Digital Infrared Thermometer Laser Temperature Gun Non-Contact -50℃ ~ 400℃(-58℉~752℉)

Since this is no touch, you can check the temp of yeast washing and yeast rehydration water and your starter wort without the risk of infection.  I find mine particularly useful for rehydrating yeast.

Infrared thermometers should not be considered a direct replacement for your standard thermometer.  A quality IR thermometer will give you a close approximation of surface temperatures.  Note that steam seems to throw off readings.  Uses include: Contained yeast rehydration water, chilled wort or starter temperature, kegerator, fermenter or fermenation area and beer tasting samples.  If you’re looking for a standard thermometer, consider these two Top Finds: CDN DTQ450X – ThermoWorks Thermapen

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Digital Infrared Thermometer Laser Temperature Gun Non-Contact -50℃ ~ 400℃(-58℉~752℉) – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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