Category Archives: Fermentation

DIGITAL Refractometer, Range 0-32% Brix

DiFluid Digital Smart Brix Refractometer Concentration Meter, 0-32% Range, ±0.1% Precision, 0.05% Resolution, Refractive Index, Waterproof, Rechargeable, Portable, Salinity, Beer, Wine, Fruit and More

Digital Refractometer

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  • Accurate: Test range 0-32%; precision ±0.1%; resolution 0.05%
  • Power Efficient and Tiny: Fully charged in 1 hour, for up to 30 days of standard use, all in a tiny package that fits in even the smallest of pockets.
  • Save & Share Data: Link to DiFluid APP to save and share test data.
  • Rugged and Durable: Dust, drop, and IP67 water resistant.
  • Auto Temp Compensation: 5-45ºC, (41-113ºF).
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For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

DiFluid Digital Brix Refractometer Can Save Test Data in APP, Rechargeable 3 in 1 Sugar Meter Range 32% Accuracy ± 0.1% – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Stainless Steel Mason Jar Fermentation Kit – 4 Lid Sets – fermented foods & yeast starters – on sale for $16.99

Jillmo Fermentation Kit, Stainless Steel Fermenting Kit for Wide Mouth Mason Jars (Jars Not Included)

Fermentation Kit for Wide Mouth Jars – 4 Airlocks, 8 Silicone Grommets, 4 Stainless Steel Wide mouth Mason Jar Fermenting Lids with Silicone Rings

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  • KIT INCLUDES: 4 BPA free water airlocks; 4 Stainless steel(18/8) Wide mouth Lids with Silicone Rings; 4 Silicone Grommets.Warning--DO NOT sterilizing the plastic airlocks with boiling water but warm water
  • FITS WIDE MOUTH JAR: Fit 3.38 in (86 mm) Outer Diameter Mouth Jars. Fit small 4oz wide mouth jars all the way to large 64oz wide mouth jars
  • Easily using. 14mm hole instead of 13mm, can easily insert airlock in lid without damage the silicon grommet.
  • Extra silicone grommets The set include extra silicone grommets.
  • One year free Guarantee- if any small parts damaged during delivery, we can change into new one within one year
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You should be able to use these as lids/airlocks for yeast starters made in compatible wide mouth jars and for yeast storage.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “yeast” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

As of this update this combo is on sale for $16.99. That’s the best historical direct from Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons.  Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Search: “wide mouth mason jars” on Amazon

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Jillmo Fermentation Kit, Stainless Steel Fermenting Kit for Wide Mouth Mason Jars (Jars Not Included)

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Mason Jars For Homebrew Ingredient Storage, Yeast Starters and More

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DIGITAL Refractometer, Range 0-32% Brix

DiFluid Digital Smart Brix Refractometer Concentration Meter, 0-32% Range, ±0.1% Precision, 0.05% Resolution, Refractive Index, Waterproof, Rechargeable, Portable, Salinity, Beer, Wine, Fruit and More

Digital Refractometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Accurate: Test range 0-32%; precision ±0.1%; resolution 0.05%
  • Power Efficient and Tiny: Fully charged in 1 hour, for up to 30 days of standard use, all in a tiny package that fits in even the smallest of pockets.
  • Save & Share Data: Link to DiFluid APP to save and share test data.
  • Rugged and Durable: Dust, drop, and IP67 water resistant.
  • Auto Temp Compensation: 5-45ºC, (41-113ºF).
Learn More

 

For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

DiFluid Digital Brix Refractometer Can Save Test Data in APP, Rechargeable 3 in 1 Sugar Meter Range 32% Accuracy ± 0.1% – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

Hands on Review: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube w/DFI, Double Filter Inlet

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

FLOTit Floating Dip Tube

Floating dip tubes are a hot commodity in the homebrewing world lately.  Many people are ditching their fixed steel tubes and replacing them with a length of silicone tubing attached to a stainless ball float.  If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know the point of the floating dip tube, it’s pretty simple.  It floats on top of your beer so that as you draw out beer, you get clear beer from the top while everything else precipitates out and makes its way to the bottom

Check Pricing & Availability:

A version is also available that works as an upgrade to traditional ball float floating dip tubes

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenter – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
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FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.
$34.00
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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.
$22.00
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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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Related: Fermenting Under Pressure!

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Little Big Mouth Bubbler, Ported Wide Mouth Fermenter – on sale for… $15.98 + My Stove Top Small Batch Process

Little Big Mouth Bubbler

Little Big Mouth Bubbler

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Eliminate the need for siphoning with our new small-batch fermenter! Attach your bottle filler to the spigot and bottle directly off the fermenter. The punted base allows the trub to settle out to keep your finished beer clear.

With over 1.4 gallons of usable volume, the Siphonless Little Big Mouth Bubbler® fermenter provides nearly a half-gallon of extra headspace for those vigorous homebrew fermentations. Pair that with the durability of PET, a wide mouth, and smooth walls for easy cleaning and you get the perfect small-batch fermenter!

Kit Includes:

  • Siphonless Little Big Mouth Bubbler® PET Fermenter
  • Big Mouth Bubbler® Universal Lid – Single Port
  • Small Universal Rubber Stopper
  • Bubbler Airlock
  • Spigot

Dimensions:

10.5″ tall x 7.5″ wide

 

Little Big Mouth Bubbler® Plastic 1.4 Gallon Siphonless Fermenter

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Also: Check out my step by step process for brewing small batch all grain on my stove top.  Includes a spreadsheet to help make water volume and temp calculations a breeze.

Small Batch, All Grain Stove Top Brewing + Water Calculation Spreadsheet

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

MoreBeer #10 Silicone Thermowell Stopper – Works w/INKBIRD! – $19.99, Limited Availability – matches 2019 deal!

#10 Silicone Stopper Thermowell FE627

#10 Silicone Stopper Thermowell by MoreBeer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This carboy thermowell is used in conjunction with the Digital Controller, FE601A, FE610A, or FE602, to more accurately regulate internal temperature during fermentation. It is exceptionally useful during the start of fermentation when the lag between ambient temperature in the refrigerator and actual temperature in the carboy can vary greatly. Now you can keep your beer or wine within one degree of the set point on your digital controller. Designed to fit either 3, 5 or 6 gallon PLASTIC carboys or any other similarly sized opening hole. The unit comes with a 15″ stainless steel thermowell and a #10 silicone stopper that will accommodate our sanitary filter, FIL90, as well. It can be used in any container with a stopper opening of this size where you need to accurately monitor and control liquid temperature.

Will not work with Johnson Temperature Controllers (FE600 or FE611) because the probes are too large.

 

According to answers in the Q & A section this works with Inkbird ITC-308 probes.

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $19.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this matches a deal of the day that was offered in October of 2019.

#10 Silicone Stopper Thermowell FE627

Deal valid 1/25/24 only while supplies last

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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A.
$35.00

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller| Review

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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A.
$35.00

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller| Review

Inkbird Inkbird WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer [Monitor Kegerator & Fermentation Temps]

INKBIRD WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer Monitor, Smart Temperature Humidity Sensor IBS-TH3 with App Notification Alert, 1 Year Data Storage Export, Remote Monitor for Greenhouse Wine Cellar Baby RoomInkbird WiFi Thermometer and Hygrometer

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  • 🌡🌡【Smart WiFi Control】It can be connected through 2.4GHz WiFi(5G WiFi is not supported, no gateway required), and it is easy to connect, no matter where you are, the mobile phone can be monitored remotely; which supports connecting multiple mobile phones, and conversely, a mobile phone can also read multiple sensors.
  • 🌡🌡【Data Storage & Export】Built-in temperature and humidity sensors, data is stored on the server and supports up to 1 year of historical data acquisition.
  • 🌡🌡【Smart Alert Function】The INKBIRD App supports charts, accuracy calibration, is easy to navigate, temperature alarm notification (alarm supports remote alarm, app information notification, low battery reminder), data export, and recording time intervals can be set, do not support built-in magnets, AAA battery*3 (not included).
  • 🌡🌡【Temperature humidity range and accuracy】Temperature range: -20℃～60℃ (-4℉～140℉); support higher temperature detection accuracy: ±0.3℃/±0.5℉; humidity range: 0%RH-99%RH; humidity Detection accuracy: ±3%RH. Calibration can be performed in the INKBIRD APP.
  • 🌡🌡【Easy to Place】The wifi temperature and humidity monitor's design fits in the palm of your hand, and with the lanyard holes design, it's enough to fit in potted plants, baby rooms, wine cellars, reptile vivariums, and other small spaces, not waterproof(not recommended for use in the refrigerator and freezer), meets your needs for any corner.
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Possible uses include monitoring kegerator temperatures, beer fridge temperatures and fermentation chamber/area temperatures.

This has a hygrometer function as well.  That shows % relative humidity and could be handy for judging whether your Eva Dry (or similar) needs recharged for the purpose of handling excess kegerator and fermentation chamber wetness.  See: Damp Kegerator? Fix Kegerator Condensation

INKBIRD WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer Monitor, Smart Temperature Humidity Sensor IBS-TH3 with App Notification Alert, 1 Year Data Storage Export, Remote Monitor for Greenhouse Wine Cellar Baby Room– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Lalbrew Verdant IPA Yeast… $6.62 + free prime ship

Lalbrew Verdant IPA Brewing Yeast-11 Grams

Lalbrew Verdant IPA Brewing Yeast-11 Grams

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  • BEER STYLES: NEIPA, English IPA, American Pale, English Bitter, Sweet Stout, Sours
  • AROMA: Apricot with notes of tropical fruit and citrus
  • ATTENUATION: Medium to high / FLOCCULATION: Moderate
  • FERMENTATION RANGE: 18 - 23°C (64 - 73°F) / ALCOHOL TOLERANCE 10% ABV
  • FINALLY An excellent dry yeast for IPA
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3/29 6 AM Central: These are selling for just $6.62. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Lalbrew Verdant IPA Brewing Yeast-11 Grams– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also, via Label Peelers: Lallemand Verdant IPA Brewing Yeast 11g – Fermentis Yeast – Lallemand Yeast

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One of our Top Amazon Finds of 2023!… THREE x Safale US-05 Yeast – $10.49, $3.50 each + free prime ship

3 x Safale s-04 English Yeast

ANZESER Magnetic Stirrer + Stir Bar, 3L Capacity – $23.99, Close to Cyber Monday Deal

ANZESER Magnetic Stirrer Magnetic Stir Plate 3000RPM Lab Stirrers with Stir Bar Max Stirring Capacity 3000mL Magnetic Mixer (No Heating)

ANZESER Magnetic Stirrer Magnetic Mixer 3000 RPM with Stir Bar Max Stirring Capacity 3000mL, Black

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  • POWERFUL STIRRING: this magnetic stirrer has an adjustable and powerful stirring speed up to 3000 rpm. You can change and select the suitable stirring speed as per your need.
  • BIG CAPACITY: This stir plate has the maximum of 3000ML. It is very good choice for home brew yeast starters.
  • WIDE USE: the ANZESER magnetic stir plate can be used for stirring and mixing in food processing, school laboratory, industry, agriculture and home brew, etc. Not suitable for stirring high viscosity liquids, such as epoxy resins, etc.
  • EASY USE: Simple single-button design. Stepless adjustable stirring speed, mixing speed regulation up to 3000 rpm, and rotate to the left end is off.
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY: We ensure topnotch quality and durability, and offer a lifetime warranty on our products. Contact us at any time to discuss a replacement if you have any issues with your magnetic stirrer plate.
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Use this in combination with an Erlenmeyer Flask to make a yeast starter.  A stir plate… keeps yeast in constant contact with nutrients, encourages CO2 to off gas and continuously incorporates oxygen all of that means higher cell counts.

Note from HBF: Beaker is not included

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

As of this posting this is on sale for $23.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

For some pricing clarity, this is just 30 cents shy of Amazon’s Cyber Monday 2023 deal on this stir plate.

ANZESER Magnetic Stirrer Magnetic Stir Plate 3000RPM Lab Stirrers with Stir Bar Max Stirring Capacity 3000mL Magnetic Mixer – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, 3.3 Borosilicate Glass, Karter Scientific 213G15 (Single)
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2000ml Beaker, Low Form Griffin, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Double Scale, Graduated, Karter Scientific 213D20 (Single)
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PYREX 2L Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flasks with Heavy Duty Rim, 1/pk
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Last Chance… STACKING Backdoor Deals on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing

Deals on TILT are Rare, Why?

TILT is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

Backdoor Deal on TILT! (two stacking deals!)

Free Oberon Kit!

Celebrate Oberon Day

+ 5% Back

  • Adventures in Homebrewing’s Rewards program typically offers about 5% back. Each qualifying item earns 1 point per dollar. 200 points gets you a $10 discount code.
  • My contact at AIH says this works on EVERYTHING excluding gift cards.
  • Note: In order to earn rewards points, you must log in to your AIH account.
  • See: Rewards Program Complete Details

This is a loophole or sorts that gets you a rare, de facto discount on TILT

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing

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DIGITAL Refractometer

Soonkoda Digital Brix Refractometer with ATC 0-55% Brix Tester for Fruit,Juice,Drink,Beverages,Suger Content Test Measurement for Sugar Solutions Food,Brix Meter for Plants

Digital Refractometer

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Highlighted Features
  • 【Language switching】Press and hold the zero key while turning on the computer to switch between Chinese and English interfaces 【Widely used】Measure the sugar content of fruit, juice and beverage； 【Wide measuring range】0-55%Brix； 【Resolution】0.1%Brix
  • 【3 in 1】One screen and three displays. The instrument can measure temperature, Brix and refractive index.
  • 【Temperature compensation】10-40 ℃ automatic temperature compensation, 10 ℃ for temperature compensation below 10 ℃, and 40 ℃ for temperature compensation above 40 ℃
  • 【Waterproof】The instrument can flush the sample tank with water, but it cannot be immersed in water for a long time
  • 【Zero-setting】Measure whether the clean water or pure water is 0.0% before using, and if it is not 0.0%，it will be zeroed first. 【Easy to use】Keep about 1 mm between dripped water or pure water and the top of the measuring slot, and the capacity is about0.3 ml.Press the"MEAS" key to display the value.
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For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

Soonkoda Digital Brix Refractometer with ATC 0-55% Brix Tester – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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TILT Wrench and Bottle Opener – $8 + TILT Hands on Review

Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener

Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener

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  • Tilt wrench is a tool for removing the cap of your Tilt hydrometer.
  • The rubber over-mold keeps the plastic cap intact and free from any scratches or dents.
  • The handle gives you leverage to remove the hard to turn caps.
  • As a bonus the product doubles as a bottle cap remover.
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3/26 1 PM Central: This is selling for $8. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Tilt Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: Tilt Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Hands on Review: FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical + Limited time Deal

fermzilla conical fermenter review

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

There have been some exciting new offerings over the last five years or so in the homebrewing fermenter market. With loads of offerings from companies like Spike, Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering, Kegland, as well as from a product line called BrewBuilt developed by MoreBeer, a home brewer has a lot to choose from when considering upgrading or replacing an existing fermenter. One of the features that is becoming more common on new fermenter offerings is the ability hold pressure, either to enable pressure transfers or to allow fermenting under pressure – both of which enable low-oxygen brewing along with other advantages. If a brewer wanted to upgrade to a pressure fermenter there are a range of prices and options to consider. For those who want to try pressure fermentation before investing many hundreds or even thousands of dollars, thankfully there are some excellent newer plastic options that perform the job admirably.

Related: Fermenting Under Pressure

Kegland is a noticeable leader in the pressurized fermenters market. With their line of FermZilla fermenters, a brewer can experiment with pressure fermentation without investing a ton of money to see if this method fits into their brewing operations. I have been a satisfied user of the FermZilla All Rounder fermenter for nearly three years now. Before that I was using a Chronical from Ss Brewtech. While both have their advantages, forced to choose between the two I would choose the All Rounder for its flexibility, cost, and higher pressure rating (the Chronical only held a few psi to allow for transfers). One thing that the Chronical has that the All Rounder is missing is the ability to dump trub and collect yeast. Thankfully there is another option from Kegland that combines the flexibility of the All Rounder with the trub and yeast management of a conical fermenter.\

Limited Time Deal:

MoreBeer has two different combo packs that include the FermZilla conical on sale as of this update.

Check each product page for price and availability.

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Last Call… STACKING Backdoor Deals on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer via Adventures in Homebrewing

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Designed specifically for homebrewers, the Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer monitors both the specific gravity and temperature of your batch while its fermenting without having to open your fermenter and waste your beer for test samples, allowing you to brew more consistent batches of beer and makes each batch much easier to track. Using the Tilt App (Available Here!) you can instantly check on your batches readings using an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet. Designed with a high precision temperature sensor and accelerometer, the Tilt monitors your batch with a fine degree of control. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt’s 0.990 to 1.120 range. The included thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F. The increased transmission power of the Tilt gives it better reception and range, allowing it to send data through large, thick-walled fermenters and it will work with most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices. The Tilt was also built with efficiency in mind. The reduced power consumption allows to to use you Tilt batch after batch with the same battery. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to use with an included battery. Battery life is 12-24 months depending on usage. Easy to use, the Tilt makes a great addition to any brewhouse. Simply download the app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it into your fermenter, and start taking readings!

The Tilt Hydrometers comes in a rainbow of colors to brighten up your brew supplies, but these colors are not just cosmetic. Use a different color Tilt to monitor multiple batches of beer at the same time. The Tilt App will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

 

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing

Deals on TILT are Rare, Why?

TILT is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

Backdoor Deal on TILT! (two stacking deals!)

Free Oberon Kit (this deal is ending soon)

Celebrate Oberon Day

+ 5% Back

  • Adventures in Homebrewing’s Rewards program typically offers about 5% back. Each qualifying item earns 1 point per dollar. 200 points gets you a $10 discount code.
  • My contact at AIH says this works on EVERYTHING excluding gift cards.
  • Note: In order to earn rewards points, you must log in to your AIH account.
  • See: Rewards Program Complete Details

This is a loophole or sorts that gets you a rare, de facto discount on TILT

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing

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One of our Top Amazon Finds of 2023!… THREE x Safale US-05 Yeast – $10.49, $3.50 each + free prime ship

Fermentis SafAle US-05 Beer/Ale Yeast - Pack of 3 - With North Mountain Supply Freshness Guarantee

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Hands On Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer

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Hands on Review Mark’s Keg & Carboy Washer

The Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer is designed to help you easily clean and sanitize kegs, carboys and more.

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Announcing: Kegland Saber Refractometer – TRIPLE Scale + LED Lighting

KegLand Saber Refractometer | Auto Temperature Compensation | LED Light Sample Illumination | Triple Scale | SG Sugar, Brix, SG Wort | Magnetic Rechargeable Battery | Water Resistant | Carrying Case

Kegland Saber TRIPLE Scale Refractometer with LED Illumination

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  • Track your mash tun run off during sparging, pre-boil gravity, post-boil gravity, and starting gravity before fermentation
  • Readings are almost instantaneous, requires only a few drops, and there’s no need to cool your sample thanks to ATC
  • Triple scaled for use in brewing, winemaking, and distilling
  • LED illumination makes it easy to see your readings even in low light environments like your garage or basement
  • Water resistant enclosure—dip the refractometer into your wort without risk of damaging the LED light
  • Includes case, pipette, and USB magnetic charging cable

If you want a quick and easy way to take gravity readings during the brewing process, then a refractometer is the tool for the job. Taking hydrometer readings during the brew tends to be a time-consuming process, and by the time you get a reading it may be too late to react. This is because you need to take a large sample and cool it to get an accurate reading. A refractometer allows you take instant gravity readings, with just one drop, at any point during the boil, or even during the run off of the sparge during an all-grain brew. These ‘during the process’ readings allow you to add more water or boil longer so you can attain exactly the gravity you desire.

Traditional refractometers without ATC are calibrated to work at 68°F. The ATC function allows you to use the refractometer in an ambient temperature range of 50-86°F (10-30°C). Since your sample is just one drop, and will quickly adjust to the temperature of the refractometer, the temperature of the sample is irrelevant. This unit also comes with a manual calibration knob that is secured with a lock nut. To calibrate place one drop of distilled water on the testing platform and adjust to zero if necessary. The LED light is a handy feature that helps illuminate the sample and make the scale easier to read.

Features:

Triple Scaled
0-32 Brix
0-1.130 Specific Gravity for Wort
0-1.130 Specific Gravity for Sugar
Water resistant enclosure
Adjustable focus eyepiece with rubber grip
Automatic Temperature Compensation
LED illumination function
Rechargeable battery
Please Note: The Sabre Refractometer is used to measure unfermented wort. Once alcohol is present, the use of a correction table is advised.

KegLand Part Number: KL25072

 

KegLand Saber Refractometer | Auto Temperature Compensation | LED Light Sample Illumination | Triple Scale | SG Sugar, Brix, SG Wort | Magnetic Rechargeable Battery | Water Resistant | Carrying Case MT711

For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

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Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer – Rare STACKING Deals on TILT

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This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer

I get pretty excited about most homebrew gear. As an engineer, I love trying to find new tools that let me brew more consistently, or give me control over processes that previously were just a spectator sport. The Tilt Bluetooth hydrometer is one of those devices that pulls back the curtain a bit on a part of the brew process that’s a bit more mysterious. It lets you see what’s going on within your fermenting beer in a way that makes you wonder how you managed without it before.

Deals on TILT are Rare, Why?

TILT is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

Limited Time Deal! STACKING Backdoor Deals on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

Free Oberon Kit!

Celebrate Oberon Day

+ 5% Back

  • Adventures in Homebrewing’s Rewards program typically offers about 5% back. Each qualifying item earns 1 point per dollar. 200 points gets you a $10 discount code.
  • My contact at AIH says this works on EVERYTHING excluding gift cards.
  • Note: In order to earn rewards points, you must log in to your AIH account.
  • See: Rewards Program Complete Details

This is a loophole or sorts that gets you a rare, de facto discount on TILT

Tilt Hydrometers at Adventures in Homebrewing

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A note about colors: The function of all models is the same. If you want multiple TILTs you should choose different colors because your app can monitor only one of each color

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TILT Range Extender

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The device comes in a compact clear polycarbonate tube, sealed on each end to keep the battery and fancy circuitry dry as it floats along in your fermentor. It’s completely no-strings-attached, and you just drop it in your fermentor and the Bluetooth chip on board broadcasts to your smartphone or tablet to report Standard Gravity and temperature. It makes use of a novel concept to track your gravity. It has a digital inclinometer on board, which measures how much it’s “tilt”-ed . The weight of the device makes it want to sink in your beer, and buoyancy of the cylinder counteracts it. The thicker your wort is, the Tilt doesn’t sink as much and as a result has a greater tilt. As your fermentation progresses and the gravity drops, the buoyancy decreases and Tilt sinks lower and becomes more vertical. The circuitry measuring the angle does some calculations and outputs the angle as a gravity measurement.

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Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer – $79.99 w/Coupon! + In Depth Review

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Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Make Better Beer!

Hand crafting beer is a fun and rewarding hobby. The first rule of making better beer is to keep everything that touches the beer clean and sanitized. The Mark II Keg Washer helps to accomplish this task in an easy, efficient, and effective manner.

Save Time, Labor, Space and have fun!

The most labor-intensive and time-consuming task in brewing is cleanup. The Mark II Keg Washer allows you have all your containers and hoses clean by the time your brewing task is done.

Many home brewers set aside containers ?to be cleaned later.? This discourages getting started on the next batch.

The Mark II Keg Washer should be the first piece of equipment you set up and the last thing you put away on brew day or when you transfer your beer from one container to then next.

When transferring beer from one container to the next, we first use the Mark II Keg Washer to sanitize the container that the beer will be transferred to. Then we clean the container that the beer was transferred from.

 

This is awesome!  I have this and like it very much.  It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear.  It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle.  Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.

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Chefast Triple Scale Hydrometer, Sample Jar, Cleaning Brush AND More – $9.99, Best Price

Chefast Hydrometer and Test Jar for Wine, Beer, Mead and Kombucha - Combo Kit of Triple-Scale Hydrometer, 250ml Plastic Cylinder, Cleaning Brush, Cloth and Storage Bag

Chefast Hydrometer and Test Jar for Wine, Beer, Mead and Kombucha – Combo Kit of Triple-Scale Hydrometer, 250ml Plastic Cylinder, Cleaning Brush, Cloth and Storage Bag

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3/24 6 PM Central: 1/20 7 PM Central: This combo is selling for just $9.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Chefast Triple-Scale Hydrometer Kit with Plastic Test Jar for Wine, Beer, Mead and Kombucha – Alcohol Tester, Hydrometer Alcohol, ABV, Brix and Gravity Tester – Home Brewing Supplies, 0-200 Proof – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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