suddenly and unexpectedly stops shy of the target gravity. In a panic, the fermenter lid is...

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How to Resurrect Yeast and Keep Fermentation Alive

Most brewers have had the unhappy experience where fermentation is proceeding along nicely, then quite suddenly and unexpectedly stops shy of the target gravity. In a panic, the fermenter lid is...

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Benefits of the BREWHA BIAC

Benefits of the BREWHA BIAC Brewing System

The BIAC (Brew In A Conical) complete brewing system makes brewing simpler, easier and more enjoyable. Some of the many benefits of this system include:

Benefits of the BREWHA BIAC Brewing System

The BIAC (Brew In A Conical) complete brewing system makes brewing simpler, easier and more enjoyable. Some of the many benefits of this system include:

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Brewing with the 1.5BBL BIAC brewing system

This video describes brewer Chris Sweet's experience in brewing beer with the Large BIAC. It includes various tips and tricks for more enjoyable brewing, such as how to empty the...

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Brewing with the 1.5BBL BIAC brewing system

This video describes brewer Chris Sweet's experience in brewing beer with the Large BIAC. It includes various tips and tricks for more enjoyable brewing, such as how to empty the...

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Brewing With Fresh Hops All Year Long

Brewing with fresh hops has long intrigued me. It is fairly intuitive that fresh hops would have different flavors than dried hops, and being able to grow a key ingredient for...

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Brewing With Fresh Hops All Year Long

Brewing with fresh hops has long intrigued me. It is fairly intuitive that fresh hops would have different flavors than dried hops, and being able to grow a key ingredient for...

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How To Enter a Beer Brewing Competition

(This article was submitted by Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK. He documents his experience with brewing beer in the BIAC and the steps involved in entering a brewing competition.) I have been...

How To Enter a Beer Brewing Competition

(This article was submitted by Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK. He documents his experience with brewing beer in the BIAC and the steps involved in entering a brewing competition.) I have been...

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Small Footprint, Big Flavor

Small footprint, big flavor—BREWHA BIAC article in the Sun newspaper. Read the full story here.

Small Footprint, Big Flavor

Small footprint, big flavor—BREWHA BIAC article in the Sun newspaper. Read the full story here.

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Unloading Spent Grain

Unloading grain from the BREWHA Mash Colander is quick and easy with an overhead hoist. The BREWHA BIAC is the simplest, most intuitive and user-friendly brewing system available. 

Unloading Spent Grain

Unloading grain from the BREWHA Mash Colander is quick and easy with an overhead hoist. The BREWHA BIAC is the simplest, most intuitive and user-friendly brewing system available. 

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Disassembling the BREWHA Sanitary Ball Valve

Completely disassembling a valve to remove any sediment that is trapped inside is essential sanitary technique for any brewery. The BREWHA Sanitary Valve is the simplest and easiest valve you’ll...

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Disassembling the BREWHA Sanitary Ball Valve

Completely disassembling a valve to remove any sediment that is trapped inside is essential sanitary technique for any brewery. The BREWHA Sanitary Valve is the simplest and easiest valve you’ll...

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How to Make Cheese with your BREWHA BIAC

Homebrewer Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK submitted this article. He has won several medals for his beer and has been brewing with his BIAC for about five years. I am...

How to Make Cheese with your BREWHA BIAC

Homebrewer Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK submitted this article. He has won several medals for his beer and has been brewing with his BIAC for about five years. I am...

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How to Quickly Transfer Beer from Your Fermente...

While BREWHA's Fermentor to Keg Racking Hose allows a brewer to easily transfer beer to a keg in an oxygen free environment using the 'beer out' post of the keg, the...

How to Quickly Transfer Beer from Your Fermente...

While BREWHA's Fermentor to Keg Racking Hose allows a brewer to easily transfer beer to a keg in an oxygen free environment using the 'beer out' post of the keg, the...

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Overview of the Water, Beer and Wort Chiller

This video describes how to install and use the BREWHA Water, Beer and Wort Chiller to chill wort after boiling is complete, maintain fermentation temperature when making beer, (including lagering...

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Overview of the Water, Beer and Wort Chiller

This video describes how to install and use the BREWHA Water, Beer and Wort Chiller to chill wort after boiling is complete, maintain fermentation temperature when making beer, (including lagering...

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Install and Program the ETC Digital Temperature...

The ETC120, exclusively made for BREWHA, is a cost-effective and fully functioning temperature monitoring and controlling device. The temperature probe is inserted in one of the BREWHA vessels for tracking...

Install and Program the ETC Digital Temperature...

The ETC120, exclusively made for BREWHA, is a cost-effective and fully functioning temperature monitoring and controlling device. The temperature probe is inserted in one of the BREWHA vessels for tracking...

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Instruction Manual for the BREWHA Water, Beer a...

The Lindr water chillers are 120V chillers that can be multi-purposed for many tasks; it is the perfect companion for the serious home brewer, or small commercial applications.  This manual provides the...

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Instruction Manual for the BREWHA Water, Beer a...

The Lindr water chillers are 120V chillers that can be multi-purposed for many tasks; it is the perfect companion for the serious home brewer, or small commercial applications.  This manual provides the...

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How to install the Wort Aeration Stone and oxyg...

This video describes how to assemble the BREWHA Wort Aeration Stone on the 3-in-1 or Conical Fermenter. It also discusses the benefits of aeration and the other equipment necessary for best...

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How to install the Wort Aeration Stone and oxyg...

This video describes how to assemble the BREWHA Wort Aeration Stone on the 3-in-1 or Conical Fermenter. It also discusses the benefits of aeration and the other equipment necessary for best...

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Benefits of electricity over gas in brewing system

Boiling double batches (e.g. larger than 18L) cannot easily be done on a kitchen stove. Due to the relatively low power supply heating large volumes of water takes a long...

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Benefits of electricity over gas in brewing system

Boiling double batches (e.g. larger than 18L) cannot easily be done on a kitchen stove. Due to the relatively low power supply heating large volumes of water takes a long...

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Brewing Beer with the BREWHA BIAC All in One Br...

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 All in One Br...

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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Keeping the Mash Bed Fluid and Preventing Compa...

During the process of mashing when making beer, enzymes (e.g. proteins) 'cut' long-chain, complex sugars/carbohydrates (e.g. starches) into smaller sugars that yeast can digest to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol. In order...

Keeping the Mash Bed Fluid and Preventing Compa...

During the process of mashing when making beer, enzymes (e.g. proteins) 'cut' long-chain, complex sugars/carbohydrates (e.g. starches) into smaller sugars that yeast can digest to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol. In order...

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