Poll: Which is your preferred brewing method

[LouieMacGoo]

This is mostly just for fun and to test the polling feature on the board here but I was wondering which brewing methods the Borg are using? I know that some of you do a little bit of everything like me, I prefer doing BIAB but also do basic extract brews too. So I want to know what method do you use most often or prefer using!

Also I've made this dynamic so you can change your vote later on as you progress and increase your knowledge and skills change your mind!

[philm00x]

Sweet!

These days I'm doing a hybrid BIAB/Traditional AG using the BIAB bag as the filter for my grains in the mash tun cooler, but only because I have yet to purchase/build a manifold or false bottom.

[duff]

After doing my first BIAB I really enjoy that method and find it to be a great comprimise to allow me to brew in an apartment.

[FedoraDave]

I prefer AG. The method I use most, though, used to be extract kits, such as Mr. Beer, since two out of every three batches were done that way.

Now, it'll probably be extract/steeping grains/hop boils for the LBK batches.

But I will still prefer my AG beers.

[Beer-lord]

BIAB and maybe a partial mash once or twice a year for me.

[RickBeer]

If you pick other you can't explain in the poll of course...

Extract recipes (LME, hops, etc.) with steeped grains.

[John Sand]

Me too. My best, favorite brews have been BIAB. But I recently made some extract+grains, and I like it. I'll do grain BIAB when I have the time, but I do like the convenience of extract+grains.

[Rebel_B]

I prefer my BIAB all grain batches; I also have some MrB seasonals waiting on the shelf to be brewed up this fall... They are super convienant for a quick weeknight brew.

[DaYooper]

By quantity 5g extract+grains. Second would be a quick LBK HME batch since they are so convenient to kick out when time is short. BIAB every once in awhile, but my pushbutton 1950's GE electric stove is a pain to control so I see myself picking up a tun in the near future which I am guessing will change my results.

[joechianti]

BIAB is my favorite, but I'm still doing more extract than anything else because I went hog wild on half-price and fire sales for extract earlier in the year and now I have to use them up before they get old. But BIAB brings me much more satisfaction.

[mtsoxfan]

My first was an extract. Made good beer, but I wanted more out of the hobby. Went to extracts and steeping grains, once again, good but I wanted more... I'm doing AG now, as I like the work and flexibility. If I ever get to a point where AG is too much work due to age or ailments, back to extracts and steeping.
Never tried BIAB, doubt I will, but really for no reason other I'm happy with what I do...

[mashani]

I answered partial grain, but I do a little bit of everything.

Given unlimited time, I'd do just BIAB. But I don't have that, and I'd brew once every 2 months if that's all I did. So I do just about anything to keep the pipeline good, and I make really good beer with extracts, so I'm not going to feel sorry for myself.

[DirtRacer]

I chose basic extracts since that's all I've done so far. Next I want to try doing my own unhopped LME and hop(s) combo.

[The_Professor]

I marked "other".

I do mostly small batch all grain (2.2-3.0 gallons) - no mash tun. I often step mash, sometimes single step, in a 4 gallon pot on the stove. I sparge with a 6.5 gallon bottling bucket lined with a large mesh bag.

[LouieMacGoo]

Wow, some really good information. Good to see that there is such a wide variety of brewing methods being used! Thanks everyone who has responded so far!