Buying guide
Brew-in-a-Bag Kit
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Simple all-grain in a single kettle. The page is split into five sections (Get The Right Bag; One Kettle Does It All; Fill With Fresh Grain; Contain Your Hops; Stir The Mash), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 20 picks. Our scores range from 6.5 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:BREWSIE Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle w/Dual Filtration, False Bottom, Thermometer, Ball Valve (16 Gal/64 QT). Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt 1.8L - 10 lb. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:Hobby Homebrew Mesh Grain Bag BIAB Brew-in-A-Bag with Handles (27.5 x 32.5 in) BAG29. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:BREWSIE Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle w/Dual Filtration, False Bottom, Thermometer, Ball Valve (8 Gal/32 QT). Features score of 9/10, overall 8.3/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Get The Right Bag
- Hobby Homebrew Mesh Grain Bag BIAB Brew-in-A-Bag with Handles (27.5 x 32.5 in) BAG29Our score8.4/10
- Bellamei Brew Bag Reusable 2 Pack 22x26 250 Micron Fine Mesh Bag with DrawstringOur score7.8/10
- 5 Pack BIAB Brewing Bag 26x22 250 Micron Reusable Fine Mesh Brew Bags with DrawstringOur score7.6/10
- 5 Pack Brew Bags 250 Micron BIAB Grain Straining Bags with Drawstring (18 x 16)Our score7.0/10
One Kettle Does It All
- BREWSIE Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle w/Dual Filtration, False Bottom, Thermometer, Ball Valve (16 Gal/64 QT)Our score8.6/10
- BREWSIE Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle w/Dual Filtration, False Bottom, Thermometer, Ball Valve (8 Gal/32 QT)Our score8.3/10
- GasOne 10 Gallon Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle Pre-Drilled 4 PC Set w/ Lid, Thermometer, Ball Valve SpigotOur score8.0/10
- 25 Gallon Brewmaster Stainless Steel Brew KettleOur score6.5/10
Fill With Fresh Grain
- Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt 1.8L - 10 lbOur score8.6/10
- 2-Row Brewers Malt For Home Brewing Crushed Grain 10 lbsOur score7.9/10
- Box Brew Kits 2-Row Malted Barley 5 LBS CRUSHED, Vacuum SealedOur score7.8/10
- RAHR 6-Row Malted Barley 2 LBS CRUSHED, Vacuum SealedOur score7.5/10
Contain Your Hops
- 300 Micron Mesh Hopper Spider Strainer Stainless Steel (6.1 x 13.98 Inch)Our score8.4/10
- Hop Spider 300 Micron Mesh Stainless Steel Hop Filter Strainer for Brewing KettleOur score7.5/10
- 4 x 10in Hop Spider 300 Micron Mesh Stainless Steel Hop Filter StrainerOur score7.2/10
- FLKQC Hop Filter 4 x 10 Inch Hop Spider 300 Micron Mesh Stainless Steel StrainerOur score7.2/10
Stir The Mash
- Krome 21 Inch Brewing Spoon, Stainless Steel Long Handle Mixing Spoon - C999Our score7.8/10
- Great Credentials Solid Brewing Spoon, Stainless Steel, 21-Inch Extra-Long HandleOur score7.6/10
- 21 Inches Stainless Steel Brewing Spoon Homebrew, Mixing, StirringOur score6.8/10
- Brewing Spoon, Stainless Steel, 21-Inch SpoonOur score6.5/10
All 20 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1The 16 gallon version of the BREWSIE kettle, with false bottom, dual filtration, thermometer and valve for larger or full-volume batches.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 16 gallon capacity handles full-volume all grain boils and bigger batch sizes without boilovers
- + Same false bottom and filter setup as the smaller BREWSIE, so draining stays clean at scale
- + Thermometer and ball valve come fitted, so the kettle is ready to use as a mash tun or boil pot
- - A full 16 gallon pot needs a strong outdoor burner and will not boil well on a kitchen stove
- - Heavy and bulky when full, so moving it around the brew space takes care
#2Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt at 1.8L in a 10 lb bag, a clean, light base malt for all grain beers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 1.8L color keeps pale ales and lagers light and bright
- + Briess 2-Row is a dependable US base malt with strong enzyme power
- + 10 lb bag covers most of a five gallon batch base
- - Check whether the grain arrives crushed or whole before ordering
- - Clean flavor needs specialty malts for more complex beers
#3Hobby Homebrew's BIAB mesh grain bag with handles, measuring 27.5 x 32.5 in to line larger brew kettles.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Sewn-in handles make lifting a heavy wet grain bill out of the kettle much easier
- + 27.5 x 32.5 in size wraps over the rim of bigger pots so the bag stays put
- + Reusable mesh replaces a separate mash tun for simple all grain brewing
- - Check your kettle diameter, since a bag this big can bunch up in small pots
- - Handles add seams where grain bits can hide, so rinse thoroughly
#4A 300 micron mesh stainless hopper spider measuring 6.1 x 13.98 Inch, sized for five gallon boils with generous hop additions.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 6.1 x 13.98 Inch basket holds larger hop charges for IPAs
- + Fine 300 micron mesh keeps whole and pellet hop debris contained
- + Stainless frame sits over the kettle rim for hands-free boiling
- - Tall basket needs a deep kettle so the mesh stays submerged
- - Mesh can clog with heavy pellet loads and needs occasional stirring
#5BREWSIE's 8 gallon stainless kettle with a false bottom, dual filtration, thermometer and ball valve, sized for classic extract and small BIAB batches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + False bottom and dual filtration keep hop debris and grain out of the ball valve when draining
- + Built-in thermometer lets you watch mash and steep temperatures without a separate probe
- + 8 gallon size gives enough headroom for a full boil on a typical five gallon batch
- - 8 gallon capacity gets tight for full-volume all grain brewing with big grain bills
- - Extra fittings add more gaskets and threads to clean after every brew day
#6GasOne's pre-drilled 10 gallon stainless kettle set with lid, thermometer and ball valve spigot, a practical step up for propane brewers.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Pre-drilled ports with the thermometer and spigot included save you drilling your own pot
- + 10 gallon volume suits full boils on common five gallon recipes with room to spare
- + Lid is part of the set, which helps reach a boil faster and keeps debris out while cooling
- - No false bottom listed, so mashing in it needs a separate bag or screen
- - Thinner budget stainless can scorch sugars if you add extract over a hot flame without stirring
#7A 10 lbs bag of crushed 2-Row brewers malt, the base grain for most all grain homebrew recipes.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 2-Row is a versatile base malt for pale ales, IPAs and lagers
- + Pre-crushed grain is ready to mash without owning a grain mill
- + 10 lbs covers most of the base malt for a five gallon batch
- - Crushed grain goes stale faster, so brew within a few weeks
- - Malt freshness varies by batch, so check the packaging date when it arrives
#8Bellamei's reusable 2 pack of 22x26 brew bags with 250 micron fine mesh and a drawstring for BIAB and hop straining.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 250 micron mesh holds back fine grain particles for clearer wort
- + 2 pack gives you a spare or a second bag for hops and dry hopping
- + Drawstring closure lets you cinch the bag around the kettle rim
- - No handles, so lifting a full mash bag is awkward and can burn hands
- - 22x26 size may not fit over the rim of wide kettles
#9Box Brew Kits 2-Row malted barley, 5 LBS crushed and vacuum sealed for freshness, sized for smaller all grain batches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Vacuum sealing keeps crushed grain fresher in storage
- + 5 LBS suits small batch BIAB or topping up a larger grain bill
- + Pre-crushed malt is ready to mash straight from the bag
- - 5 LBS is not enough base malt for a full five gallon batch
- - Small bag costs more per pound than bulk sacks
#10Krome's 21 Inch stainless brewing spoon C999 with a long handle for stirring mashes and boils in deep kettles.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 21 Inch length keeps hands clear of steam and hot wort
- + Stainless steel will not absorb flavors or harbor bacteria like wood
- + Easy to sanitize and dishwasher friendly for quick cleanup
- - Solid spoon head is less effective than a paddle for breaking up dough balls
- - May feel short in very tall kettles of fifteen gallons or more
#11A 5 pack of reusable 26x22 BIAB bags with 250 micron fine mesh and drawstrings, handy for frequent brewers.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 5 pack lets you rotate bags so there is always a clean one ready
- + 250 micron mesh suits both mashing grain and bagging hops in the boil
- + Drawstring top closes quickly and helps the bag hang from the kettle edge
- - Compare the bag stitching quality against premium BIAB options
- - More bags than a casual brewer needs, which takes up storage
#12Great Credentials solid stainless brewing spoon with a 21-Inch extra-long handle for stirring big pots of wort.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Solid bowl moves liquid well when whirlpooling or stirring in extract
- + 21-Inch extra-long handle reaches the bottom of standard brew kettles
- + One-piece stainless build is easy to clean and sanitize
- - Thin handles on budget spoons can bend when stirring thick mashes
- - Not designed for mashing, so a paddle works better for dough balls
#13RAHR 6-Row malted barley, 2 LBS crushed and vacuum sealed, useful for adjunct-heavy recipes and classic American lagers.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + 6-Row has extra enzymes to help convert corn or rice adjuncts in the mash
- + Vacuum sealed pack keeps the crushed grain fresh until brew day
- + 2 LBS is a handy amount for blending into a larger base malt bill
- - 6-Row can add a grainy, husky flavor if used as the only base malt
- - Small pack will not supply the whole base for a typical batch
#14A 300 micron stainless mesh hop spider that hangs in the brew kettle to keep hop pellets out of your wort.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 300 micron mesh traps pellet hop debris so less trub reaches the fermenter
- + Stainless steel build can be boiled and scrubbed repeatedly
- + Hanging design lets you add and remove hops without fishing in the kettle
- - Check the hop spider size against your kettle diameter and depth before buying
- - Packed hops in fine mesh can reduce hop utilization slightly
#15A compact 4 x 10in stainless hop spider with 300 micron mesh, good for smaller kettles and modest hop additions.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4 x 10in size suits smaller pots and extract brewing on the stove
- + 300 micron stainless mesh blocks pellet sludge from reaching the fermenter
- + Compact spider can also double as a dry hopper in wide-mouth fermenters
- - Narrow basket gets crowded with big hop bills in hoppy styles
- - Short depth may sit above the wort line in tall kettles
#16FLKQC's 4 x 10 Inch stainless hop filter spider with 300 micron mesh for keeping hops contained during the boil.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 300 micron stainless mesh cleans up easily with a quick rinse and brush
- + 4 x 10 Inch basket suits pale ales and moderately hopped recipes
- + Hook frame rests on the kettle edge so hops stay put
- - Lesser-known brand with less detail about weld quality
- - Small size limits large whirlpool or late hop additions
#17A 5 pack of small 18 x 16 brew bags in 250 micron mesh, suited to hops, specialty grains and small batch mashes.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 18 x 16 size is ideal for steeping specialty grains in extract recipes
- + 250 micron mesh keeps hop pellets contained so trub stays down
- + 5 pack covers several brew days or multiple hop additions per batch
- - Too small to line a full-size kettle for five gallon BIAB brewing
- - Thin drawstrings can loosen under the weight of wet grain
#18A 21 Inches stainless steel homebrew spoon for mixing and stirring wort, extract and cleaning solutions.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stainless steel is rust resistant and handles hot wort without warping
- + 21 Inches of length keeps knuckles out of steam during the boil
- + Works for mixing sanitizer and cleaning solutions as well as brewing
- - Budget spoon may have a thinner handle that flexes in thick mashes
- - No holes or slots, so it is less effective at breaking up grain clumps
#19A 25 gallon Brewmaster stainless brew kettle aimed at brewers running double batches or large volume boils.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + 25 gallon capacity lets you brew ten gallon batches with plenty of boil headroom
- + Plain stainless build is simple to clean and can be customized with your own fittings
- + Large diameter pot pairs well with high output burners for faster heat-up
- - Check whether a valve, thermometer or lid is included before ordering
- - Far too large for small batch brewers and hard to store in an apartment
#20A simple 21-Inch stainless steel brewing spoon, a no-frills stirring tool for extract brewing and boils.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Simple stainless design is easy to keep clean between batches
- + 21-Inch reach is enough for most five gallon kettle boils
- + Low cost makes it easy to keep a spare spoon for sanitizing duties
- - Generic listing gives no detail on thickness or build quality
- - Basic spoon lacks a hook to rest on the kettle rim
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