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Bay Area, California: Beverage Grade CO2 Tank Exchange

san francisco oakland co2 tank exchange


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For easy identification of local finds, the name of the locale will be included in the title of the post. Generally, no more than one local find will be published each day.

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  • William’s Brewing is offering economical CO2 tank exchange in the Bay Area.
  • Order online and pickup/exchange at their San Leandro location.
  • This is BEVERAGE grade CO2.
  • Order online to reserve yours and pickup in store.

C02 Cylinder Exchange

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Beer Brewing Schematic T-Shirt – from $9.99

Beer Brewing Schematic T-Shirt by Ann Arbor Shirt Company


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

  • 100% combed ringspun cotton
  • MICHIGAN ARTISTS & PRINTERS | this design was drawn and screen printed (silk screened) with pride by our skilled illustrators and printers in Ann Arbor. If you’re ever in the area, stop by for a free tour and see how we make your apparel! Tagless tag is printed on fabric inside collar, you can’t feel it.
  • SOFT FABRICS | Our shirts are a ringspun, 30/1 fine jersey knit on 100% USA-grown cotton. If you don’t speak t-shirt geek, that means they are soft and smooth with a high thread-count, tight knit made out of fuzzy plants grown by American farmers. These are mid-weight shirts – a bit lighter than your mass-market, thick gym class t-shirts, but substantial / not see-through. It’s a nice balance between comfort and durability
  • TOP QUALITY INKS & EQUIPMENT | We use QCM screen printing inks, manufactured in Pineville, North Carolina. These are high quality inks – vibrant and durable, and highly crack resistant. Some of our designs are intentionally faded or cracked (see product photos), but our inks always “do what they are told” by our printers. We use top of the line printing presses and ovens (to properly cure inks) made by M&R in Roselle, Illinois

Multiple sizes are available. Check the product page current price and availability.

9/20 11:30 PM Central: As of this posting prices for this t-shirt start out at $9.99. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Beer Brewing Schematic | Home Brewer, Homebrew Production Chart Unisex T-Shirt

Save on Hops via MoreBeer’s Hop Bundles! + STACKING 15% Off Coupon

MoreBeer is offering a variety of hop bundles. Hop Bundles allow you to save on hops.

Each bundle comes with six different individually packaged hops in them that are geared towards a specific style, region and or variety. Whether you are looking to try some new hop varieties or simply stock up, our hop bundles offer a great way to get a large selection of hops at a discounted price.

Choose from “C” Hops, German Hops, New Zealand Hops and IPA/Pale Ale Hops.  Choose from 2 oz and 8 oz sizes.  Each size and theme come with 6 total varieties of hops.  2 oz selections get you a total of 12 ounces while 8 ounce selections get you a whopping 3 lbs of hops

Hops also ship for free as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Promo. Spend $59 or more and your order ships free to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

Full Hop Selection | Hop Bundles at MoreBeer

Stacking Deal!

MoreBeer is discounting all hops sitewide by 15% when you use coupon code FBFHOPHARVEST. Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Hop Super Sale at MoreBeer! – remember promo code FBFHOPHARVEST

MORE Stacking Deals!

This coupon stacks with these sales making for same outstanding deals…

MORE MoreBeer Deals!…

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SEVEN Kegerator Upgrades to Consider + Limited Time FREEBIE

kegerator upgrades

If you’re looking to upgrade your kegerator, here are seven ideas to consider along with applicable hands on reviews and resources.


Limited Time Freebie…

  • Place an order with a subtotal of $99 or more and enter web coupon code P46 at checkout and you’ll get a free William’s Brewing Hat. Normally $29.99.
  • No need to add the hat to your cart.  Just use the coupon code and it will be automatically added at checkout.

William’s Brewing Hat – remember coupon code P46

Now is a great time to upgrade your kegerator!…


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Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter… $2.99 + Related Reviews & Projects

Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter

Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter via William’s Brewing

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

Make a ball lock keg out out of PET plastic bottles. Great for taking beer to a party or making your own mini keg system with a 2 liter soda bottle.

This tee piece enables you to attach both a liquid and gas ball lock disconnect to the bottle at the same time so you can essencially use a common PET bottle as a keg. Very handy with a two liter soda bottle, as you can get a short length of ¼” interior diameter silicone tubing, attach it to the top Carbonation Cap (not included), fill with beer, and put in the refrigerator, either upright or sideways.

Or if you have Nukatap or Intertap faucets on your draft system, make a draft system cleaner – fill a soda bottle with beer line cleaner, attach an optional ball lock adapter to the end of your Intertap/Nukatap Faucet, and open the faucet to force cleanser into your draft beer system and down the lines.

Note: This is for the tee piece only. You need a soda bottle with standard PCO 1881 thread, 2 item C35 Carbonation Caps, and some ¼” interior diameter tubing to complete your soda bottle keg conversion.


 

This tee in conjunction with compatible carbonation caps can convert PET bottles into mini kegs or for use flushing or cleaning draft lines.

Related Reviews: Hands on Review: Kegland 2.5 Liter Growlers | Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Kit &… Party Pump

A great deal!

Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter

Related: Molded Carbonation & Cleaning Cap

Related: Use it as Part of a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup

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Rebuild Kit for Perlick 525 Faucets – Replacement O-Rings… $3.95 + free shipping

Perlick 525SS Stainless Steel Beer Faucet Keg TapPictured: Perlick 525SS Stainless Steel Beer Faucet

Perlick 525 faucets are great!  I had four of these for many years.  They have been replaced by newer models like the Perlick 630SS. Other options include Nukatap and Intertap faucets.

O-Ring Set for Perlick 525 Series FaucetIf you’re a Perlick 525 faucet owner and are looking to get your faucet back in top shape and replacement o-ring set is available.

9/16 3 PM Central: The o-ring repair kit is selling for just $3.95. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

O-Ring Set for Perlick 525 Series Faucet

If you need additional parts, Keg Connection has a handy diagram along with options to order repair parts. Perlick 525 Parts

intertap faucet review

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A Pin Lock Carbonation Cap?

pin lock carbonation capPictured: Carbonation and Line Cleaning Ball Lock Cap – via MoreBeer

Carbonation Caps fit on 1L and 2L size PET Bottles and allow you to pressurize a PET bottle for transporting or preserving the carbonation level of your homebrew (Squeeze out the air in the headspace first to minimize oxygen pickup).  You can also use them to quickly carbonate homebrew and fine tune carbonation levels (maybe for competition entry) and… more.

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Finding Bulk Malt Deals on Amazon

Rahr Standard 2-Row 10 lb

Offerings and prices can vary wildly on malt via Amazon, but it’s worth a look when it comes time to buy grain. Periodically some great deals have appeared.

Look at Total Cost

Price per lb delivered to your door is the most important thing when it comes to value. Biting on a low cost sack of grain with high shipping is equally as bad as biting on a high cost sack of grain with free shipping. Compare total cost. If free or flat rate shipping is an option always makes sure to put together an order that qualifies for discounted shipping.


Searches to Help Find Malt Deals on Amazon:

  • This link searches for “malt” within the Homebrewing & Wine Making category and limits results to Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller
  • This link searches for “rahr malt” within the Homebrewing & Wine Making category and limits results to Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller
  • This link searches for “weyermann malt” within the Homebrewing & Wine Making category and limits results to Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller
  • This link searches for “simpsons malt” within the Homebrewing & Wine Making category and limits results to Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller
  • This link searches for “crisp malt” within the Homebrewing & Wine Making category and limits results to Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller
  • Search 50 lb malt
  • Search 55 lb malt
  • Search sack malt

Prices on malt do really seem to vary.  I’ve seen some great deals.  If you find a particular offering that’s a great deal, let us know by using our Submit a Tip form so that we can spread the word

More Homebrew Stuff… This link shows the entire Home Brewing & Wine Making category with filters for Prime eligible and Amazon as the seller

deals on sacks of malt

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

Save on Bootleg Biology Yeast!

bootleg biology yeast

We hand-selected 12 of their strains to showcase the diversity of what they offer. These were propagated special for our first order to make sure you receive the freshest yeast possible. From crispy lagers and juicy IPAs to complex mixed fermentations, Bootleg has a culture for every brew. Using Bootleg cultures ensures your beer stands out while still delivering familiar, predictable results.


Bootleg Biology Yeast! – use coupon code HARVEST15

Complete Sale Details: 15% Off at Adventures in Homebrewing!

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More: Recent AIH Finds

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Rare Deal On… Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer! + Hands on Review

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer via Adventures in Homebrewing

More Info

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

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer

The Cannular is a manual can seamer that is easy to use, reliable, and beautifully simple.

Whether you’re a brewery looking to offer canned beer to go or a homebrewer wanting to keep your creations fresh and fully protected from light, the Cannular is the answer. This bench top unit is one of the most compact and easy to use can seamers you’ll find. The Cannular only requires one person to operate, and each can takes roughly 5 seconds to seam. With a two-person team, one filling and one seaming, the Cannular becomes a suitable option for nano breweries doing small canning production runs.

The Cannular’s table spacer is specifically designed to work with 500ml (16.9 oz) Can Fresh aluminum cans (19-CAN150 or Check the Options Above). 330ml (11.2 oz) Can Fresh cans are also available (19-CAN133 or Check the Options Above), but you will need the correct table spacer to use them with the seamer (19-CAN103 or Check the Options Above). We have tested standard 202 cans and have been able to achieve good seals with proper adjustments. It is necessary to adjust the table height to ensure you have the appropriate amount of pressure applied when the can lift is raised.

Operation:
The beauty of the Cannular lies in how truly simple it is to operate. With only three points of operation, it only takes a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the machine. The seaming process is as follows:

Place lid atop the can and place the can on the table spacer
Turn the platform lever clockwise to raise the can to the seamer
Press the button to turn the machine on and begin spinning the can
Push the seaming lever away from you and hold for 1-2 seconds
Pull the seaming lever towards you and hold for 1-2 seconds
Press the button to turn off the machine and stop spinning the can
Turn the platform lever counterclockwise to lower the can
That’s all there is to it!

Construction:
The Cannular was designed to be compact, durable, and safe to operate in a wet environment. The platform assembly is made from 304 grade stainless steel, so no matter how messy your canning gets, there’s no need to worry about rusting or degradation. The body of the unit is made from hammered sheet metal and fastened together with stainless steel screws. Rubber feet help keep the unit from slipping and sliding while in use. In addition, the Cannular features built-in brackets near the feet so you have the option to mount the machine to your counter or bench-top. The Cannular runs off of 24V DC power via the Anderson socket located on the back. This lower voltage was chosen specifically to make the unit as safe to use in a wet environment as possible.

Power:
As noted above, the Cannular comes with a 24V DC Anderson socket located on the back of the unit. It does not, however, include a cord and plug. When purchasing the unit, you have the option of pairing it with either a power supply with 110V plug (19-CAN101 or Check the Options Above), or with a 6 ft. long cord with Anderson plug and alligator clips (19-CAN102 or Check the Options Above). The power supply is straight forward, and allows you to plug the unit into a standard 110V power socket. The alligator clips give you the option to power the unit from a battery, and can even be used with an 18V cordless power drill battery. This is certainly the most affordable option for powering the Cannular, and we’ve found that upwards of 200 cans can be seamed on a single battery charge.

Why Cans?
So why can when you can bottle? There’s no doubt that canning has become a more and more popular format for packaging beer among craft breweries over the last several years, and with good reason. Aluminum cans aren’t just more environmentally friendly than bottles, since cans require less energy to transport and recycle, they’re also much better at protecting the quality of the beer. Whereas bottles allow in light, which leads to skunking, aluminum cans offer 100% protection from UV.

Specifications:
Power: 250W
Rated Speed: 3300 RPM
Gearbox Ratio: 9.8 : 1
Dimensions: 14″ L x 9″ W x 19.5″ H
Weight: 40 lbs

The table spacer included with the Cannular is specifically designed to use Can Fresh 500ml aluminum cans, which are 167.8mm tall and 52.4mm in diameter. To use the Cannular with 11oz cans, you will need a Cannular Table Spacer for 330ml/11.1 oz. Cans.

When you receive your Cannular, the rollers have been set and tested at the factory. They should not need adjustment for 100,000 cans. The table, however, comes unadjusted and getting it set up correctly is very important to getting a proper seal. Cannular’s test show that a .4mm (.015″) actual overlap is all that is needed to seal to 90 PSI. The proper table tension takes a little practice and expect to waste a few cans getting it dialed in. Once you learn the proper tension re-adjusting it is very quick and easy. You want the tension to be tight but not so tight as to dent the can. Use cans at your fill height with water for proper tension adjustment.


 

  • Deals on Cannular are Rare. 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.

Learn More! Hands on Review: Kegland Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer – Homebrew Canner

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer

Deal… Get About $27.50 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.
  • This is a great chance to get a de facto discount on items that are typically not discounted like Cannular
  • Note: In order to earn rewards points, you must log in to your AIH account.

Rewards! <<< Important, go to this page to double check that 5x rewards points are still being offered.

Hands on Review: Kegland Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer – Can Your Homebrew!

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SEVEN Kegerator Upgrades to Consider + Limited Time FREEBIE

kegerator upgrades

If you’re looking to upgrade your kegerator, here are seven ideas to consider along with applicable hands on reviews and resources.


Limited Time Freebie…

  • Place an order with a subtotal of $99 or more and enter web coupon code FREECAN at checkout and you’ll get a free set of can style beer glasses from William’s Brewing.
  • No need to add the glasses to your cart.  Just use the coupon code and they will be automatically added at checkout.

William’s Nucleated Beer Can Glass – remember coupon code FREECAN

Now is a great time to upgrade your kegerator!…


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SEVEN Kegerator Upgrades to Consider + Save 15%!

kegerator upgrades

If you’re looking to upgrade your kegerator, here are seven ideas to consider along with applicable hands on reviews and resources.


Save 15% On DuoTight!

  • DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing.  Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
  • Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
  • Check out my extensive Hands on Review
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

William’s Brewing is discounting DuoTights by 15%. Applies to all options.

No coupon code is required, add to cart to see discounted prices

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

Several of these upgrades are DuoTight related and qualify for the deal. I’ve added an asterisk to qualify upgrades.


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Zymurgy Live for AHA Members! + FREE Book + $5 Off When You Join ore Renew AHA Membership

zymurgy live

The benefits of AHA membership are numerous and valuable. If you’re not a member of the American Homebrewer’s Association, I think you should consider joining.

One of the many benefits is being able to take part in Zymurgy Live events. This is your chance to interact with industry experts and talk about brewing!

This is a members only benefit. Here are stacking deals to help you get up to date on your membership.


Watch Live AND Watch ALL past events

If you can’t make it live, you can re-watch the event AND… as a member you can watch ALL previous events!

STACKING Deals on AHA Membership!

Get $5 Off…

Get $5 off AHA memberships when you use coupon code HBF. Applies to new and renewed memberships and print or digital.

This makes print membership $44 and digital membership $38 which matches the discounted gift cards above.

$5 Off AHA Membership! – remember promo code HBF

AND FREE Book…

The AHA is giving away a free book when you join or renew.  No coupon code is needed for this promo, you will receive a coupon code within 24 to 48 hours. Note that you will need to pay shipping.

Fine Print from the AHA…

Within 24-48 hours of purchasing a digital or print one-year membership, you will be emailed a code redeemable for one book on BrewersPublications. priced at $24.95 or less. Purchasers will be responsible for shipping. The redemption code does not have a cash value, cannot be combined with other offers, and must be redeemed for one book on BrewersPublications.com by December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

This stacks with coupon above

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Ends Today: Free Brewer’s Edge Cleanser w/William’s Brewing Order + Huge List of Application Ideas

Brewer's Edge® Oxygen Cleanser

  • Place an order with a subtotal of $60 or more and enter web coupon code A26 at checkout and you’ll get free Brewer’s Edge Oxygen Cleanser.
  • No need to add the cleanser to your cart.  Just use the coupon code and it will be automatically added at checkout.

Brewer’s Edge® Oxygen Cleanser – use coupon code instant to get a free thermometer with a $69.99 or more order, remember code A26

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SEVEN Kegerator Upgrades to Consider + Get a Freebie

kegerator upgrades

If you’re looking to upgrade your kegerator, here are seven ideas to consider along with applicable hands on reviews and resources.


Limited Time Deal, Get a Freebie!

Brewer's Edge® Oxygen Cleanser

  • Place an order with a subtotal of $60 or more and enter web coupon code A26 at checkout and you’ll get free Brewer’s Edge Oxygen Cleanser.
  • No need to add the cleanser to your cart.  Just use the coupon code and it will be automatically added at checkout.

Brewer’s Edge® Oxygen Cleanser – use coupon code instant to get a free thermometer with a $69.99 or more order, remember code A26

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Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment - Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes - Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons

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Highlighted Features
  • Food grade safe stainless steel - only use stainless steel for food or drink
  • Easily attaches to standard drills for quick mixing
  • Multi use mixer for brewing, wine, batter, coffee, beer, potatoes, etc.
  • Can also be used for paint, cement, mortar and other home improvement tasks
  • Lifetime Warranty - We guarantee our food mixer drill attachment tool for life

From HBF: 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.

 

I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). The thing I haven’t found until now is a stainless steel food grade model.  Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications.

Edward Tools Stainless Steel Food Grade Mixer Drill Attachment – Safe for Bulk Brewing, Batter, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Mashed Potatoes – Food Safe for Mixing in 1 to 5 gallons – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

33% Off Mangrove Jack’s Cider Kits!

An easy way to qualify for free shipping is to buy three kits

Mangrove Jack’s Cider Kits

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Get Them While You Can… Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

These kegs hold pressure and work fine, but have some more significant dents. They may have a broken handle or loose rubber top or bottom or an excessive amount of labels. These are refurbished ball lock Pepsi Style kegs with all new orings and a manual pull-ring relief valve. Photo shows example kegs, but are priced each.

As of this posting these are on sale for $42.95. Check site for current price & availability.

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com | All Sale Items

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