Pictured: 2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Karter Scientific 213G15 – via Amazon

Yeast and Fermentation are key parts of homebrewing.  We couldn’t make beer or wine without the magic provided by our microbial friends.  This resource page pays homage to those heros and outlines some of our best reviews, tips and some key gear that’s related to fermentation.

Yeast

• William’s Brewing has some of the best everyday prices on yeast on the web – selections include Safale, Mangrove Jacks and Lallemand
• Safale S-04 (3 ct.11.5 g Packs) and Safale S-04 (3 ct.11.5 g Packs) – via Amazon
• Q & A with Dr Chris White – 27 Questions Answered
• Finding the “Conan Strain” of Yeast – Vermont IPA
• Finding Harder To Find Yeast Strains – Bootleg Biology, The Yeast Bay, East Coast Yeast & more
• Saving Dry Yeast With a Vacuum Sealer
• Yeast Supplier Landing Pages – Most suppliers carry White Labs, Wyeast and Safale, I’ve only noted what I consider unique or harder to find lines only here, this is subject to change – Adventures in Homebrewing, Austin Homebrew Supply, Brew Hardware – Omega Yeast, Brewer Dude, Keg Connection – Omega Yeast, Imperial Organic Yeast,, Great Fermentations – Mangrove Jack, Imperial Organic Yeast High Gravity Fermentation Supplies – Bootleg Biology, Alcotec, Fermfast, Label Peelers, MoreBeer – GigaYeast, Imperial Organic Yeast, William’s Brewing – Mangrove Jacks Dry Yeast,

Temperature Control

• Inkbird Itc-308 Digital Temperature Controller – via Amazon – Hands on Review
• Homebrew Fermentation Heater – via Amazon
• Hands on Review: BrewJacket Immersion Pro
• Inkbird Temperature Controller Deals and Reviews
• Chest Freezer Deals
• Homebrew Hack: Mimicking Dual Stage Temp Control with a Single Stage Controller
• Maintaining Fermentation Temps in Colder Weather
• Homebrew Temp Controller Roundup! – Kegerator and Fermentation – concepts, applications and models

Starters, Stir Plates, Stir Bars and Erlenmeyer Flasks

• MoreBeer has one of the best everyday prices I’m aware of on larger 5 Liter Erlenmeyer Flasks
• The StirStarter Yeast Stir Plate via Bell’s Brewery – I’ve used the StirStarter for years and it has worked very well for me.  This is also periodically available via eBay seller “goldenloafer” for a great price.  This search shows their items for sale.
• Propper Starter Canned Wort via MoreBeer
• This is a larger 3L capacity Magnetic Stirrer – Magnetic stirrer magnetic mixer with stir bar 3000 rpm Max Stirring Capacity: 3000ml – Also, 3L Erlenmeyer – 3000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask with Rubber Stopper, Karter Scientific 213G16
• 2000ml Narrow Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask, Karter Scientific 213G15 – via Amazon
• 2,000 ml/2L Erlenmeyer Flask with Heavy Duty Rim by American Labs – via Amazon
• SEOH Magnetic Stir Bar Plain PTFE 6 x 25mm – via Amazon
• SEOH Magnetic Stir Bar Plain PTFE 6 x 25mm Pack of 6 – via Amazon
• INTLLAB 25cm Magnetic Stir Bar Retriever, 10 inch Length, Teflon PTFE, Anti-Corrosive, Chemical Resistant – Stir Bar retriever – via Amazon
• Make Your Own Stir Plate: 3D Printed Stir Plate Magnet Mounting-Thingy
• If you use Mason Jar style jars for yeast starters and a number of water-less airlock lids are available.  Lots of styles for both regular and large mouth jars.  Try this search “mason jar airlock lid” on Amazon
• Tip: Commercial Grade Heat Resistant Glove [Minding Yeast Starters & Brew Day]

Oxygenation and Aeration

• William’s Brewing has a great selection of aeration systems, stones and filters
• Oxygenation and Aeration Page at MoreBeer
• Using a Flow Meter for Oxygenating Wort

Fermenters (and related)

• The Catalyst – via Austin Homebrew
• Fermonster Fermenters – via MoreBeer -1, 3, 6 and 7 gallon options
• German Made Speidel Fermenters – Hands On Review
• Chapman Fermenters – via William’s Brewing
• Fermentasaurus Conical Fermenter 9.25 gallon Conical Fermenter from MoreBeer
• Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Accessories at MoreBeer – Brew Bucket Fermenters in 3.5, 7 and 14 Gallon Sizes and FTSs Fermentation Temperature Systems – Hands on Review
• Anvil Brew Bucket – via Adventures in Homebrewing – 4 and 7 gallon sizes – Hands on Review
• Fermenters Tag on Homebrew Finds
• Fermentation Grommets Pack of 12. Food Grade BPA-Free White Silicone – via Amazon
• Carboy Volume Calibration Decals – via Brew Hardware
• Finding Used 5 Gallon Whiskey Barrels for Your Homebrew
• Build a Spunding Valve! – How and Why
• Recent Fermenter Deals

Fermenter (and Related) Reviews

• Hands on Review: Anvil Crucible Stainless Conical Fermentor!
• Hands on Review: BrewBuilt X1 Uni+ Conical Fermenter!
• Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter
• Hands on Review: Delta Brewing Systems Fermtank!
• Hands on Review: Torpedo 10 Gallon Ball Lock Homebrew Kegs!
• Hands on Review: Spike Conical Fermenters
• Hands on Review: Spike TC100 Temperature Control System!
• Hands on Review: Spike Brewing Flex Fermentor
• Hands on Review: Fermonster Fermentors
• Hands on Review: Anvil Bucket Fermentor!
• Hands on Review: Ss Brewtech Brew Bucket Fermenter!
• Hands on Review: Fermzilla Conical Fermenter
• Hands On Review: Chapman Brewing Equipment SteelTank Fermenter + Kettle
• Hands On Review: German Made Speidel Fermenters
• Hands On Review: More Beer 6 Gallon PET Carboy

Yeast Counting, Collection and Propagation

• Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit – via Austin Homebrew Supply
• Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, 30x115mm, Blue Cap, Skirted, No-Leak, Karter Scientific 208J2 (Pack of 50) – via Amazon
• Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, 30x115mm, Blue Cap, Skirted, No-Leak, Karter Scientific 208J2 (Pack of 50) – via Amazon, slurry storage

Brett, Bacteria, Wild Yeast and Sours

• Bacteria, Brett and Blends – most yeast houses produce homebrew bacteria offerings, these are suppliers that carry some of the more interesting lines – High Gravity Fermentation Supplies – Bootleg Biology, Omega Yeast at Brew Hardware, Keg Connection
• American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire
• Wild Brews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer’s Yeast by Jeff Sparrow
• Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition – by Phil Markowski
• Milk The Funk Wiki
• Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit – via Austin Homebrew Supply
• Consecration Homebrew Kits – via MoreBeer – these are directly from Russian River and… include a chunk of actual Consecration barrel – availability of these kits can be touch and go.

Cleaning Up and Sanitizing

• Hands On Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer
• Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer Mod – SS CIP Spray Ball
• PBW Price Comparisons and Buying Guidance
• Five Star PBW, 4 lbs – via Amazon
• Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle
• Star San- 32 oz – via Amazon

More and Misc – Books, Beer Transfer, Refractometers & Odds and Ends

• The BrewSSSiphon! – Stainless Steel Auto-siphon – Hands on Review
• Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation (Brewing Elements) by White and Zainasheff – via Amazon
• Hands on Review: Milwaukee MA871 Digital Refractometer
• Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer
• Homebrew Refractometer Deals, Discounts and Coupons
• Recent Tubing Finds

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