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KAB4 Banjo Cooker Propane Burner + Propane Tank Tips

KAB4 Propane Cooker by Bayou Classic. High pressure, Banjo style cooker. 10″ cast iron burner. Heavy duty welded one piece frame. Powerful. Great for oversized pots up to… 120 quarts. Includes UL listed 20 PSI Regulator.

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Bayou Classic KAB4 High Pressure Banjo Cooker

Also: Bayou Classic SQ14 | Propane Tips – Refill vs Swaps and Extra Tanks

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H

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.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking

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Four Easy Upgrades for Brew Day!

Looking for some simple upgrades to make brew day go more smoothly?

Sometimes a small investment has a big impact. I’ve found that to be the case with this four easy upgrades. These (generally) cheap upgrades provide a lot of return on investment.

Updated: October 29, 2024

#1 – Large Stainless Steel Whisk!

This whisk is great for: 1. Stirring in extract. It easily breaks up clumps, 2. Stirring the mash 3. Starting a whirlpool and 4. Helping chill more quickly (place in the middle of your wort chiller to agitate wort). If you’re a homebrewer, I think you should consider owning one of these babies.

Update International FW-24 Stainless Steel French Whip, 24-Inch – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Other similar whisks we’ve featured…

Stainless Whisk – 24 in. BE521 – via MoreBeer
Winco Stainless Steel French Whip, 24-Inch – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Tablecraft 24″ Stainless Steel French Whip – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Johnson-Rose 36″ Stainless Steel French Whip – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Winco Stainless Steel French Whip, 24-Inch, 1

Winco Stainless Steel French Whip, 24-Inch by Winco

Update International (FW-24) 24" French Whip

Johnson-Rose 36" Stainless Steel French Whip

Winco Stainless Steel French Whip, 22-Inch

22" Stainless Steel Wire Whip/Whisk, French Wire Whip, Handheld Whisk for Blending, Whisking, Beating, Stirring and Mixing by Tezzorio

Tablecraft 24" Stainless Steel French Whip

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San Jamar Versa-Mat 12″ x 12″ Interlocking NSF Certified Drying Mats – lots of uses! + Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

12″ by 12″ interlocking bar mat by San Jamar. These interlocking mats are versatile. Multiple mats can be joined for larger areas and they are flexible and easy to cut to shape.

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Raised design provides a sanitary surface for your glassware, and allows for better air circulation and faster drying
Durable, non-slip material prevents marring and breaking of glassware
Interlocking design allows you to connect multiple mats, and the lightweight material can be easily cut to fit into any shape or size needed for your shelves, bar or sink
Always lays flat for a neat, clean appearance
Dishwasher safe and NSF approved

I purchased a number of these in 2015 and have since found them very handy. I use them for drying brew day gear and glassware and also underneath my fermenter in my fermentation chest freezer to improve airflow and keep the fermenter out of any condensation that might show up. I also use this in bottom of my kegerator and… more. See: Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!
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San Jamar VM5280 Versa-Mat Interlocking Bar Mat, 12″ Length x 12″ Width – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also available in different colors and quantities – Search Amazon for “san jamar versa mat” – to see what may be available

Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

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Messermeister Take-Apart Scissors

Messermeister “Take-Apart” Scissors. Functions include a screw driver, nut cracker, jar-lid opener and gripper, bottle opener, and bone and twig cutter. Separates for hygienic cleaning and is dishwasher safe. Right or left-handed use.

These (the black version) have been my go-to brewing scissors [Review] for years. After using them for brewing, I picked up another pair for general kitchen use. These are part of my Brew Day Box.

Messermeister 8-Inch Take-Apart Kitchen Scissors, Red

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H

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.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking

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Polder Timer and Stopwatch [time brew day additions]

Digital Timer and Stopwatch by Polder. Keyboard allows you to easily program functions. Includes 12/24 hour clock. Magnetically mountable, freestanding, or hanging from 36-inch strap.

Use to time hop and other boil additions on brew day and more.

Polder 898-90 Clock, Timer & Stopwatch, White

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400 lb Capacity Stainless Cart

3 Shelf Stainless Steel Cart. Handles on both ends, Stainless steel for strength and resistance to corrosion, Two swivel casters for maneuverability and two locking casters for safety, Knocks down for convenient storage. 400-lb. capacity.

You could use this for brew area storage and organization or for a brew day work cart. Depending on what you’re looking to do, this could be part of a rolling brewing rig project.

Carlisle UC4031529 Stainless Steel Knockdown Utility Cart, 400-lb. Capacity, 36″ x 15.75″ x 29.5″, 3 Shelf

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Etekcity Digital Timer

Digital Kitchen Timer by Etekcity. Large, Clear, Bold Digits. 2.56 x 1.34″ LCD screen. Loud Alarm. Magnetic back, retractable stand and hook. Counts up or down. Uses 1 AAA battery that is included.

Use to time your boil or mash on brew day.

Etekcity Digital Kitchen Timer: Large LCD Display, Battery Included

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Heat Resistant Mitt for Tending Starters & Brew Day

Heat Resistant Mitt by G & F. Made of DuPont Nomex and Kevlar. Heat and flame resistant. Silicone palm to provide additional heat resistant and to aid with grip. Fits right or left hand.

I use a similar type of glove (Ove Glove) when I’m making yeast starters in an Erlenmeyer Flask. It’s really handy (pun intended) to swirl around the flask or to quickly remove to keep the flask from boiling over.

These are also handy on brew day for handling war, (but not wet) ball valves and such.

These are not waterproof. Safety Note: Always use caution when handling hot items or ingredients and always read and follow manufacturer directions.

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G & F 1682 Heat Resistant Fireplace and Barbecue Pit Mitt

Also: Yeast Starters & Fermentation | StirStarter Stir Plate

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4′ Mult-Purpose Table for Brew Day

Work Smart Multi-Purpose Table. 4′ Length x 24″ wide. For indoor and outdoor use. Heavy duty resin top and powder coated steel tube frame. Easy to set up. Folds flat for storage. 300 lb capacity.

Use for a brew day work table to hold gear, notes, equipment and odds and ends and more.

Work Smart Resin Multi-Purpose Table, 4-Feet Long

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6.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Bucket

6.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Bucket with Handle. Use this to ice and serve beverages or as a replacement for standard buckets in your everyday brew day processes.

Some people are looking to get as much plastic out of their process as possible. If that’s you… here is a large stainless steel bucket.

Bayou Classic 4865 Stainless Beverage Bucket, 6.5-Gallon

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4′ Mult-Purpose Table

Work Smart Multi-Purpose Table. 4′ Length x 24″ wide. For indoor and outdoor use. Heavy duty resin top and powder coated steel tube frame. Easy to set up. Folds flat for storage. 300 lb capacity.

Use for a brew day work table to hold gear, notes, equipment and odds and ends and more.

Work Smart Resin Multi-Purpose Table, 4-Feet Long

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AmazonBasics Come-Apart Kitchen Scissors + Putting Together a Brew Day Box

Come-Apart Kitchen Shears by AmazonBasics. Ergonomic non slip grip. Stainless blades. Integrated bottle opener. 8.3″ in length.

Use for cutting open hop bags, grain bags and yeast packets on brew day and more. The Come-Apart design makes for easy cleaning and helps make sure Star San coats all surfaces even the nooks and crannys.

I use a similar [Messermeister 8-Inch Take-Apart Kitchen Scissors] on brew day. Those scissors are an integral part of my Brew Day Box.

AmazonBasics Multifunction Come-Apart Kitchen Shears

Also: Putting Together a Brew Day Box

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4′ Mult-Purpose Table

Work Smart Multi-Purpose Table. 4′ Length x 24″ wide. For indoor and outdoor use. Heavy duty resin top and powder coated steel tube frame. Easy to set up. Folds flat for storage. 300 lb capacity.

Use for a brew day work table to hold gear, notes, equipment and odds and ends and more.

Work Smart Resin Multi-Purpose Table, 4-Feet Long

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6′ Folding Table – Brew Day Work Table

6′ Fold in half table by Cosco Industries Inc. Moisture proof top for weather resistance. Easy to clean surface. Lightweight and easy to carry. Non-marring legs to protect floor services.

This has folding legs and then the entire table folds in half to easy and compact storage. I use a similar table as a brew day work table to hold ingredients, gear, recipes, notes and odds and ends.

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Cosco Products Centerfold Folding Table, 6-Feet, White Specked Pewter

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4′ Mult-Purpose Table – for Brew Day and Beyond

Work Smart Multi-Purpose Table. 4′ Length x 24″ wide. For indoor and outdoor use. Heavy duty resin top and powder coated steel tube frame. Easy to set up. Folds flat for storage. 300 lb capacity.

Use for a brew day work table to hold gear, notes, equipment and odds and ends and more.

Work Smart Resin Multi-Purpose Table, 4-Feet Long

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Taylor 4 Event Whiteboard Timer – Time Hop and Boil Additions

4 Event Whiteboard Timer by Taylor Precision Products

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This multi-function digital timer can track up to four separate events, each with its own distinct alarm to aid in identification.
A .75-Inch LCD readout provides a clear, easy-to-read display that can be read from across the kitchen.
A extra-large whiteboard and dry-erase markers can display recipes, label timer events, and more.
Mounts with a magnet or stand, allowing the timer to function in a wide range of environments.
Requires two (2) AAA batteries (included).

Use to time hop and other boil additions on brew day and more. The whiteboard lets you document each addition.

Taylor Precision Products Four-Event Kitchen Timer with Whiteboard (Large)

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Rubbermaid Commercial Bus Tubs for Brew Day and Beyond

Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG335100BRN Standard Bus/Utility Box, 7.125 Gal, Brown

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The Rubbermaid 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box has rounded corners allowing for a smooth transition between doors and other equipment without damage
The 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box has reinforced handle bottom and ribs for added security when carrying
The Rubbermaid 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box features a 5″ deep capacity along with holding up to 7-1/8 gallon of product
Dimension: 21.5″ x 17-1/8″ x 7″, All-plastic, professional construction, 7-1/8 gallon capacity
Bus/Utility Box, undivided, 7-1/8 gallon, 21-1/2″L x 17-1/8″W x 7″H, reinforced handle, bottom & ribs, rounded corners, dishwasher safe, brown, NSF, S.O.S. (Special Order Smallwares) product
Made of durable, commercial grade plastic, with reinforced handles, bottom and ribs for added strength
Rounded corners for easy cleaning

I use these bus tubs (7 gallon size) on brew day and beyond for a number of purposes.

I use these to cart around gear and ingredients – saving trips back and forth.
As brew day starts, I’ll keep a dry/clean bus tub and a wet/needs to be cleaned bus tub. Having two helps me keep clean things clean. That means less unnecessary cleaning.
If I’m using my pump, I’ll keep one below that. It catches drips and also offers a place to store wet items such as stirring spoons, mash paddles, my mash stirring whisk and my equally invaluable 1 gallon pitchers.
The ridges on the bottom make these a great place to drain and dry just cleaned gear.
When these are unused, they stack together to save space and offer a nice place to store brew day items.
Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.
See: Bus Tubs for Brew Day & Beyond – Save Time and Effort When You Homebrew

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1,000 Capacity Folding Table – Brew Day Work Table

I use a very similar table as a brew day work table. It’s very handy for holding gear and supplies on brew day.

National Public Seating BT3060 Steel Frame Rectangular Blow Molded Plastic Top Folding Table, 1000 lbs Capacity, 60″ Length x 30″ Width x 29-1/2″ Height, Speckled Gray/Gray

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H

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.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking

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40 Scotch Brite Scouring Pads

Case of (4) 6″ x 4 1/2″ Scotch Brite Scouring Pads by Scotch Brite

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Scotch-Brite 105 General Purpose Scouring Pad, 6″ Length x 4-1/2″ Width, Green (Case of 40

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Rubbermaid Commercial Bus Tubs for Brew Day and Beyond

Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG335100BRN Standard Bus/Utility Box, 7.125 Gal, Brown

More Info

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

The Rubbermaid 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box has rounded corners allowing for a smooth transition between doors and other equipment without damage
The 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box has reinforced handle bottom and ribs for added security when carrying
The Rubbermaid 7-1/8 gallon commercial bus utility box features a 5″ deep capacity along with holding up to 7-1/8 gallon of product
Dimension: 21.5″ x 17-1/8″ x 7″, All-plastic, professional construction, 7-1/8 gallon capacity
Bus/Utility Box, undivided, 7-1/8 gallon, 21-1/2″L x 17-1/8″W x 7″H, reinforced handle, bottom & ribs, rounded corners, dishwasher safe, brown, NSF, S.O.S. (Special Order Smallwares) product
Made of durable, commercial grade plastic, with reinforced handles, bottom and ribs for added strength
Rounded corners for easy cleaning

I use these bus tubs (7 gallon size) on brew day and beyond for a number of purposes.

I use these to cart around gear and ingredients – saving trips back and forth.
As brew day starts, I’ll keep a dry/clean bus tub and a wet/needs to be cleaned bus tub. Having two helps me keep clean things clean. That means less unnecessary cleaning.
If I’m using my pump, I’ll keep one below that. It catches drips and also offers a place to store wet items such as stirring spoons, mash paddles, my mash stirring whisk and my equally invaluable 1 gallon pitchers.
The ridges on the bottom make these a great place to drain and dry just cleaned gear.
When these are unused, they stack together to save space and offer a nice place to store brew day items.
Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.
See: Bus Tubs for Brew Day & Beyond – Save Time and Effort When You Homebrew

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