33% Off Mangrove Jack’s Cider Kits! + Free Ship Eligible

Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting Mangrove Jack’s Hard Cider Kits by a whopping 33%.
These kits are easy to make and enjoy and make a large 6 gallon batch.
Stacks With Free Shipping: Adventures in Homebrewing is offering free shipping on most orders of $99 or more to addresses in the contiguous US.
Need a Filler to get to $99? Sale Items – sorted low to high AND sorted most popular first, Yeast, Cleaning/Sanitizing Supplies, Clearance Items

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

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MaltMuncher THREE Roller Grain Mill – on sale for $159.99, BEATS 2018 Deal

Malt Muncher 3 Roller Grain Mill via MoreBeer

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

Mill your own grains on brew day for increased freshness and higher efficiency!
Adjustable gap setting allows you to fine tune your preferred crush level and adapt to the kernel size of different malts
12 TPI knurl to efficiently pull grain through rollers while leaving hull intact to form an excellent filter bed for sparging
3 roller mills are more effective at cracking the husk of the grain and offer better crushing performance in a single pass
Included crank handle can be detached to power the driven roller with an electric drill or motor

Mill your own grains for ultimate freshness with the MaltMuncher three roller grain mill. Includes a 12 lb hopper, adjustable rollers, and hand crank. The handle can be removed to use the mill with a drill. The MaltMuncher is backed by a one year warranty and is built to last with rollers made from cold rolled steel. The body and hopper is made from 6061 grade aluminum. The optional PPE base board is much stronger than comparable particle board or plywood bases and makes for a secure platform to set on a bucket.

Do you love to make your own equipment? Make an amazing motorized mill with the optional MaltMuncher high torque motor designed to work with the Maltmuncher 3 roller grain mills.

Features:

Comes with 12 lb hopper and crank handle
Great for use with a power drill
Cold rolled steel rollers sized at 5″ long by 1.25″ diameter
Adjustable rollers at both ends to move the gap from 0″ – 0.063″
If motorized we recommend 200 rpm
12 TPI knurl to effectively pull grain through the rollers while still leaving the hulls intact to later form an excellent filter during the sparge
12 mm crank shaft

Kegland Part Number: KL03261

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

Malt Muncher 3 Roller Grain Mill MILL710

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this BEATS a deal of the day that was offered in November of 2018. At that time it was offered for $164.99. The lowest historical price I have recorded for this mill was $119.99 back in May of 2019.

Accessories: PPE Base and MaltMuncher high torque motor

My Brewing Spreadsheet

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Inline Beer Filter – on sale for $12.04 + free prime ship

Inline Beer Filter

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REMOVES SEDIMENT: Improves the taste and clarity of your beer by filtering trub, krausen, hops, and proteins.
SAVES TIME AND BEER: Pays for itself in a few batches, get more beer out of each batch, easier and quicker than cold crashing or additives.
HIGH QUALITY PLASTIC : Made of high quality material, rugged and for repeated use, the maximum operating temperature is 150.
NO PUMP REQUIRED: Easy to use and clean, gravity fed using your racking siphon, no need to pressurize or pump, fewer parts to clean, fits 3/8in inner diameter siphon tubing (standard size).
USE FOR: Perfect for large batches and dry hopped beers. Include 1/2in(5mm) hose barb.

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5/11 11 AM Central: This is on sale for $12.04. 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

Brewing Beer Filter, Beer Inline Filter Strainer for Home Brewing 150 100 Mesh Water and Beer Filtering for Large Batches Dry Hopped Beers – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Beer Inline Filter Improves the Taste and Clarity of Your Beer for Home Brewing 150 Micron 100 Mesh Water and Beer Filtering

Inline beer filter Improves the taste and clarity of your beer by filtering trub, krausen, hops, and proteins.
Beer filter saves time and beer, pays for itself in a few batches, get more beer out of each batch, easier and quicker than cold crashing or additives.
Inline fine filter beer mades of high quality material, rugged and durable for repeated use, the maximum operating temperature is 150℉.
Inline beer filter homebrew is easy to use and clean, gravity fed using your racking siphon, no need to pressurize or pump, fewer parts to clean, fits 3/8in inner diameter siphon tubing (standard size).
Inline water filter perfect for large batches and dry hopped beers. Include 2 hose barbs, 0.47in(12mm) hose barb.

$15.45

Bouncer Pro - Inline Filter for Professional Brewers

Inline Beer Filter for Professional Brewers
Filters out dry hops, fruit, yeast, etc during tank-ro-tank transfers or kegging to produce better tasting and clearer beer
Multiple units can be easily used in series (coarse then fine screens) or parallel (for faster flow rates)
Very easy to clean compared to frame and plate filters
Doubles as an infuser

$124.95 -$5 $119.95

BouncerMD inline beer filter (Mac Daddy)

the Bouncer's big brother, with more filter area and a higher flow rate - use on your big hoppy batches
improves the taste and clarity of your beer by filtering trub, krausen, hops, and proteins
built to last, use it over and over, custom molded from high quality nylon and T304 stainless steel in the USA, use up to 150F
easy to use and clean, gravity fed using your racking siphon, no need to pressurize or pump, fewer parts to clean and sanitize, fits 3/8" inner diameter siphon tubing (standard size)
doubles as a mini-Randall, simply attach to a growler filler and add fresh flavors into the glass, try citrus peels for a lighter beer, or cracked coffee for a stout

$40.95

Bouncer inline beer filter (Classic)

improves the taste and clarity of your beer by filtering trub, krausen, hops, and proteins
built to last, use it over and over, custom molded from high quality thermoplastic and T304 stainless steel in the USA, use up to 150F
saves time and beer, pays for itself in a few batches, get more beer out of each batch, easier and quicker than cold crashing or additives
easy to use and clean, gravity fed using your racking siphon, no need to pressurize or pump, fewer parts to clean and sanitize, fits 3/8" inner diameter siphon tubing (standard size)

$28.95

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AmazonFresh Donut Cafe Whole Bean Coffee – $5.11 + free prime ship

5/11 11 AM Central: This is selling for just $5.11 (one time purchase price). 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

AmazonFresh Donut Cafe Whole Bean Coffee, Medium Roast, 12 Ounce – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Coffee on Homebrew Finds? Coffee is a fermented beverage (the beans are fermented after harvesting) that is often home brewed. Many homebrew shops also sell green coffee beans, coffee roasting and coffee brewing supplies – examples – MoreBeer & William’s Brewing. Homebrew style kegs can also been used for making and serving cold brew and nitrogen coffee. Your home brewed coffee can also be used in your homebrewed beers.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee - Founder's Blend Bag with Flavor Notes of Vanilla and Cocoa Powder, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Whole Beans, Colombia Los Picos, 12 oz

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Ground Coffee - Hair Bender 12 Ounce Bag, Flavor Notes of Citrus and Dark Chocolate

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Whole Beans, Indonesia Sumatra, 12 oz

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Whole Bean, Trapper Creek Decaf, Whole Bean Trapper Creek Decaf, 12 Oz

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Whole Beans, Guatemala El Injerto Bourbon, DIRECT TRADE, 12oz

Stumptown Coffee, Hair Bender, 12 oz

STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS Holler Mountain Coffee

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Ferroday 4 Way CO2 Manifold – Serve Multiple Kegs – $24.98, $6.25 per trunk

4 Way CO2 Manifold

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[Efficient Utilization of CO2]: Four way gas manifold can easily running 4 lines from one CO2 source to split the gas supply and meanwhile achieving more efficient use of CO2 easily. Inlet & Outlet are all 5/16" barbed fittings fit for most home brew gas tubes.
[Well Made Commercial Standard]: Machined from a single piece of solid aluminum, high-impact metal, cast brass and stainless steel, and anti-rust chrome plated every stem. Aluminum is lighter than normal steel but still high durability and high impact resistance, great for both home use and commercial use.
[Independent Shut Off & Built-in Check Valve]: Each line has its own built-in check valve, all checked after assembly, no failures, no back flow. Each line has its own shut off valve for independent flow control, use this four port manifold to control multiple lines easily.
[Pre-examination & Easy Installation]: Water tested after assembly ensures no air leaks. Every unit has been internally cleaned before assembly for better air distribution. Preformed mounting holes on the distributor allow you to secure the manifold on walls or kegs easily in few minutes.
[Add to Cart with No Regret]: FERRODAY 4 way gas manifold is ideal for home brewers, bars owners and breweries to easily split gas for beverage dispensing and forced carbonation. We are committed to offer you with high quality product and life time customer service.

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Use to pressurize multiple kegs off one co2 regulator. Check valves stop beer or other liquids from back feeding into other lines or your regulator.

5/11 10:30 AM Central: This is selling for just $24.98. 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

FERRODAY 4 Way Gas Manifold 5/16″ Barbed Integrated Check Valves CO2 Distributor Independent Shut Off CO2 Manifold Gas Distributor for Home Brew Beer Brew – 1 Gas Manifold + 5 Hose Clamps – 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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3 x Safale s-04 English Yeast

3 Pack of Fermentis Safale S-04. English Ale Yeast Strain.

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Ideal for a wide variety of styles of American and European origin
Settles quickly to form a compact sediment layer resulting in brilliantly Clear beer
A fast fermenting yeast that Produces complex ales with a well-rounded character
Country of origin: Canada

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Fermentis Safale S-04 Multicolor (3 ct.11.5 g Packs) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Safale S-04 (11.5 g Packs) 6 Count

Craft A Brew - Safale S-04 Dry Yeast - English Ale Dry Yeast - For English and American Ales and Hard Apple Ciders - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Making Supplies - [1 Pack]

North Mountain Supply - FT-04-3 Fermentis SafAle US-04 Beer/Ale Yeast - Pack of 3 - Fresh Yeast S-33

Fermentis S-04x3 Safale S-04 Multicolor (3 ct.11.5 g Packs)

Fermentis SafAle S-04 English Ale Yeast by Fermentis

Fermentis 42193-MB Dry Yeast - Safale S-04 (11.5 g) (Pack of 5)

10x Fermentis Safale S04 Beer Yeast British style ales 11.5g 20-30L

Fermentis FMT_FDY_S04 Safale S-04 Dry Yeast - 11.5g

Safale Ale S-04 Whitbread Strain (11.5 grams)

More Safale s-04 Offerings…

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Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer Mod – Adding a Stainless Steel CIP Spray Ball + Limited Time DEAL

Updated: 5/9/2024

I’m a big fan of the Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer. I use mine for lots of things including… kegs, carboys, Speidel Fermenters, buckets, tubing, draft lines [See: Mark II Keg & Carboy Cleaner… As a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump] and more. See: Hands on Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer for a comprehensive look at this great homebrewing tool.

A while back I became aware of a Stainless CIP Spray Ball (1/2″ size) via a reader tip. Thanks to HBF Reader Sam for the original heads up on these and HBF Reader (Let’s be friends!) Chris.for the idea to use in conjunction with the Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner!

Limited Time Deal via MoreBeer Spring Cleaning Sale!

MoreBeer is discounting select cleaning gear and supplies by 15% as part of a Spring Cleaning Sale. Included in the mix are several sizes of PBW, Craft Meister cleaning solutions and tablets, Star San, Saniclean, BTF Iodophor, IO Star Alpet D2, LLC and BLC line cleaners, gloves, cleaning brushes and scrub pads, the Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer – review and more.

Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses
Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week, Wine Kit of the Week, Hop Market (shows most popular deals first)

Use coupon code FBFSPRINGCLEAN to get the deal

Spring Cleaning Sale at MoreBeer!

This great tool is included in the mix!

Mark II Corny Keg & Carboy Washer KEG300

Find a CIP Spray Ball!

Note: The Spray Ball I used in this post has since changed specifications.

Search Amazon for “1/2″ stainless steel cip spray ball” to shop around for available options
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Brewers Hardware

CIP (Clean in Place) Spray Balls are generally used for vessels that are too large to move. Since they’re too large to move you… clean them in place. If you have a larger setup, you could incorporate these into your system or routine to help clean your vessels more easily.

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Govee Bluetooth Thermometer + Two Probes – iOS & Android… $16.79 w/40% Off Coupon

Govee Bluetooth Thermometer

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Highlighted Features

Monitor Your Grill Wirelessly: With this wireless grill meat thermometer, you can keep an eye on your grill, smoker, or oven from up to 230ft away. Spend less time waiting and more time multitasking while your food cooks to perfection.
Get Smart Alerts: Never overcook your food again. This smart Bluetooth meat thermometer will beep and send an instant notification to your phone via the Govee Home App when your food temperature is out of your preset range.
Cook Like a Pro: The Govee Home App offers USDA-recommended food temperatures for various doneness levels of meat, including turkey, lamb, beef, chicken, pork, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can grill more efficiently with this thermometer.
Reliable and Accurate: Our food grade 304 stainless steel thermometer probes have an accuracy of ±1.8°F/1°C to reliably monitor the doneness of your food (under 302℉). Please remember not to touch the temperature probes immediately after use.
Easy to Use: This Bluetooth meat thermometer has a strong magnetic back and a folding stand, making it easy to place on your grill, smoker, or oven. The large backlight screen makes it easy to read, even at night.

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Use for homebrewing, around the kitchen for BBQ-ing and more. Do you BBQ? If so, check out my BBQ site… BBQ Finds

5/11 11 AM Central: This is selling for $27.99. Apply the 40% off coupon on the product page and the price drops to $16.79 at checkout. 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

Govee Bluetooth Meat Thermometer, 230ft Range Wireless Grill Thermometer Remote Monitor with Temperature Probe Digital Grilling Thermometer with Smart Alerts for Smoker Cooking BBQ Kitchen Oven – 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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ThermoPro TP19H Waterproof, Digital Instant Read Thermometer – hombrew, bbq & more

ThermoPro Digital Instant Read Thermometer

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2.0 inches large auto-rotating backlit display: Candy thermometer has a 180° auto-rotating backlit display, making this kitchen thermometer perfect for left-hand users and allows you to use it in low light conditions
Motion sensing sleep/wake: Directly turns on and off by the probe opens or closes; instantly wakes when picked up the digital food thermometer and sleeps when set down to save battery power; up to 3000 hours with included 3A battery
IP65 Waterproof & Convenient Storage: Quickly clean the meat thermometers for grilling with probe under running water; features a magnetic back to allow for placement on any metal surface or use the hang hole for hooks
3-4 seconds ultra fast response time with highly accurate to ±0.9, instant read meat thermometer features 4.3 inches food grade stainless steel probe, suitable for measure any type of food temp with the cooking thermometer
Lock and Calibration: instant read food thermometer features lock function to lock the temperature on the display,so you can read temp away from the heat; Keep your temperature probe always accurate through calibration function

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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

ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking with Ambidextrous Backlit and Motion Sensing Kitchen Cooking Food Thermometer for BBQ Grill Smoker Oil Fry Candy Instant Read Thermometer – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Inkbird Vacuum Sealer Machine with Starter Kit, Automatic PowerVac Air Sealing Machine for Food Preservation, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes,Built-in Cutter,Easy Cleaning Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 50 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, Made in USA

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.

OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse

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What Does a Flow Control Faucet Do?

In order to properly serve a pint of beer from your kegerator you need to have a balanced system. You decide what carbonation level you’d like to serve and what temperature you want your beer to be and set a CO2 pressure based on those two factors. To pour a proper pint, well carbonated without excessive foam, you need to balance your system. Balancing offsets your set CO2 pressure with the proper amount of resistance. Not enough resistance = fast pouring and excessively foamy beers. Too much resistance = beer pours too slowly or not at all. Each component along the way provides some resistance. Typically most of the resistance comes in the form of adding more beer line. More line = more resistance. For a full rundown of this see: Step by Step Balancing Your Kegerator Draft System

What do flow control faucets do?

Flow control faucets feature a built in flow compensator that allows you to adjust the resistance your faucet is exerting. That means less tubing and potentially less foaming and wasted beer. The compensation feature also makes it easier to serve higher carbonation beers as you can set the faucet to provide resistance to offset the increased pressure needed to store and serve these beers at higher pressures. Instead of replacing your beer line with ever increasing lengths of tubing, you simply turn a knob to increase resistance.

In my opinion Intertap and Perlick are top faucet manufacturers and both have a flow control model.

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Home Brew Beer Pump with Stainless Head w/Switch- $57.99, best price + free shipping

BACOENG Stainless Steel 115 Volt Inline Home Brewing System Beer Pump, 55” Cord WITH Plug, Inlet 1/2” x Outlet 1/2” MPT

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SPECIFICATIONS: 1/2inch MPT Inlet&Outlet; 110V/60Hz; 5GPM max. flow; 10W rated power; No self-priming; Do not run dry; 4.75ft long 3-prong power cord.
FDA FOOD GRADE PUMP: Stainless steel is used in professional setups because it is a durable, food-grade metal that can withstand caustic chemicals and can be effectively sanitized.
EASY TO USE: Prime by running liquid through pump prior to turning on; The liquid travels from the bottom of the valve into the food grade transfer pump, and once device is powered on (plugged in to outlet), the propeller circulates liquid for maximum flow; Use to dispense beer, treat water, transfer hot water from your kettle to a mash tun, or recirculate mash wort and sparge and transfer to a brew kettle
MATERIAL PERFORMANCE: Wort Pump extraction medium temperature changes should be controlled within 100℃, high temperature does not exceed 120℃. Shaft bearing adopt special ceramics material which make it characterize strong resistance for abrasion and corrosion.
MAGNETIC: Fully sealed pump motor with connecting magnetic shaft and magnetic propeller; Magnetically coupled for enhanced operation

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As of this posting this is on sale for just $57.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

BACOENG Stainless Steel 115 Volt Inline Home Brewing System Beer Pump, 55” Cord WITH Plug, Inlet 1/2” x Outlet 1/2” MPT – 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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TEN x Replacement Gas Keg Dip Tubes – $15.99, $1.60 each + free shipping

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring – 10-Pack

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Highlighted Features

1/4in ID stainless steel gas dip tube for Cornelius or Firestone kegs
Fits ball or pin-lock kegs
Includes rubber O-ring
Pack of 10

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5/10 5:30 AM Central: These are selling for just $15.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring – 10-Pack – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Compare: at MoreBeer – similar, may not be identical

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Home Brew Beer Pump with Stainless Head w/Switch – $57.99, best price + free shipping

BACOENG Stainless Steel 115 Volt Inline Home Brewing System Beer Pump, 55” Cord WITH Plug, Inlet 1/2” x Outlet 1/2” MPT

More Info

Highlighted Features

SPECIFICATIONS: 1/2inch MPT Inlet&Outlet; 110V/60Hz; 5GPM max. flow; 10W rated power; No self-priming; Do not run dry; 4.75ft long 3-prong power cord.
FDA FOOD GRADE PUMP: Stainless steel is used in professional setups because it is a durable, food-grade metal that can withstand caustic chemicals and can be effectively sanitized.
EASY TO USE: Prime by running liquid through pump prior to turning on; The liquid travels from the bottom of the valve into the food grade transfer pump, and once device is powered on (plugged in to outlet), the propeller circulates liquid for maximum flow; Use to dispense beer, treat water, transfer hot water from your kettle to a mash tun, or recirculate mash wort and sparge and transfer to a brew kettle
MATERIAL PERFORMANCE: Wort Pump extraction medium temperature changes should be controlled within 100℃, high temperature does not exceed 120℃. Shaft bearing adopt special ceramics material which make it characterize strong resistance for abrasion and corrosion.
MAGNETIC: Fully sealed pump motor with connecting magnetic shaft and magnetic propeller; Magnetically coupled for enhanced operation

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The inline switch means you can turn this on and off without plugging and unplugging the pump.

Also Consider:

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40 x Jetec Scrub Pads – now… $9.59, 24 cents each

Jetec 40 Pieces Cleaning Scrub Sponge Scouring Sponge Pads Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Dishes Cleaning

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Durable material: made of polyester, which is durable and not easy to wear and tear, and it is abrasive to touch, making the dishes easier to clean; Our products are packaged using vacuum compression; After receiving them, you can open them and leave them for a period of time to achieve better using experience
Measurement: each scrub sponge measures approx. 5 mm in thickness, the size measures about 5.9 x 3.94 inches, portable size for you to carry and clean; The product is vacuum packaged; It is recommended to open and place it for a while after receiving it, as it will become fluffy
Wide applications: it is suitable for dishes, pots and pans tableware, stove, microwave oven pot, chair furniture, help you to keep cutlery and home appliances clean, convenient for you to use in daily life
Effective performance: our cleaning scrub sponge has good decontamination ability for its tough surface, which can ensure continuous use for multiple times, and it will remain clean after using
Package contents: comes with 40 pieces of cleaning scrub sponges, enough quantity can serve for you to use for a long time

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Application Idea….

Use along with Bar Keeper’s Friend to recondition your kegs! The photo above is from my post on rebuilding kegs. Here I’m using Bar Keepers Friend – Jump To: Section on Bar Keeper’s Friend – to clean a keg.

Use for cleanup on brew day and beyond

5/11 11 AM Central: These are selling for just $9.59 (one time purchase price). 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

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Blue, 40 Pieces) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Blue, 40 Pieces)

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Blue, 200 Pieces)

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Blue, 100 Pieces)

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Green, 40 Pieces)

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Green, 200 Pieces)

Jetec Scrub Pads Scouring Pads Sponge Dish Scrubber Scouring Pads Cleaning Non Scratch Pads for Kitchen Scrubbers Dishes Cleaning (Green, 100 Pieces)

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Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs + Limited Time DEAL

Updated: 5/3/2024

This post will walk you through rebuilding your homebrew keg, step by step. From de-labeling to cleaning to replacing warn out parts.

Limited Time Deal on Keg Parts

For a short time, Valuebrew is discounting bulk food grade o-rings (including custom colors),

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities. Most offerings are silicone or EPDM with one Buna-N option. Everything they carry is food grade, more info below. They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are detailed in our Keg Rebuild How-To

Save an EXTRA 15% when you spend $30 or more on select items at Valuebrew. This stacks on top of existing discounts. Includes…

Use coupon code vbdeal with an order of $30 or more to get the deal

The deal includes Valuebrew’s recently released yellow post o-rings

Valuebrew carries two color schemes to color keg posts. Doing this allows you to quickly identify keg posts. Gray and Black match standard keg QD colors. Blue and Green are meant to be remembered by “Blue for Beer” and “Green for Gas”. All options are made from FDA rated silicone. Since they work equally well on gas and liquid posts you can also mix and match to come up with your own color coding standard.

What Does Reconditioned/Rebuilt Mean?

The short answer is probably… nothing. I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

The short answer is probably… nothing. I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

The keg is untouched, but is in okay shape and holds pressure. In this case, reconditioned means… the keg works.
The keg has had been tested and had faulty parts replaced. In this case, reconditioned means, we did the minimum to get the keg working.
All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced. In this case, reconditioned means… reconditioned.
All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced and the keg has been cleaned. In this case reconditioned means reconditioned and cleaned.

Examples of Keg Conditions from MoreBeer

Used Cornelius Keg – Ball Lock 5 gal. KEG430 – these are raw kegs – no cleaning, no rebuild, sold “as is” < This is the keg offering that’s rebuilt in this post
Rebuilt Used Corny Keg – Ball Lock 5 gal. KEG420 – cleaned and checked in house. Gaskets are replaced as needed. Pressure checked and guaranteed to hold pressure.
Used Corny Keg Ball Lock 5 gal. – Pressure Tested KEG423 – these are cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and refurbished by a third party service. Pressure checked and guaranteed to hold pressure.

The takeaway is that it’s important to read descriptions when it comes to reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished kegs. The post walks through a complete rebuild process.

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Hotop 32 Blades Feeler Gauge [set mill gap] – $6.99 + free prime ship

32 Blades Steel Feeler Gauge

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Feeler gauge set: made of 65 manganese steel, each measuring feeler gauge has 32 blades thickness; Foldable feeler gauges, easy and convenient to take and store
Easy identification: dual marked metric and imperial, 0.0015 inch/ 0.04 mm to 0.035 inch/ 0.88 mm, the numbers of size are etched into feeler gauge for easy identification
Metric sizes (mm): 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.08, 0.10, 0.13, 0.15, 0.18, 0.20, 0.23, 0.25, 0.25, 0.28, 0.30, 0.33, 0.35, 0.38, 0.40, 0.43, 0.45, 0.48, 0.50, 0.53, 0.55, 0.58, 0.60, 0.63, 0.65, 0.70, 0.75, 0.80, 0.88
Inch sizes: 0.0015, 0.002, 0.0025, 0.003, 0.004, 0.005, 0.006, 0.007, 0.008, 0.009, 0.010, 0.010, 0.011, 0.012, 0.013, 0.014, 0.015, 0.016, 0.017, 0.018, 0.019, 0.020, 0.021, 0.022, 0.023, 0.024, 0.025, 0.026, 0.028, 0.030, 0.032, 0.035
Warm notice: there is some anti-rust oil on the stainless steel feeler gauge to prevent it from rusty, please don’t worry about that

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Possible homebrew related application: Use to help you set the gap on your adjustable grain mill

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Stainless Steel Feeler Gauge Dual Marked Metric and Imperial Gap Measuring Tool (0.04-0.88 mm, 32 Blades) – 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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How Long Does Star San Last?

Updated: 5/9/2-24

Star San is my sanitizer of choice. It’s food safe and no rinse. Required contact time is five mintues. It has worked very well for me for quite some time and I’m convinced that it’s one of the most economical solutions available if you use the spray bottle method. See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

How Long Does Star San Last?

With regards to mixed Star San Solution: The official answer is probably… you should mix a fresh batch each time you use it. To really test the effectiveness, you need to titrate the solution and test the PPM.

Practically speaking, many homebrewers use and re-use Star San. If you’re going to do that, the solution should be relatively clear and the mixture should have a pH of under 3.5. Previously the recommendation I received from Five Star Chemicals was that the solution should by crystal clear, however, for bottles of Star San not older than 1 year (check the manufacture date on the bottle, the first two digits are the year it was manufactured) crystal clarity isn’t necessarily a requirement.

More! Star San’s Shelf Life, Age & pH

Hands on Review: VineCo Wine Kits

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!

VineCo Wine Making Kits

First and foremost, it should be known that I am a homebrewer and what follows detail my nascent experience as a hobbyist winemaker. The way I entered the world of homebrewing was by means of a boxed kit (I think it was a Brewer’s Best kit) and a starter equipment kit. Therefore, it felt familiar to me to do the same for this foray into winemaking. Knowing that the box would hopefully contain nearly everything I needed to turn out a tasty beverage (aside from adding my own water and some wine bottles) provided comfort and allayed some concerns I had about being a first-time winemaker.

The VineCo Series wine making kits are available from MoreBeer and come in a myriad of varieties and categories including basic fruited wines (almost in the style of a wine cooler) to premium ones presumably designed for the more refined palate. What’s more, they also tailor them to country or region-specific wines like a Washington Riesling or an Australian Shiraz. My partner and I are fans of red wines and for that reason the California Cabernet Merlot and the Italian Amarone appealed to me. The Amarone style is offered in two different categories from VineCo, the Signature and the Estate. The Signature kit is a little pricier but comes with grape skins, oak cubes, and bottle labels. I chose the Estate kit to keep it simple for my first experience. The California Cabernet Merlot is only offered in the Estate line so that choice was easier.

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TDS Meter [check your brewing water & double check your filter] – on sale for $6.74 + free prime ship

TDS Meter

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TDS METER DIGITAL TESTER – The handheld TDS meter digital water tester allows you to accurately measure the Total Dissolved Solids in water. Ideal for portability, you can carry this TDS tester conveniently.
IDEAL FOR TESTING WATER QUALITY – Test the water quality from multiple sources. Use this TDS meter for RO/RODI system drinking water, aquariums, hydroponics, and more.
PROVIDES HIGHLY ACCURATE READINGS – This TDS water quality tester provides highly accurate readings. Its hold function saves measurement for convenient readings and recording.
1000 HOURS OF USAGE – The battery of this TDS measure test pen provides approximately 1000 hours of usage. An auto-off function saves battery life by turning off automatically after 5 minutes of non-usage.
EASY TO READ DISPLAY – A large, easy-to-read LCD screen display on this TDS water testing meter makes it easy to see results. Its power source is 2 x 1.5V included button cell batteries (LR44 size).

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TDS meters are handy for checking your RO filter or for checking purchased distilled or RO water. Some water processors add minerals back for flavor. A TDS meter will allow you to make sure you’re getting what you want.

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AquaticLife TDS Meter Digital Water Quality Tester for RO-RODI System Drinking Water, Aquariums, Hydroponics, 0-999 ppm Measuring Range, 1 ppm Increments, 2% Readout Accuracy – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:

Water by John Palmer and Colin Kaminski
Water Filter Reviews
Need a scale for weighing water salts? See – Hands On Review: American Weigh AWS-100 – 100g x 0.01g Digital Scale
Special Beer Making Ingredients at MoreBeer – includes water salts

Series Digital Pocket Weight Scale, Stainless-Steel Backlit LCD 100g x 0.01g, (Black), AWS-100-Black - AMERICAN WEIGH SCALES

AWS AWS-100 Digital Pocket Scale

Gram Scale, Mini Scale Digital Pocket Scale,200g x 0.01g,Digital Grams Scale, Food Scale, Jewelry Scale Black, Kitchen Scale With100g Calibration Weight

iSpring TDS 3-Button Digital Water Quality Test Meter with Temperature Test Function

Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers (Brewing Elements)

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TDS meters can are helpful for brewing if you’re using a RO filter or if you purchase RO (reverse osmosis) or DI (distilled) water for brewing. If you’re using and RO filter a TDS meter tells you how effective your filter is and can help you know if your filters need to be replaced. If you buy water, a TDS meter can let you know what you’re getting as some water processors add minerals back for flavor. A TDS meter will allow you to make sure you’re getting what you want.

RO and DI water can be built up to reflect the exact water profile you’re looking for. See: Water by John Palmer and Colin Kaminski

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TWO x 1/2″ MPT to 1/5″ Tri-Clamp Ferrule – Convert Your Gear to Tri-Clamps… $13.69, $6.85 each

NPT to Tri-Clamp Fittings

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Product Type —— Tri-Clamp xMale NPT Adapter(Thread:1/2"Male NPT，Ferrule OD: 50.5mm)
Product Material —— 304 stainless steel strength and resistance to corrosion.
Special Feature —— Two fittings are clamped together with a high temp silicone gasket in between
Suitable Size —— Suitable for 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary.
Application range —— Used for food, beverage, and dairy applications.

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TAISHER 2PCS 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 1/2″ NPT Male Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting Home Brew Connector (Ferrule OD 50.5mm) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp! Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

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