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Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer

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Updated: September 11, 2024

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer

I get pretty excited about most homebrew gear. As an engineer, I love trying to find new tools that let me brew more consistently, or give me control over processes that previously were just a spectator sport. The Tilt Bluetooth hydrometer is one of those devices that pulls back the curtain a bit on a part of the brew process that’s a bit more mysterious. It lets you see what’s going on within your fermenting beer in a way that makes you wonder how you managed without it before.


Deals on TILT are Rare, Why?

TILT 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.

Rare, Limited Time DEAL on TILT!

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  • As of this posting SoCal Brewing Supply is discounting everything sitewide by 15% when you use coupon code welcome10.
  • This is valid on first time orders.
  • Shipping is also free to most US addresses.

Based on my experience with TILT deals, I’d suggest getting in on this sooner rather than later.

Tilt Hydrometers at SoCal Brewing Supply – remember promo code welcome10


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A note about colors: The function of all models is the same. If you want multiple TILTs you should choose different colors because your app can monitor only one of each color

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The device comes in a compact clear polycarbonate tube, sealed on each end to keep the battery and fancy circuitry dry as it floats along in your fermentor. It’s completely no-strings-attached, and you just drop it in your fermentor and the Bluetooth chip on board broadcasts to your smartphone or tablet to report Standard Gravity and temperature. It makes use of a novel concept to track your gravity. It has a digital inclinometer on board, which measures how much it’s “tilt”-ed . The weight of the device makes it want to sink in your beer, and buoyancy of the cylinder counteracts it. The thicker your wort is, the Tilt doesn’t sink as much and as a result has a greater tilt. As your fermentation progresses and the gravity drops, the buoyancy decreases and Tilt sinks lower and becomes more vertical. The circuitry measuring the angle does some calculations and outputs the angle as a gravity measurement.

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Triple Scale Hydrometer – $8.40 + free prime ship

Triple Scale Hydrometer

Triple Scale Hydrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Triple Scale Hydrometer
  • Reads in Three Scales
  • Specific Gravity, Brix/Balling, and Potential Alcohol

 

5/27 3 AM Central: This is selling for $8.40. 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

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Where to Find RAPT Pill Digital Hydrometer from Kegland?

rapt pillThe RAPT Pill allows accurate and precise, true real-time specific gravity and temperature logging and control via wifi/bluetooth integration with the RAPT fermentation chamber (KL15813), RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT.

The RAPT Pill acts as both a real-time gravity testing hydrometer and thermometer allowing instant gravity and temperature measurements and also logging from inside your fermenter during fermentation.

The RAPT Pill boasts many advantages over other wireless hydrometers and thermometers including tough design, better ergonomics, sanitary design and less susceptible to error as a result of hops, krausen or CO2 bubbles generated from fermentation.

The iSpindel is a DIY Wi-Fi enabled hydrometer.  The project originated in Germany, but an English translation is available.


This integrates directly with RAPT fermentation Chamber and can also work independently via RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT. 

Finding RAPT Pill:

Availability of RAPT Pill in the US has been scant. eBay has been the only place I’ve been able to find them.

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Triple Scale Beer and Wine Hydrometer

Home Brew Ohio Hydrometer, Triple Scale

Triple Scale Hydrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Easy to read and Use
  • Measures specific Gravity, potential alcohol and brix
  • All-in-one hydrometer
  • Can be used for beer and wine
  • Instructions included

 

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Triple Scale Beer and Wine Hydrometer

Hydrometer (Triplescale)

Triple Scale Hydrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Measures Specific Gravity from 1.000 to 1.160
  • For Beer and Wine (not spirits)
  • SG/Brix and potential alcohol scales
  • Item Package Dimension: 14.0" L x 4.0" W x 4.0" H

 

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Triple Scale Hydrometer

FastRack Triple-Scale Hydrometer - ABV Hydrometer - Specific Gravity Hydrometer to accurately Test ABV and the Specific Gravity of Your Wine, Beer, Mead or Kombucha

FastRack Triple-Scale Hydrometer – ABV Hydrometer – Specific Gravity Hydrometer to accurately Test ABV and the Specific Gravity of Your Wine, Beer, Mead or Kombucha

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Highlighted Features
  • TRIPLE SCALE HYDROMETER: Specific gravity scale from 0.990 to 1.170, Balling degrees scale from -3 to +35, and potential alcohol scales -2 to +22%. Take pinpoint measurements of your home brew.
  • MULTIPLE USES: Whether your want to brew beer, wine, mead, or kombucha, make sure your alcohol, sugar, and specific gravity measurements are right with our hydrometer.
  • EASY, SAFE, AND ACCURATE: Accurately test when your sample liquid has finished the fermentation process with our easy to read hydrometer that is free-of-mercury, lead, and other hazardous compounds
  • QUALITY GUARANTEED: Brand Name Triplescale Hydrometer is manufactured in the USA; You can expect durability and consistent quality regardless of how you plan to use our Hydrometer. We guarantee you'll have a great experience.

 

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Triple Scale Hydrometer, Testing Jar & Cleaning Brush

Hydrometer & Testing Jar Kit by MiTBA Test the ABV, Brix & Gravity of your Wine, Beer, Mead & Kombucha accurately! Triple Scale Hydrometer + 250ml Plastic Graduated Cylinder + cleaning brush & cloth

Hydrometer & Testing Jar Kit by MiTBA Test the ABV, Brix & Gravity of your Wine, Beer, Mead & Kombucha accurately! Triple Scale Hydrometer + 250ml Plastic Graduated Cylinder + cleaning brush & cloth

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Highlighted Features
  • HOLD TRUE TO YOUR CRAFT! → Making your own alcohol is all about innovation, independence, curiosity and above all, accuracy. Whether you follow a recipe or brew it freestyle, make sure you know the right ABV, Brix and gravity before and after the fermentation. Our color coded triple scale glass hydrometer is the right tester for you passionate brewers and wine-making enthusiasts, helping you measure the alcohol, sugar and gravity of your creations
  • YOU DESERVE THE BEST QUALITY AND THIS IS WHAT YOU GET → Hard working wine and beer makers do not settle when it comes to their equipment and supplies. This is why our hydrometer is made from high-quality and durable glass that is BPA, mercury and lead free. Your new hydrometer is easy to use and read, and perfect for testing your beer, wine, mead, kombucha, cider, moonshine and more, before and after adding the yeast
  • GORGEOUS PACKAGING FOR A SAFE JOURNEY → Whether you get it for yourself or as gift to your home-brewing buddy, it's always nice to receive it in beautiful and protective packaging. We made sure that all the products in this starter kit will arrive in perfect condition and will be presented in a beautiful and solid box for easy storage, no need to waste a plastic bag
  • THE ULTIMATE SET TO MASTER GRAVITY TESTING → We assembled all the essential components: in addition to the triple scale hydrometer, we added a graduated cylinder testing jar, making sure you have an appropriate container to test your creations. Also you will find clear, step-by-step instructions with a conversion chart right in the box. Finally, we added a bottom-reacher cleaning brush and microfiber cloth to the set to clean your hydrometer, test tube beaker, and empty beer bottles
  • FEEL SECURE WITH YOUR PURCHASE! → When you order today, you’re protected by our 60 day, no-questions-asked, money back guarantee and our fabulous customer service. If by any chance, you receive your hydrometer in anything less than perfect condition, rest assured that we will send you a replacement immediately. We are a family-run business and we give 100% to each one of our unique customers. Press Add to Cart with confidence

 

 

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100 ml Borosilicate Cylinder

100ml Graduated Cylinder, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, Single Metric Scale, Class B, Karter Scientific 213I12

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Highlighted Features
  • Capacity: 100ml
  • Graduations: 1ml, 10ml to 100ml
  • Tolerance: +/- 1ml
  • O.D. x Height: 32mm / 1.26" x 244mm / 9.61"
  • Hexagonal Base

 

 

Use for measuring, sample collection and more. At 32mm (1.25″) OD and 244mm (9.6″) Height this is probably large enough to use with a hydrometer.

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Triple Scale Beer and Wine Hydrometer

Hydrometer - Triple Scale Hydrometer for Home Brewing - Beer and Wine

Hydrometer – This is a Triple Scale Hydrometer for Home Brewing – Beer and Wine

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Highlighted Features
  • Triple Scale Hydrometer
  • Can be used for both wine and beer
  • Allows you to keep track of your fermentation's progress
  • Triple scale hydrometer can be used for both wine and beer

 

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Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

ISPINDLE REVIEW

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!

Updated: October 10, 2024

iSpindel

Having the ability to precisely control fermentation temperatures was the change to my brewing setup I credit with one of the largest improvements in my finished beer quality. Being able to dial in specific temperatures for lagers, perform diacetyl rests for both ales and lagers, and cold crash a finished beer helped me to better control what was happening inside my fermenter. One of the data inputs that informed when to change the fermenter temperature was the gravity of the fermenting wort. At various times through the fermentation, I would test a sample to know where the wort was on its journey to become beer. Taking multiple samples was time consuming and it resulted in a loss, albeit a small loss, of the finished product due to the number of samples I was taking.

Enter the electronic, submersible hydrometer – a tool that can read out not only the gravity of a fermenting liquid, but also its temperature all from inside the fermenter, relieving the need to take numerous samples throughout the fermentation process. In addition, many of these devices could connect to an external source and log the data for the user to read in real-time. The brewer and technologist in me were both excited to see what one of these tools had to offer.



The iSpindel is one of a few offerings to homebrewers today in the category of an electronic, submersible hydrometer which also include the Tilt and Float products (I do have experience with the Tilt, which I will discuss later, but will focus on the iSpindel primarily in this review). All products rely on a sensor that can measure the angle of the device in order to calculate the gravity of the liquid. The iSpindel was born out of a desire to make a more cost-effective version of an electronic tilt measurement-based hydrometer, according to the creator, as the other offerings on the market are typically above the $100 mark.

I purchased my iSpindel on eBay from a seller in Canada for roughly half the price of the other devices available:

https://www.ebay.com/usr/wilbrod45


Prebuilt iSpindel:


RARE Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer! – $114.75 at Amazon w/Coupon!

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MoreBeer FINAL GRAVITY Hydrometer – eliminate guesswork – $17.99, Limited Quantity

final gravity hydrometer

Final Gravity Hydrometer.  About, from MoreBeer:  “Take the guesswork out of measuring your final gravity.  Precisely read the finishing gravities in your homemade beer with this narrow-range, highly accurate hydrometer. The scale range is only .990-1.020, but the individual gradients are extra large making it easy to read.”

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $17.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping 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.

Final Gravity Hydrometer MT315

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Where to Find RAPT Pill Digital Hydrometer from Kegland?

rapt pillThe RAPT Pill allows accurate and precise, true real-time specific gravity and temperature logging and control via wifi/bluetooth integration with the RAPT fermentation chamber (KL15813), RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT.

The RAPT Pill acts as both a real-time gravity testing hydrometer and thermometer allowing instant gravity and temperature measurements and also logging from inside your fermenter during fermentation.

The RAPT Pill boasts many advantages over other wireless hydrometers and thermometers including tough design, better ergonomics, sanitary design and less susceptible to error as a result of hops, krausen or CO2 bubbles generated from fermentation.

The iSpindel is a DIY Wi-Fi enabled hydrometer.  The project originated in Germany, but an English translation is available.


This integrates directly with RAPT fermentation Chamber and can also work independently via RAPT mobile app or RAPT IOT. 

Finding RAPT Pill:

Availability of RAPT Pill in the US has been scant. eBay has been the only place I’ve been able to find them.

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Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer + Hands on Review

Tilt Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer (Red)

Digital wireless hydrometer and thermometer for smartphone or tablet by Tilt Hydrometer


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

  • Designed for home brewing.
  • Instantly check the specific gravity and temperature of your brew while it’s fermenting.
  • Don’t have to open your fermenter or take a sample for a SG or temp reading.
  • Compatible with Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt hydrometer.
  • Option to log data to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms.

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Blichmann Engineering Hop Blocker – on sale for $49.99

HOPBLOCKER, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Hop Block is included in the mix. It’s marked down to $49.99.

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More Blichmann Gear Added to Great Fermentations Holiday Sale

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Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

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Blichmann Engineering Weldless BrewMometer… $14.99, Half Off

BREWMOMETER - WELDLESS, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Weldless Brewmometer is included in the mix. It’s marked down 50% to just $14.99.

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Save on Blichmann Engineering Hop Blocker!

HOPBLOCKER, BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting, the pictured Blichmann Engineering Hop Block is included in the mix. It’s marked down to $49.99.

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Rare Deal: Save on Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker G2! + Hands on Review

Holiday Sale:

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

Blichmann Engineering Gear Included!

  • As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.
  • This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.
  • 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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

As of this posting the pictured G2 kettle is included in the mix. Quantities are limited.

Hands On Review: Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker G2 Homebrew Kettles

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Save on Select Blichmann Gear!

great fermentations holiday sale

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

As of this posting, select Anvil and Blichmann Engineering gear is included in the mix.

This is a rare deal as these lines are typically under a MAP agreement.

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.

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer… $108.79!

TILT BLUETOOTH DIGITAL HYDROMETER/THERMOMETER (PINK)

Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer via Great Fermentations

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

Revolutionize your understanding of fermentation conditions with the Tilt Hydrometer! This free-floating digital hydrometer allows you to continuously measure the gravity and temperature of your beer while it ferments. Simply sanitize, drop in your fermenter, download the free Tilt app, and monitor fermentation conditions on a synnced bluetooth-enabled device. Easy to use, the Tilt Hydrometer can also log data to the cloud using a free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. Each tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts between 12 and 24 months depending on usage.

Please Note: If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.

FEATURES
Allows you to check specific gravity and temperature while fermenting without opening your fermenter
Consistent and easy to track
Able to send data through larger, thick-walled fermenters
Improved sensors mean optimal operating precision
Efficient battery system means continual operation for 12 to 24 months before battery needs to be changed.
SPECIFICATIONS
S.G. Range: 0.990 to 1.120
S.G. accuracy: +/- 0.0002
Thermometer accuracy: +/- 1 degree F (+/- 0.5 degree C)


 

Great Fermentations is discounting gear by up to 70% as part of a short Holiday Sale

This is included in the mix (Pink only) and on sale for just $108.79.  Playing with numbers in the cart, I can tell you that quantities are limited.

  • This is a rare deal!  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.
  • Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US

Holiday Sale at Great Fermentations!

TILT BLUETOOTH DIGITAL HYDROMETER/THERMOMETER (PINK)

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Related: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

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