Category Archives: Hydrometers

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

EasyDens by Anton Paar - Smart Hydrometer - Digital Density Meter – Extract Content, Sugar Content and Alcohol Content - Plato, Specific Gravity (SG), BABO, Baumé, Brix, g/L, KMW, Oechsle, ABV, Proof

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • EasyDens is a smart digital density and gravity meter
  • EasyDens for Beer: Specific Gravity (SG), °Plato, Est. % ABV
  • EasyDens for Wine: °Brix, °Baumé, °Babo, °KMW, Sugar concentration (g/L)
  • EasyDens for Spirits: ABV (% v/v), ABW (% w/w), Proof UK, Proof US
  • Free mobile app for iOS & Android included
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EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer – Digital Density Meter – Extract Content, Sugar Content and Alcohol Content – Plato, Specific Gravity (SG), BABO, Baumé, Brix, g/L, KMW, Oechsle, ABV, 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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Where to Find RAPT Pill Digital Hydrometer from Kegland?

rapt pillThe RAPT Pill allows accurate and precise, true real-time specific gravity and temperature logging and control via wifi/bluetooth integration with the RAPT fermentation chamber (KL15813), RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT.

The RAPT Pill acts as both a real-time gravity testing hydrometer and thermometer allowing instant gravity and temperature measurements and also logging from inside your fermenter during fermentation.

The RAPT Pill boasts many advantages over other wireless hydrometers and thermometers including tough design, better ergonomics, sanitary design and less susceptible to error as a result of hops, krausen or CO2 bubbles generated from fermentation.

The iSpindel is a DIY Wi-Fi enabled hydrometer.  The project originated in Germany, but an English translation is available.

This integrates directly with RAPT fermentation Chamber and can also work independently via RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT. 

Finding RAPT Pill:

Availability of RAPT Pill in the US has been scant. eBay has been the only place I’ve been able to find them.

Search eBay for RAPT Pill for additional options

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100 ml Borosilicate Cylinder

100ml Graduated Cylinder, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Single Metric Scale, Class B, Karter Scientific 213I12

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  • Capacity: 100ml
  • Graduations: 1ml, 10ml to 100ml
  • Tolerance: +/- 1ml
  • O.D. x Height: 32mm / 1.26" x 244mm / 9.61"
  • Hexagonal Base
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Use for measuring, sample collection and more. At 32mm (1.25″) OD and 244mm (9.6″) Height this is probably large enough to use with a hydrometer.

100ml Graduated Cylinder, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Single Metric Scale, Class B, Karter Scientific 213I12 (Single)  – 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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Great Prices on Dry Beer Yeast at William’s Brewing

Triple Scale Hydrometer – $8.80 + free prime ship

Triple Scale Hydrometer

Triple Scale Hydrometer

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  • Triple Scale Hydrometer
  • Reads in Three Scales
  • Specific Gravity, Brix/Balling, and Potential Alcohol
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6/15 12 AM Central: This is selling for $8.80. 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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Triple Scale Beer and Wine Hydrometer

Hydrometer - Triple Scale Hydrometer for Home Brewing - Beer and Wine

Hydrometer – This is a Triple Scale Hydrometer for Home Brewing – Beer and Wine

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  • Triple Scale Hydrometer
  • Can be used for both wine and beer
  • Allows you to keep track of your fermentation's progress
  • Triple scale hydrometer can be used for both wine and beer
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How-To: iSpindel Brew Temperature Control – Using Smart Life, IFTTT and Ubidots!

iSpindel WiFi Hydrometer - Samsung Battery *FREE WORLDWIDE delivery*

Thank to you Neil Catley for this write up!   Neil assembles iSpindel hydromters and sells them via eBay

The iSpindel is a DIY Wi-Fi enabled hydrometer.  The project originated in Germany, but an English translation is available.  See: iSpindel Documentation

Learn More about iSpindel!

Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

Compare iSpindel to TILT

Our iSpindel Review has some thoughts comparing iSpindel and TILT

iSpindel/RAPT Pill/Tilt

Pre-Built iSpindel

As mentioned previously. the iSpindel is a DIY build.  However, it seems that some people are building these and selling them on eBay.  The pictured iSpindel is one such option.

iSpindel WiFi Hydrometer << This shows all seller’s items in case this ends and is re-listed

If that offering has sold out or is otherwise, unavailable… search eBay for iSpindel

Related: Search Amazon for “Smart Life Plug”

iSpindel Brew Temperature Control – Using Smart Life, IFTTT and Ubidots

by Neil Catley

Note that these are technical, step by step directions.  Specific steps may change over time.  Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Overview

This guide will help you set-up online tools to enable fermentation temperature control using your iSpindel. I find this one of the main benefits of having the device, especially in the cold UK winters when I have a brew going in the garage

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Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

ISPINDLE REVIEW

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

iSpindel

Having the ability to precisely control fermentation temperatures was the change to my brewing setup I credit with one of the largest improvements in my finished beer quality. Being able to dial in specific temperatures for lagers, perform diacetyl rests for both ales and lagers, and cold crash a finished beer helped me to better control what was happening inside my fermenter. One of the data inputs that informed when to change the fermenter temperature was the gravity of the fermenting wort. At various times through the fermentation, I would test a sample to know where the wort was on its journey to become beer. Taking multiple samples was time consuming and it resulted in a loss, albeit a small loss, of the finished product due to the number of samples I was taking.

Enter the electronic, submersible hydrometer – a tool that can read out not only the gravity of a fermenting liquid, but also its temperature all from inside the fermenter, relieving the need to take numerous samples throughout the fermentation process. In addition, many of these devices could connect to an external source and log the data for the user to read in real-time. The brewer and technologist in me were both excited to see what one of these tools had to offer.

The iSpindel is one of a few offerings to homebrewers today in the category of an electronic, submersible hydrometer which also include the Tilt and Float products (I do have experience with the Tilt, which I will discuss later, but will focus on the iSpindel primarily in this review). All products rely on a sensor that can measure the angle of the device in order to calculate the gravity of the liquid. The iSpindel was born out of a desire to make a more cost-effective version of an electronic tilt measurement-based hydrometer, according to the creator, as the other offerings on the market are typically above the $100 mark.

I purchased my iSpindel on eBay from a seller in Canada for roughly half the price of the other devices available:

https://www.ebay.com/usr/wilbrod45

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Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

ISPINDLE 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!

iSpindel

Having the ability to precisely control fermentation temperatures was the change to my brewing setup I credit with one of the largest improvements in my finished beer quality. Being able to dial in specific temperatures for lagers, perform diacetyl rests for both ales and lagers, and cold crash a finished beer helped me to better control what was happening inside my fermenter. One of the data inputs that informed when to change the fermenter temperature was the gravity of the fermenting wort. At various times through the fermentation, I would test a sample to know where the wort was on its journey to become beer. Taking multiple samples was time consuming and it resulted in a loss, albeit a small loss, of the finished product due to the number of samples I was taking.

Enter the electronic, submersible hydrometer – a tool that can read out not only the gravity of a fermenting liquid, but also its temperature all from inside the fermenter, relieving the need to take numerous samples throughout the fermentation process. In addition, many of these devices could connect to an external source and log the data for the user to read in real-time. The brewer and technologist in me were both excited to see what one of these tools had to offer.

The iSpindel is one of a few offerings to homebrewers today in the category of an electronic, submersible hydrometer which also include the Tilt and Float products (I do have experience with the Tilt, which I will discuss later, but will focus on the iSpindel primarily in this review). All products rely on a sensor that can measure the angle of the device in order to calculate the gravity of the liquid. The iSpindel was born out of a desire to make a more cost-effective version of an electronic tilt measurement-based hydrometer, according to the creator, as the other offerings on the market are typically above the $100 mark.

I purchased my iSpindel on eBay from a seller in Canada for roughly half the price of the other devices available:

https://www.ebay.com/usr/wilbrod45

Also:

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MoreBeer FINAL GRAVITY Hydrometer – eliminate guesswork – $17.99, Limited Quantity

final gravity hydrometer

Final Gravity Hydrometer.  About, from MoreBeer:  “Take the guesswork out of measuring your final gravity.  Precisely read the finishing gravities in your homemade beer with this narrow-range, highly accurate hydrometer. The scale range is only .990-1.020, but the individual gradients are extra large making it easy to read.”

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $17.99 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.

Final Gravity Hydrometer MT315

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Where to Find RAPT Pill Digital Hydrometer from Kegland?

rapt pillThe RAPT Pill allows accurate and precise, true real-time specific gravity and temperature logging and control via wifi/bluetooth integration with the RAPT fermentation chamber (KL15813), RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT.

The RAPT Pill acts as both a real-time gravity testing hydrometer and thermometer allowing instant gravity and temperature measurements and also logging from inside your fermenter during fermentation.

The RAPT Pill boasts many advantages over other wireless hydrometers and thermometers including tough design, better ergonomics, sanitary design and less susceptible to error as a result of hops, krausen or CO2 bubbles generated from fermentation.

The iSpindel is a DIY Wi-Fi enabled hydrometer.  The project originated in Germany, but an English translation is available.

This integrates directly with RAPT fermentation Chamber and can also work independently via RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT. 

Finding RAPT Pill:

Availability of RAPT Pill in the US has been scant. eBay has been the only place I’ve been able to find them.

Search eBay for RAPT Pill for additional options

Also…

Continue reading →

Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer + Hands on Review

Tilt Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer (Red)

Digital wireless hydrometer and thermometer for smartphone or tablet by Tilt Hydrometer

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

  • Designed for home brewing.
  • Instantly check the specific gravity and temperature of your brew while it’s fermenting.
  • Don’t have to open your fermenter or take a sample for a SG or temp reading.
  • Compatible with Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt hydrometer.
  • Option to log data to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.

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

tilt review

Works with Brewfather App!  Sign up for a free trial! – check out our Hands on Review

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Blichmann Engineering Hop Blocker – on sale for $49.99

HOPBLOCKER, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Hop Block is included in the mix. It’s marked down to $49.99.

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

More Blichmann Gear Added to Great Fermentations Holiday Sale

great fermentations holiday sale

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

Blichmann Engineering Weldless BrewMometer… $14.99, Half Off

BREWMOMETER - WELDLESS, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Weldless Brewmometer is included in the mix. It’s marked down 50% to just $14.99.

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

Save on Blichmann Engineering Hop Blocker!

HOPBLOCKER, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Hop Block is included in the mix. It’s marked down to $49.99.

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

Rare Deal: Save on Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker G2! + Hands on Review

Holiday Sale:

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

Blichmann Engineering Gear Included!

  • As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.
  • This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.
  • 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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting the pictured G2 kettle is included in the mix. Quantities are limited.

https://www.homebrewfinds.com/2014/11/hands-on-blichmann-g2-boilermaker-kettle.html

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

Save on Select Blichmann Gear!

great fermentations holiday sale

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer… $108.79!

TILT BLUETOOTH DIGITAL HYDROMETER/THERMOMETER (PINK)

Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer via Great Fermentations

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

Revolutionize your understanding of fermentation conditions with the Tilt Hydrometer! This free-floating digital hydrometer allows you to continuously measure the gravity and temperature of your beer while it ferments. Simply sanitize, drop in your fermenter, download the free Tilt app, and monitor fermentation conditions on a synnced bluetooth-enabled device. Easy to use, the Tilt Hydrometer can also log data to the cloud using a free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. Each tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts between 12 and 24 months depending on usage.

Please Note: If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

FEATURES
Allows you to check specific gravity and temperature while fermenting without opening your fermenter
Consistent and easy to track
Able to send data through larger, thick-walled fermenters
Improved sensors mean optimal operating precision
Efficient battery system means continual operation for 12 to 24 months before battery needs to be changed.
SPECIFICATIONS
S.G. Range: 0.990 to 1.120
S.G. accuracy: +/- 0.0002
Thermometer accuracy: +/- 1 degree F (+/- 0.5 degree C)

 

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

This is included in the mix (Pink only) and on sale for just $108.79.  Playing with numbers in the cart, I can tell you that quantities are limited.

  • This is a rare deal!  Why??…
  • This 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.
  • Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

TILT BLUETOOTH DIGITAL HYDROMETER/THERMOMETER (PINK)

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Related: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Also at Great Fermentations: Tapcooler Counter Pressure Bottle Filler! – Hands on Review

More: Recent Great Deals

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

THREE x Triple Scale Hydrometers

3 Packs Triple Scale Hydrometer with Cleaning Cloth for Wine Beer Mead Kombucha Brewer Elite Hydrometer Alcohol Measuring Tools Brewing Supplies Distilling Equipment for Home Tester

3 Packs Triple Scale Hydrometer with Cleaning Cloth for Wine Beer Mead Kombucha Brewer Elite Hydrometer Alcohol Measuring Tools Brewing Supplies Distilling Equipment for Home Tester

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Highlighted Features
  • Reliable and Firm: these wine hydrometers are made of glass material, lightweight and firm, not easy to break or rust, stylish and clear, you can use them to measure many items as you like, providing long term service for you
  • Package Contains: the package includes 3 pieces of glass hydrometers and 3 pieces of cloths, sufficient amounts and a considerate combination can meet your brew beer demands, giving you a comfortable feeling
  • Convenient to Use and Operate: you can just place the beer brewing tool in the liquid, then make sure that it is completely suspended and not touching the sides of the test jar, after you can measure the required data easily, not make up much effort
  • Making Your Kitchen Clean: there are 3 pieces of cloths in the package, if you need to use these kombucha brewing starter kits, then you can apply our cleaning cloths to sweep tools, a good helper for your daily life
  • Various Usages: our hydrometers alcohol wine are suitable for different wines, such as alcohol liquor, moonshine, corn whiskey, beers, wines, ciders and kombucha, help you to know the percentage of alcohol, and you can enjoy the progress of making wine
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3 Packs Triple Scale Hydrometer with Cleaning Cloth for Wine Beer Mead Kombucha Brewer Elite Hydrometer Alcohol Measuring Tools Brewing Supplies Distilling Equipment for Home 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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MoreBeer Final Gravity Hydrometer – eliminate guesswork – $17,99, Limited Quantity

final gravity hydrometer

Final Gravity Hydrometer.  About, from MoreBeer:  “Take the guesswork out of measuring your final gravity.  Precisely read the finishing gravities in your homemade beer with this narrow-range, highly accurate hydrometer. The scale range is only .990-1.020, but the individual gradients are extra large making it easy to read.”

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $17.99 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.

Final Gravity Hydrometer MT315

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