Are electric brew kettles worth it? In my opinion, they are definitely worth the investment! I have found that electric kettles are much more precise and easier to control than gas burners. Plus, they're just plain easier to use. I would highly recommend an electric brew kettle to any beginning or experienced brewer.
Yes, you can use tap water in your beer. In fact, most of the water used in brewing beer is tap water. However, the quality of your beer will be affected by the quality of your water. If your tap water is high in minerals or has an off-flavor, it will affect the flavor of your beer. Therefore, it is important to use good quality water when brewing beer.
Yes, you can brew beer in an aluminum kettle, but there are some things to keep in mind. Aluminum is a reactive metal, so it can cause off-flavors in your beer. It's also a soft metal, so it can scratch easily. If you do use an aluminum kettle, make sure to line it with a food-grade liner to prevent any off-flavors from leaching into your beer.
Yes, you can use your brew kettle to mash. This is called a partial mash, and is a great way to get started in all-grain brewing without a lot of extra equipment. All you need to do is heat up your brew kettle with some water, add your crushed malt, and stir to mash. Then, remove the grains and continue with your boil as usual.
4.8/5
Add this dip tube to your brew kettle to achieve maximum efficiency
1/2" Opening to 1/2" NPT Male Fitting
Fits into any 1/2" openings
Dips down approximately 1.5"
3" Extra Wide Nose 304 Stainless Steel Dip Tube
$234
I wouldn't use this for anything that needs to be hygienic because of the questionable weld quality. The extra broad tube, which is probably 5/8" in diameter, is excellent since it doesn't clog and impede flow like the 1/2" dip tubes do. One of these is in my brew kettle (which is boiled for at least an hour after each use), and the other is in my later tun (which doesn't have to be sanitary). One star less due of the poor TIG job.
4.6/5
WORKS W/ DISPOSABLE CO2: Not included - Each cartridge will pump around 128oz of beer before depleting Co2 cartridge. Screw universal threaded 16g CO2 gas cartridges (any brand) into the regulator to supply pressurized carbonation to your keg system
128oz TANK SIZE: Barrel is the same volume as traditional growlers and is laser marked at the fill level. Includes metal screw on lid for easy portable transportation and storage. Fits in your home fridge
HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL: Each of the accessories in the tap dispenser kit is constructed with S/S 304 stainless steel. Tap faucet handle is just pouring draft brew from a kegerator. Pressure release valve allows safe removal of the tap hardware
NEVER FLAT CRAFT BEER: A traditional growler will let beer go flat after the first pour. PKBRTP100 will keep beer vacuum pressured and fresh for up to 2 months. Perfect for any homebrew or craft draught beer kegging equipment enthusiast
UPGRADED ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR: Monitor the mini keg growler’s current PSI from the regulator gauge and fine tune pressure by rotating the adjustment knob to enjoy a perfect head on every beer. Add the insulator sleeve to keep beer cold
$234
First and foremost, this product is AMAZING! exceptional construction works flawlessly.Details: After opening the package, I carefully examined each component. Years ago, I had a little kegging system from a different brand that exploded in my refrigerator. What a disaster! With this one, there won't be another episode. It is constructed from premium stainless steel and premium O rings that fit together properly (additional parts are available). This is a high-end restaurant/bar system, far better than I had anticipated for use at home. No parts made of cheap plastic at all. The directions, which included color illustrations, made setup simple and uncomplicated. The instructions are printed on thick paper as well, assuring their durability. Valve control governs the CO2 delivery system. Other systems either have no room for change or are all-or-nothing. This one is, in my opinion, almost micro-adjustable. That extra control is wonderful. Even at the initial pour, there was no sputtering or foaming when I used it. With no leaks, the system maintained pressure. Two beers have been run through it by me. Additionally, cleanup was simple. The flow of the second beer was identical to that of the first.Do yourself a favor and buy this minikeg system if you are thinking about buying one. There isn't a better one out there that you can locate.
4.6/5
-10 - 100 Celsius and 0 - 220 Fahrenheit. Accuracy of +/- 1%
Great for home brewing and distilling
Sealed 3" Glass Thermometer face
Tuning and Zeroing adjustment screw on back, 1/2" NPT threaded back
Available in 2", 4", and 6" Stems. This is the shortest 2" version, generally used for tighter spaces.
$234
I learned that my other brewing thermometer was 8 degrees off thanks to this fantastic piece of equipment. It makes sense why my first 20 batches of beer were so terrible; at least, I'm hoping that's what the issue was (see what I did with hoping there..). Let's use this correctly calibrated thermometer to observe how these subsequent batches turn out.
4.3/5
Kettle (pre drilled) will come unassembled for safe shipping. Assembly takes less than 10 mins, only tool required is a wrench or strong hands :).
Brew Kettle is made from Commercial Quality Stainless Steel, Fully Polished.
All Accessories included in this set are made from high quality 304 Stainless Steel.
Lid is hangable on the side of kettle.
Full weld less construction, so you can remove and clean as needed.
$234
I think it is extremely good quality for the money and purchased it to brew batches of beer that are ten gallons. The ball valves performed as expected and did not leak, and the temperature gauge was precise. When using the provided instructions, installing the hardware was simple. There is even plumbers tape available.The pot is really robust. It is really difficult to try and bend mine back; it is just slightly out of round, barely noticeable to me but not broken or damaged in any way. This object appears to be made of high-quality steel. The handles are welded on and are substantial. Weld quality is excellent for this price range but not as good as better priced products.When I was done brewing, the wort on the inside left a sticky mess and my gas burner was covered in soot on the outside. With the exception of the bottom on the exterior, which was exposed to direct heat and had some residual black char that I expected, both came off without any issues.Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this pot and will probably purchase two more to complete my Brew system. For anyone looking to make ten gallon quantities of homebrew beer, I would highly recommend it.
4.1/5
Ideally your wort would have an oxygen level of 8 ppm (parts per million) however most brewers only achieve 2
Oxygenating your wort prior to pitching the yeast is a vital step in the brewing process that many brewers do not pay much attention to
Manufactured in United States
$234
In a glass of water, it functions as intended; we'll see how it does in wort. Do not touch the stone, always!
4/5
Carboy not included
Made of heavy, black, strong, nylon webbing
Made to safely lift and transport glass Carboys
$234
So robust and pleasant to use. I've been moving carboys by hand for a very long time, always fearful that the neck could snap or that I might lose my grip. Lifting my beers up and over can be risky because I ferment them in a chest freezer. When I put one of them on my 5-gallon carboy, it stayed put.The only drawback is that if you're making numerous batches of beer, you'll want one for each of your carboys once you have one!
3.8/5
GOLD MEDAL WINNER: FastFerment is a Gold Medal Winner at the Largest Homebrew Competition - HomebrewCon 2016 in Baltimore, MD - Other Ales Category
PROVEN & TRUSTED: The FastFerment Conical fermentation system has delighted over 60,000 customers! Amateur beer and wine makers have won multiple medals at the worlds largest home brewing and wine fermenting competitions using FastFerment conical fermenters
CONSISTENT HIGH QUALITY: The conical fermenter design eliminates sediment and exposure to oxygen while allowing for yeast harvesting. The end result is a consistent high quality batch of beer, wine, or hard cider
EASY AND EFFICIENT: FastFerment is a one-stage system which eliminates racking and transferring between buckets and carboys. Save 80% of the time and effort needed to make a batch of beer, wine or cider compared to traditional methods
FASTFERMENT FERMENTATION ACCESSORIES: Upgrade your entire home brewing kit with the entire line of FastFerment fermentation accessories. From our Fermentation jacket to our FastRack bottle drying rack, we have everything you need to home brew beer, wine, cider or kombucha
$234
I had put off posting a review until I had put through a few batches in my fermenter, but now that I have just finished my third, I feel that I can provide a solid, frank assessment for people considering purchasing.I've always used glass and plastic carboys and huge mouth bubblers for fermentation, and the outcomes were the same in both cases. I was a little afraid to test out a conical-shaped vessel because it was the only thing I hadn't used before and I was worried I wouldn't like it. I read every review in every article and forum post I could find, as well as watched every video on YouTube. Sincerity be told, I found a wide range of opinions about it, but the good reviews surpassed the bad by a wide margin. So I placed one.As soon as I received it, I wanted to display it on the wall so I could admire how lovely it was and feel proud of myself for moving forward in my homebrewing career. I discovered something wasn't quite right while I was putting all the parts together. There was a threaded location on the side with the gallon markings, which I assumed was for the thermowell, and there was a 1/2-inch hole on the opposite side (exactly in the same spot but on the opposite side) "without threads, a hole. I emailed FastFerment to inquire whether it was a poor vessel because I couldn't for the life of me figure out what it was for. The same day, I received a response from them informing me that the goods was unquestionably subpar. They sent me a replacement conical via overnight delivery to replace the one I had already received, and they did so quickly enough for me to use it the next weekend for the first batch I had intended to use it for. Their level of professionalism and response time both earned my highest praise.Although the instructions may be improved, assembling it is quite simple. However, it's clear what belongs where just by looking at the box's picture. You must use the roll of plumbers tape or teflon tape that was provided. I advise doing 6 or 7 passes all the way around each male thread, as stated in the instructions. Since I've been doing it this way, I haven't experienced any leaks. The brackets were very simple to mount on the wall. I finally put a mark at 15 3/4 inches between them "which perfectly matched the middle of each set of holes on the brackets.As I previously mentioned, I've run three batches through my conical, and they turned out fantastic! I used to always use a primary and a secondary container in my prior fermenters, but I no longer need to do that with this one. Closing the valve, removing the ball, harvesting or dumping the yeast, sanitizing the ball, replacing it, and opening the valve are the steps you take when primary fermentation is finished. Nothing could be simpler.The top cap and bottom ball are the only 2 items that I've had a little difficulty with. Even for a guy with rather large hands, the top cap is a little difficult to grip securely. Additionally, the bottom ball is a little difficult due to the fact that liquid makes the threads on it become fairly sticky. I took a pair of channel locks, covered the teeth with a towel, and then used that as additional leverage to unscrew it. However, these are only very minor annoyances.Overall, I adore my conical, of which I now have two mounted and have space to hang a third in the near future.(Excuse the unclean container; I hadn't cleaned it yet since I had just placed that batch into a keg.)
3.7/5
FASTFERMENT FERMENTATION ACCESSORIES: Upgrade your entire home brewing kit with the entire line of Fast Ferment fermentation accessories. From our Fermentation jacket to our FastTrack bottle drying rack, we have everything you need to home brew beer, wine, cider or kombucha
PREMIUM QUALITY: Fast Ferment is a professional home brewing kit for the beginner or experienced to enjoy home made beer, wine, cider or kombucha. Our 3 gallon size is perfect for those 1 or 2 gallon batches as well as splitting a larger batch down into 2 gallon or 2. 5 gallon batches!
PROVEN & TRUSTED: The Fast Ferment Conical fermentation system has delighted over 60, 000 customers! Amateur beer and wine makers have won multiple medals at the worlds largest home brewing and wine fermenting competitions using Fast Ferment conical fermenters
EASY AND EFFICIENT: Fast Ferment is a one-stage system which eliminates racking and transferring between buckets and carboys. Save 80% of the time and effort needed to make a batch of beer, wine, cider or kombucha compared to traditional methods
CONSISTENT HIGH QUALITY: The conical fermenter design eliminates sediment and exposure to oxygen while allowing for yeast harvesting. The end result is a consistent high quality batch of beer, wine, hard cider and kombucha
$234
For many years, I've been making small batches of beer at home (1-2 gallons), so I was looking for a conical setup with a sediment capture (like the Catalyst), but I didn't want a rig that could hold more than 5 gallons. Although FastFerment had a few larger models that I liked, their 3 gallon unit was the ideal amount for what I needed.While it does save time, after you've put your wort and yeast in the sterilized unit, there is no need to open it again until bottling day, which decreases the likelihood of contaminants. Secondary fermentation takes 3 minutes to complete due to the ease of removing trub and collecting yeast.A week after receiving the first kit, I recently bought a second 3 gallon kit because I enjoyed it so much. Since then, I've "racked" and canned, and it was easy.The supplied instructions pay close attention to the valve threads, and I have also noticed some forum discussion. I was careful to remove any stray flashing on the threads (left over from the manufacturing molding process on the fermenter) before wrapping the tape in order to ensure a secure connection. Leaks have never been an issue for me. I do advise performing the leak test as directed; I simply merged it with the sanitizing stage by using the sanitizing solution as my test fluid.Speaking of directions, the booklet that comes with the kit has information on how to make wine, use the malt extract method, brew in a bag, etc. Having more than just a general instruction manual is useful.Last but not least, I collected and kept the yeast from my first batch with ease and then added it to the third batch. Perfectly functional. That was also covered in the instruction book. A tip: keep an additional 4-ounce cleaned Mason jar and lid on available.
3.4/5
FastFerment 7.9 Gallon Conical Fermenter NOT Included
Used to place FastFerment on the floor or table
A second option to wall mounting
**Some assembly is required.**
$234
The angle the conical rolls to against the wall when I set this on the one not in use at the moment is enough to firmly keep the conical in place, of course you could just add a small rope for stability, but this works better than what I thought I could build. I thought there would be an issue with having a solid stand that can't fold up etc., but I flip my conicals upside down in wall stand when not in use.
It is a common misconception that smaller batches of fermenting food will ferment faster than larger batches. In fact, the opposite is often true. The surface area to volume ratio is greater in smaller batches, which means that the yeast has more contact with the oxygen in the air. This can actually slow down the fermentation process.
A five gallon batch of homebrewed beer will yield approximately fifty-four 12-ounce bottles of beer. This assumes that you are using a standard five gallon brewing kit and fermenter, and that you are following the proper beer brewing procedures.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it will depend on the style of beer you are brewing and your personal preferences. However, a general guide would be to use around 1-2 pounds of honey per 5 gallon batch. This can be added to the boil, or you may prefer to add it during fermentation. Experiment and see what you prefer!
There's no simple answer to how much vanilla extract to add to 5 gallons of beer. The amount you'll want to use depends on the type of beer, how strong you want the vanilla flavor to be, and personal preference. A good starting point is to add 1 ounce of extract for every 5 gallons of beer. You can always add more if you want a stronger flavor.
Yes, tap water is perfectly fine for brewing beer. In fact, many commercial breweries use municipal water supplies to make their beer. The key is to make sure your water is clean and free of any off-flavors before using it to brew. This can be done by running your water through a simple filtration system or by boiling it for a few minutes to remove any impurities.
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