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20% OFF Coupon… EMD ColorpHast Precision pH Strips + Why Choose These Over a Meter & A Tip That Doubles Value

ColorpHast pH Strips - 4.0 to 7.0 (100 Strips) MT629

EMD colorpHast 4 -7 precision pH strips via MoreBeer

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A simple, reliable way to test the pH of your beer, no meter required!

Quickly test the pH of your mash with confidence using our colorpHast pH strips. These strips are high-quality and made not to run, so you are assured an accurate reading each time. Comes in packs of 100 strips.


 

Accurate, Narrow Range Strips: These are more accurate and easier to read than most pH test strips.  Use these to check the pH of your mash and of your finished beer.  These offer the same advantages of a pH meter without the cost and maintenance that goes along with a meter.

Why these instead of a pH meter?  pH meters have their place. The downside is they require maintenance and continued cost. You have to calibrate, clean and properly store pH probes for accurate readings.  I believe this is why pH meter reviews tend to skew negative.

Tip… Cut these in half the long way.  You’ve saved 50% and they are still easy to read.

ColorpHast pH Strips – 4.0 to 7.0 (100 Strips) MT629 at MoreBeer

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Meross Digital pH Meter

Meross PH Meter, Digital PH Meter for Water Hydroponics with ATC, IP67 PH/Temp 2 in 1 Tester Pen with 0-14 PH Measurement Range, 0.01PH High Accuracy Mini Pen for Pool, Drinking Water and Aquarium

Meross PH Meter, Digital PH Meter for Water Hydroponics with ATC, IP67 PH/Temp 2 in 1 Tester Pen with 0-14 PH Measurement Range, 0.01PH High Accuracy

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  • High Accuracy: The pH Tester features a high-sensitivity glass electrode component combined with a fully intelligent chip, and the measurement accuracy reaches 0.01pH, providing you with fast, accurate, and stable measurement results.
  • Automatic Temperature Compensation: Temperature can affect the pH value of a solution. Meross pH water meter support automatic temperature compensation, which can correct the pH value according to the water temperature, enabling you to obtain accurate and stable readings under any conditions.
  • LCD High-Definition Display: The pH meter for water hydroponics with LCD digital display, large backlight screen, and data hold function for easy view no matter in the day and night. And accurate measurement and clear display results.
  • One-Click Calibration: Auto calibration with buffer recognition. Press CAL for 6 seconds to enter the calibration, and press in turn to select the powders corresponding to 6.86, 4.01, and 9.18 to complete the calibration.
  • Widely Uses: IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, powerful and suitable for kitchen, hydroponic room, laboratory, outdoor, and other wet environments. Test the pH of drinking water, tap water, swimming pools, aquariums, bathtubs, spas, wine, beer, and other liquids anywhere and anytime.
  • Portable Mini pH Meter: which is the size of a pen, can be easily carried with you wherever you go. By effectively measuring the pH level of water, it can help you to maintain better health.

 

You can use a pH meter to check the pH of your water, mash, [test Star San effectiveness] and finished beer.

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Recipe Kits for $24.99 each!

Recipe Kit Deal! – no coupon code required, check product pages to see if you can still get in on this deal


Spring Thaw Combo Pack – Buy One, Get One HALF OFF

For a limited time MoreBeer is discounting kits buy one get one half off. Applies to all grain and extract versions, mix and match is okay.

Buy One Beer Recipe Kit Get One 50% OFF!


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TWO x Bellamei 250 Micron, 26″ x 22″ Drawstring Mesh Bags for BIAB Brew in a Bag – on sale for… $7.99, $4 each + free prime ship

Bellamei Brew Bags Extra Large Reusable 2 Pack 250 Micron Fine Mesh Bag for Fruit Cider Apple Grape Wine Press Drawstring Straining Brew in a Bag (2 pack-22"×26")

2 Pack 250 Micron Fine Mesh Bag BIAB Bags

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  • Wise Choice: The straining bag is an easy and economical choice for home brewers to start all-grain brewing according to the Brew in a Bag-method. This will eliminates the need for a mash tun, later tun, or hot liquor pot, thus saving your time, space and money.
  • BPA Free: These brew bags are made of durable nylon mesh and can be washed and reused for multiple times. 250 micron tightly woven and rugged stitching not only make the BIAB durable but also ensure no grains slip into the wort when use.
  • Extra Large Size: 2 extra large brew in a bag size in (26" wide and 22" height), ensure you can brew even the largest of recipes without spilling any grain. Will fit kettles up to 17" in diameter and will hold up to 20lbs of grain, thus makes the bag versatile enough for any application, from jams to cold brew to cider and fruit wine making, this bag can do it all!
  • Ideal Design: The tear-resistant drawstring with adjustable lock closure ensures a complete fasten before removal and fits for different type of kettles up to 17" in diameter. Nylon material which is very easy to clean, makes the rest of your brew day convenient and relaxed.
  • What You Receive: 2 x nylon strainer bags (26"x22"), our hassle free customer service. If you have any concern with our wine brew bag, please feel free to contact us. Our friendly customer service will do our effort to solving your problem ASAP.

 

Note from HBF: The pictured kettle is not included.

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BIAB Brew Day Spreadsheet – Water Calculations + Narrative Step by Step Directions

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MoreBeer’s 24″ Stainless Steel Whisk (great for all grain and extract brewers!)… just $7.99 w/coupon

Stainless Whisk - 24 in.
BE521

Stainless Whisk – 24 in via MoreBeer

This looks similar to my 24″ Stainless Whisk.  That whisk is an easy upgrade that I generally recommend for all but small batch only brewers.  Check out my Hands on Review of that great tool.

Use this on brew day in your mash tun and brew kettle.  In the mash tun… a whisk like this makes quick work of breaking up up doughballs.  In the brew kettle… Use to incorporate extract, stir the brew kettle or start a kettle whirlpool.

Stainless Whisk – 24 in. BE521

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This is included in the mix! Use coupon code AGTOP5 and it’s just $7.99.

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MoreBeer Chocolate Hazelnut Porter by Jamil Zainasheff! – All Grain and Extract – Save 20%, Limited Availability

chocolate hazelnut porter homebrew

  • MoreBeer’s Kit of the Week offers a 20% discount on a select recipe for a limited time.  Choose from all grain or extract versions while supplies last.
  • Shipping is also free to many US addresses with a qualifying $59 order
  • Custom Tap Handle: All of MoreBeer’s original recipe kits come with a full color insert that works with this custom tap handle
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

Check out this week’s Kit of the Week! – remember coupon code KOTW

Chocolate Hazelnut Porter Kits at MoreBeer


  • Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
  • An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
  • Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
  • Estimated ABV: 6.5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 30-33
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
  • SRM (Color Range): 42
  • IBUs: 30-33
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%

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Hands on Review: Barley Crusher MaltMill + Limited Time DEAL

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Michael Gom.  Read more about Michael below.

Note that this review covers both the 7 and 15 lb Barley Crusher Grain Mill

Hands on Review: The Barley Crusher

Having brewed all-grain for many years, I’ve spent lots of time refining my processes to try and produce predictable results. Things like brewing software make this much easier and do a great job of helping you calculate all your numbers. We can control how much grain we use and how much water, mash thickness, sparge volume, volumes going into fermenters, pitching rates, the list goes on. One thing I hadn’t been controlling, was my grain crush. When I had a local homebrew shop, the owner had no problem with me asking to double mill the grains to help get as fine a grain crush as possible while still not owning a mill. When he closed his shop, I was forced to start ordering my supplies online. Ordering from multiple different locations, having them mill my grain, it was obvious the variable that was changing was the crush size and I felt I was getting inconsistent results. Recently I purchased an all-in-one electric all grain system (Anvil), my brew days got much easier but my efficiency started to really suffer.


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The 15 lb size is included in the mix. Use coupon code AGTOP5 to save 20%

The Barley Crusher Grain and Malt Mill w/ 15 lb Hopper MILL509 – via MoreBeer


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MoreBeer Chocolate Hazelnut Porter by Jamil Zainasheff! – All Grain and Extract – Save 20%, Limited Availability

chocolate hazelnut porter homebrew

  • MoreBeer’s Kit of the Week offers a 20% discount on a select recipe for a limited time.  Choose from all grain or extract versions while supplies last.
  • Shipping is also free to many US addresses with a qualifying $59 order
  • Custom Tap Handle: All of MoreBeer’s original recipe kits come with a full color insert that works with this custom tap handle
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

Check out this week’s Kit of the Week! – remember coupon code KOTW

Chocolate Hazelnut Porter Kits at MoreBeer


  • Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
  • An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
  • Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
  • Estimated ABV: 6.5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 30-33
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
  • SRM (Color Range): 42
  • IBUs: 30-33
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%

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MoreBeer’s Spring Thaw Combo Pack.. Buy One Get One HALF OFF!

For a limited time MoreBeer is discounting kits buy one get one half off. Applies to all grain and extract versions, mix and match is okay.

Buy One Beer Recipe Kit Get One 50% OFF!

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ERICKHILL pH Meter …. .001 pH Accuracy!

ERICKHILL pH Meter, High Accuracy ±0.01 pH Tester with Calibration Solution & 0-14 pH Measure Range, Waterproof pH Pen with ATC & LCD Backlight for Drinking Water, Aquarium, Wine, Pool, Hydroponics

ERICKHILL pH Meter, High Accuracy ±0.01 pH Tester with Calibration Solution & 0-14 pH Measure Range, Waterproof pH Pen with ATC & LCD Backlight for Drinking Water, Aquarium, Wine, Pool, Hydroponics

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  • 【High Accuracy 】EPH01 digital pH tester is equipped with a high-sensitivity glass probe and allows you to measure liquids in the 0-14 pH range, pH resolution reaches 0.01, and the error value is only ±0.1. The pH meter for water hydroponics has a built-in (ATC) automatic temperature compensation function, which can accurately determine the pH value of the sample within the range of 0°C-60°C (32°F-140°F) (distilled water & soil pH value testing NOT INCLUDED)
  • 【Automatic Calibration】Handheld pH meter plus calibration solution, pH 4.00/pH 6.86/pH 9.18, has an automatic calibration function that does not require you to use powder packets and water to prepare the calibration solution. Wait a few seconds to get a pH reading when testing with this pH meter hydroponics. (Calibration solution is not disposable and can be used multiple times)
  • 【Easy to Use & Durable】Turn on the switch, put the digital pH meter probe into the water, stir (make the small glass ball fully contact the liquid), and when the value is stable, you can read the value. And it comes with a buffer solution. You can add some buffer solution to the sponge of the protective cover, which not only protects the probe but also ensures that the pH level tester can be used for a long time
  • 【Multi-function & Wide Application】Data hold、temp unit switching、low battery display and white/green LCD backlight display allow you to see the readings on the pH water tester screen in the dark. You can test drinking water, swimming pools, aquariums, hydroponics, wine and beer, cosmetics, and so on. Basically, all the environments that need to test PH values can use a pH pen tester for water to get accurate data
  • 【Customer Service】The package contains 1* EPH01 digital pH meter , 1*buffer solution, 3*calibration solution, 1*instruction manual, 2*1.5V AAA batteries. ERICKHILL offers a 3-year warranty and lifetime technical support for each product. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to consult us

 

pH Meter: You can use a pH meter to check the pH of your water, mash, [test Star San effectiveness] and finished beer.

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MoreBeer Deal of the Day… Ultraship 55 lb Capacity Grain Scale via MoreBeer – $43.99, Limited Availability + Hands on Review

Electronic Grain Scale - 55 lbs. MT355

Ultraship Ultra-55, 55 lb capacity digital scale via MoreBeer

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Now a scale that you can use to measure large amounts of hops and grains at home! This is a great addition to any home brewery!

This Electronic Grain Scale is capable of weighing a full sack of grain, and then some. This benchtop unit has a 55lb capacity, lifetime warranty, and a host of helpful features.

  • Massive 55 lb (25 kg) capacity!
  • 30 year warranty
  • Optional Backlight Feature
  • Runs on 4 x C batteries or AC adaptor (neither included)
  • Large Weigh Platform 8″ x 6.5″
  • Weighs in Pounds, Pounds:Ounces, Ounces, Kilograms, Grams
  • Dual Range Weigh Design:
    • 0-2 lbs x 0.1oz/0-1kg x 2g
    • 2-55 lbs x 0.5oz/1kg-25kg x 10g
  • Display is removable and attached to two foot cord for easy viewing of the display while using larger weighing vessels

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping 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.

This is the scale that I use for weighing grain.  It’s a great scale!  In particular, I like the removable face.  That makes weighing large items (like buckets) easy.  See: Hands on Review

Electronic Grain Scale – 55 lbs. MT355

Deal is valid 3/20/24 while supplies last

Hands On Review: Ultraship 55 lb Grain Scale – Digital Scale With Removable Face

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MoreBeer’s Party Pack! Buy Fresh Pressed IPA, Get HALF OFF Wine Kit

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF


Wine Kit of the Week!

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

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Ends Soon: MoreBeer Chocolate Hazelnut Porter by Jamil Zainasheff! – All Grain and Extract – Save 20%, Limited Availability

chocolate hazelnut porter homebrew

  • MoreBeer’s Kit of the Week offers a 20% discount on a select recipe for a limited time.  Choose from all grain or extract versions while supplies last.
  • Shipping is also free to many US addresses with a qualifying $59 order
  • Custom Tap Handle: All of MoreBeer’s original recipe kits come with a full color insert that works with this custom tap handle
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

Check out this week’s Kit of the Week! – remember coupon code KOTW

Chocolate Hazelnut Porter Kits at MoreBeer


  • Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
  • An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
  • Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
  • Estimated ABV: 6.5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 30-33
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
  • SRM (Color Range): 42
  • IBUs: 30-33
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%

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Northern Brewer Gigawort Electric Brew Kettle – on sale for… $199.97

Gigawort® Electric Brew Kettle

Gigawort® Electric Brew Kettle

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Want to brew a quick batch without dragging out the gear? Got an extra hour on a weeknight and want to make the most of it? Limited brew space got you down? The Gigawort™ is the answer.

This fully portable electric brew kettle uses a standard 120 GFCI volt outlet, enabling you to brew anywhere, anytime. A fully integrated digital control ensures that steeping grains are always kept at the perfect temperature. Then simply adjust the set temperature to achieve a boil.

Gigawort 4.4 gallon capacity is ideal for both small batches and also partial-volume boils for 5 gallon batches. Full stainless steel construction is easy to clean and ensure durability.

The Gigawort utilizes our revolutionary patent-pending Iso-flow bulkhead and dip tube, which makes for trouble-free wort transferring, eliminating the need to lift and pour the wort into your fermentor. Ditch the stove and create your own custom brew cave anywhere you have an outlet.

Features:

Electric kettle, useful for steeping and boiling extract & partial mash recipes.
4.4 gallon capacity
Dual element, 1600W for heating to boiling, 600W for maintaining boil
Double walled construction for better heat retention
304 stainless steel construction
Digital temperature controller
Delayed Start feature, 3.5 hour shut-off to prevent total evaporation and safety.
EZ Clean bulkhead and valve for easy cleaning and assembly. No need for siphoning
Dimensions: 19.75″ high x 10.75″ in diameter


 

As of this posting AIH has the Gigawort on sale for just $199.97. No coupon code required, check product page for current availability.

Gigawort® Electric Brew Kettle

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Last Call: MoreBeer Chocolate Hazelnut Porter by Jamil Zainasheff! – All Grain and Extract – Save 20%, Limited Availability

chocolate hazelnut porter homebrew

  • MoreBeer’s Kit of the Week offers a 20% discount on a select recipe for a limited time.  Choose from all grain or extract versions while supplies last.
  • Shipping is also free to many US addresses with a qualifying $59 order
  • Custom Tap Handle: All of MoreBeer’s original recipe kits come with a full color insert that works with this custom tap handle
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

Check out this week’s Kit of the Week! – remember coupon code KOTW

Chocolate Hazelnut Porter Kits at MoreBeer


  • Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
  • An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
  • Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
  • Estimated ABV: 6.5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 30-33
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
  • SRM (Color Range): 42
  • IBUs: 30-33
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%

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100 EMD ColorpHast Precision pH Strips + Why Choose These Over a Meter & A Tip That Doubles Value

ColorpHast pH Strips - 4.0 to 7.0 (100 Strips) MT629

EMD colorpHast 4 -7 precision pH strips via MoreBeer

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

A simple, reliable way to test the pH of your beer, no meter required!

Quickly test the pH of your mash with confidence using our colorpHast pH strips. These strips are high-quality and made not to run, so you are assured an accurate reading each time. Comes in packs of 100 strips.


 

Accurate, Narrow Range Strips: These are more accurate and easier to read than most pH test strips.  Use these to check the pH of your mash and of your finished beer.  These offer the same advantages of a pH meter without the cost and maintenance that goes along with a meter.

Why these instead of a pH meter?  pH meters have their place. The downside is they require maintenance and continued cost. You have to calibrate, clean and properly store pH probes for accurate readings.  I believe this is why pH meter reviews tend to skew negative.

Tip… Cut these in half the long way.  You’ve saved 50% and they are still easy to read.

ColorpHast pH Strips – 4.0 to 7.0 (100 Strips) MT629 at MoreBeer

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TWO x 250 Micron, 26″ x 22″ Drawstring Mesh Bags for BIAB Brew in a Bag

Brew Bags, 2 Pack Extra Large Reusable Straining Bag, 26"x22", 250 Micron Fine Mesh Strainer Bag with Adjustable Drawstring for Home Brewing Hops Grains Fruit Wine Beer Making Brew in a Bag Supplies

2 Pack 250 Micron Fine Mesh Bag BIAB Bags

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  • ✨【Efficient Brewing Supplies】This brew bag is designed for home brewing, as a cost-effective and simple way to achieve all-grain and fruit brewing. Getting off the original mash tun, later tun, or hot liquor pot, costs less time, space, and money, and filtrates impurities perfectly.
  • ✨【BPA Free & Boiling Safe】Our brew bags are made of premium BPA Free polyester, double reinforced stitched edge will hold up lots of grain, which can be washed and reused many times and won't rip or tear easily. The 250-micron fine mesh strainer bag filters well, ensuring no impurities. The brew bag can withstand boiling, and the safety temperature is -40℉-248℉ (-40℃-120℃).
  • ✨【Extra Large Brew Bags】You will get 2 straining bags, 26"x22". Large size and replace brew bag help you brew even the largest of recipes without spilling any grain. Will fit kettles up to 17" in diameter and will hold up to 20 lbs of grain. Fit for brewing beer, wines, jams, cold brew, cider, or fruit juice, which can meet all your brewing needs. Besides, you can also use them as a mesh strainer bag for home cooking or filtration.
  • ✨【Practical Drawstring Design】Our reusable brew bags with adjustable drawstrings and lock closures. The strong drawstring is smooth to pull and ensures no spills. Adjustable lock to fix the strainer bag prevents bag contact with the hot kettle bottom and keeps secure and tight.
  • ✨【100% Satisfaction Guarantee】Customer satisfaction is our top priority. If you receive the brew bags and you are not satisfied, please contact us in time to get a new replacement or refund, and we will reply to you within 24 hours.

 

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This 12″ concave type 304 stainless false bottom features a 3/8″ stainless hose barb coming out the top for attachment to your cooler or pot valve (via high temperature thermoplastic tubing).

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  • An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
  • Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
  • Estimated ABV: 6.5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 30-33
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
  • SRM (Color Range): 42
  • IBUs: 30-33
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%

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Recipe for Janet’s Brown Ale or Recipe Kits Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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This now iconic recipe comes from the late homebrewing legend—and our dear friend—Mike “Tasty” McDole. Mike is one of the best homebrewers we’ve ever known, and one of our original customers way back when the entire MoreBeer! operation fit inside a storage shed. Aside from brewing many award-winning beers, Tasty helped grow homebrewing as a hobby, and as a community, here in the Bay Area and well beyond.

100% of the proceeds from this kit are donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a leading nonprofit in the fight to cure cancer.

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Recipe for Janet's Brown via the AHA

Yield: 5 US gal (18.9 L)

Thank you to Big Brew 2021 sponsors BSG Handcraft and Lallemand Brewing.

Janet’s Brown Ale has quite the pedigree. Mike “Tasty” McDole took home a medal when this recipe won gold in the Brown Ale category in the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) in 2004. The award-winning recipe was then featured in Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer’s book, Brewing Classic Styles, as an example of a bigger, hoppier American Brown Ale. In 2009, McDole took gold again at the NHC with an updated recipe that he categorized as Imperial Brown Ale, but this time in the Specialty Beers category. Though Janet’s Brown Ale deviates a bit from the style guidelines for a traditional American Brown Ale, surely you will not be upset by the higher IBUs and ABV after taking a sip!

*If you prefer a more sessionable beer, feel free to omit the corn sugar to reduce the ABV from 7.4% to 6.6%.*

Ingredients:
MALTS & ADJUNCTS
11.8 lb. (5.35 kg) pale malt
1.3 lb. (590 g) dextrin malt
1 lb. (454 g) 40L crystal malt
0.8 lb. (363 g) wheat malt
0.4 lb. (181 g) 350L chocolate malt
0.5 lb. (227 g) corn sugar @ 0 min

HOPS
1.25 oz. (35 g) US Northern Brewer pellet hops, 5.1% a.a. (mash)
1.25 oz. (35 g) US Northern Brewer pellet hops, 5.1% a.a. (60 min)
0.75 oz. (21 g) US Northern Brewer pellet hops, 5.1% a.a. (15 min)
1.25 oz. (35 g) Cascade pellet hops, 5.6% a.a. (10 min)
1.75 oz. (50 g) Cascade whole hops, 5.8% a.a. (0 min, hopback)
1.75 oz. (50 g) Centennial pellet hops, 10.5% a.a. (dry hop)

YEAST
Lallemand LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast, Fermentis US-05, Wyeast 1217-PC West Coast IPA, or White Labs WLP001 California Ale Yeast

WATER PROFILE
Ca 110 ppm, Mg 18 ppm, Na 17 ppm, SO4 350 ppm, Cl 50 ppm

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
1 cup (190 g) corn sugar (if priming in bottles)

Specifications:

  • Original Gravity: 1.074 (18°P)
  • Final Gravity: 1.018 (4.6°P)
  • ABV: 7.4%
  • IBU: 38
  • SRM: 20

Directions:
Mash the malts with the mash hops at 154°F (68°C) for 30 minutes. Raise to 170°F (77°C) and hold for 15 minutes. Sparge at 170°F (77°C) for 45 minutes. Collect 6.5 gallons (24.5 L) of wort.

Heat to boiling and boil the wort 60 minutes, adding hops at the times indicated in the recipe. Adjust original gravity post-boil with reverse osmosis water as required.

Chill the wort to approximately 68˚F (20˚C). Pitch yeast, and ferment between 60 ˚F and 68˚F (15.5–20˚C) until complete. Prime and bottle condition, or serve from keg if naturally conditioned during aging.

EXTRACT VERSION
7.5 lb. (3.4 kg) Briess Golden Light Liquid Malt Extract
12 oz. (340 g) Briess Bavarian Wheat Liquid Malt Extract
1.3 lb. (590 g) dextrin malt
1 lb. (454 g) 40L crystal malt
0.4 lb. (181 g) 350L chocolate malt
0.5 lb. (227 g) corn sugar @ 0 min
Steep the dextrin malt, crystal malt, chocolate malt, and mash hops in a grain bag at 154°F (68°C) for 30 minutes in 1.5 gallons (5.7 liters) water. Remove the grains and mash hops and fully dissolve the malt extracts in the hot wort. Adjust kettle volume to 6.5 gallons (25 liters) with reverse osmosis water. Proceed with the boil and follow the remaining recipe as above.


 

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