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Announcing: The EasyDens v2 by Anton Paar – Digital Gravity and Alcohol Tester

The New EasyDens by Anton Paar MT751

Anton Paar is a leading producer of analytical testing equipment for commercial breweries. Borrowing some technology from their high end machines, the EasyDens digital gravity/alcohol tester is designed for savvy homebrewers and small commercial breweries. It is a precision gravity/density testing unit which can accurately read gravity with a tiny 2 ml sample at any point in the brewing process. Alcohol % can also be tracked at any point during fermentation. The unit hooks up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and stores various fermentation “profiles” enabling you to track fermentation progress, alcohol levels, and help know when it’s time to keg & drink your beer!

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Feels like professional lab equipment and worth every penny

  • Made by leading brand in beer analysis but at a home user price.
  • Get Fast and Accurate gravity readings at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present
  • Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
  • Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world’s most accurate testing method

Anton Paar is a leading producer of analytical testing equipment for commercial breweries. Borrowing some technology from their high end machines, the EasyDens digital gravity/alcohol tester is designed for savvy homebrewers and small commercial breweries.  It is a precision gravity/density testing unit which can accurately read gravity with a tiny 2 ml sample at any point in the brewing process.  Alcohol % can also be tracked at any point during fermentation. The unit hooks up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and stores various fermentation “profiles” enabling you to track fermentation progress, alcohol levels, and help know when it’s time to keg & drink your beer!

Protect your device with the Silicone Protection Cover!

See the documents tab for frequently asked questions about the Easy Dens.

Features:

  • Take a highly accurate gravity reading at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present.
  • Very fast and simple to use
  • Only uses 2ml of sample
  • Automatic Temperature Compensation
  • Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
  • Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world’s most accurate testing method
  • Extremely durable
  • Measures in specific gravity and alcohol can be determined with original reading
  • App features graphing for gravity and alcohol
  • App stores batch records (10) and can email a batch record as a .csv for saving.

Mobile Apps:

  • Free mobile apps for each application
    • Brew Meister
    • Proof Meister
    • Wine Meister
  • Features
    • Quick measurement
    • Fermentation tracking & visualization
    • Continuous tracking
    • ABV & Attenuation calculation based on OG & FG
    • Automatic Temperature Compensation
    • Stores batch records (unlimited amount included in premium)
    • Data export
  • Latest Updates to Meister Apps
    • New batch design with a more detailed user interface
    • Integrated beer style database
    • Recipe creation and management
    • Custom measurement values and labels
    • ABV measurement for light beer, hard seltzer, and cider with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo (in addition to existing support for standard and strong beer, wine, liqueur, and kombucha)
    • Fermentation tracking for wine with SmartRef (previously only possible with EasyDens)
    • Calorie determination for measurements with EasyDens, SmartRef, and the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
    • Tilt Hydrometer and RAPT Pill support in Brew Meister and Wine Meister
  • Operating System Android & iOS
    • Compatible with Apple Watch
  • Features Free: Basic features and all measurement units
  • Premium features: Free for one year

New App Features:

  • Direct ABV determination with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo
    • Beer: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v), real extract (±0.2 %w/w), original gravity (±0.8 %w/w) and total extract (±2.0 g/L)
    • Wine: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v for wines up to 15% and ±1.0 %v/v for wines from 15 to 20 %v/v)
    • Kombucha: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
  • Application specific in-app calculators
    • Beer: color calculator, refractometer brix correction, ABV (OG/FG) calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
    • Wine & Fruits: brix acid correction, residual sugar calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
    • Coffee: extraction and TDS calculator
    • Spirits: converter for gravity, temperature & more
  • Compatible with RAPT Pill & Tilt Hydrometer
    • Measurement data from these devices can be seamlessly integrated into your Brew Meister and Wine Meister batches

Specifications:

Measuring range

  • Plato: -10 °P to +40 °P
  • Brix: -10 °Bx to +80 °Bx
  • Baumé: 0 °Bé to 45 °Bé
  • Oechsle: -50 °Oe to +400 °Oe
  • Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0 °KMW to 30 °KMW
  • Babo: 0 °Babo to 30 °Babo
  • Sugar concentration: 0 g/L to 500 g/L
  • Alcohol: 0 %v/v to 100 %v/v
  • Proof: 0 °Proof to 200 °Proof
  • Specific Gravity: 0.7 to 1.2
  • Temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C / 41 °F to 86 °F
Accuracy
  • Plato: 0.3 °P
  • Brix: 0.3 °Bx
  • Baume: 0.3 °Bé
  • Oechsle: 2 °Oe
  • Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0.3 °KMW
  • Babo: 0.3 °Babo
  • Sugar concentration: 3 g/L
  • Alcohol: 0.5 %v/v
  • Proof: 1 °Proof
  • Temperature: 0.2 °C / 0.4 °F
  • Specific Gravity: 0.005*
Digital resolution
  • Plato: 0.1 °P
  • Brix: 0.1 °Bx
  • Baume: 0.1 °Bé
  • Oechsle: 1 °Oe
  • Klosterneuburger Mostwaage: 0.1 °KMW
  • Babo: 0.1 °Babo
  • Sugar concentration: 1 g/L
  • Alcohol: 0.1 %v/v
  • Proof: 1 °Proof
  • Temperature: 0.1 °C (0.01 °F)
  • Density: 0.001 g/cm³
General
  • Sample volume approx. 2 mL
  • Ambient temperature 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
  • Storage temperature 5 °C to 35 °C / 41 °F to 95 °F
  • Humidity 5 % to 90 % relative air humidity, non-condensing
  • Interface Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Power supply Two 1.5 V LR6 AA alkaline batteries or two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Battery operation lifetime: >40 hours
  • Dimensions 101 mm x 58 mm x 44 mm (4 in x 2.3 in x 1.7 in)
  • Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 190 g (0.42 lbs)
  • Mobile Operating System Android 5.0 and higher; iOS 13.0 and higher
  • Scope of supply EasyDens portable density meter, syringe 10 mL, batteries, adapters Luer, adapter Luer lock, waste hose, illustrated application description, certificate of compliance, safety guide
  • Ingress protection IP65 according to IEC 60529

*accuracy for aqueous solutions (such as beer, wine, distilled spirits): 0.001

 

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Inkbird Inkbird WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer [Monitor Kegerator & Fermentation Temps]… $20.99 w/30% off coupon

INKBIRD WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer Monitor, Smart Temperature Humidity Sensor IBS-TH3 with App Notification Alert, 1 Year Data Storage Export, Remote Monitor for Greenhouse Wine Cellar Baby RoomInkbird WiFi Thermometer and Hygrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Smart WiFi Control: It can be connected through 2.4GHz WiFi(5G WiFi is not supported, no gateway required), and it is easy to connect, no matter where you are, the mobile phone can be monitored remotely; which supports connecting multiple mobile phones, and conversely, a mobile phone can also read multiple sensors
  • Data Storage & Export: Built-in temperature and humidity sensors, data is stored on the server and supports up to 1 year of historical data acquisition
  • Smart Alert Function: The INKBIRD App supports charts, accuracy calibration is easy to navigate, temperature alarm notification (alarm supports remote alarm, app information notification, low battery reminder), data export, and recording time intervals can be set. Do not support built-in magnets (AAA battery*3 not included)
  • Temperature humidity range and accuracy: Temperature range: -20℃~60℃ (-4℉~140℉); support higher temperature detection accuracy: ±0.3℃/±0.5℉; humidity range: 0%RH-99%RH; humidity Detection accuracy: ±3%RH. Calibration can be performed in the INKBIRD APP
  • Easy to Place: The wifi temperature and humidity monitor's design fits in the palm of your hand, and with the lanyard holes design, it's enough to fit in potted plants, baby rooms, wine cellars, reptile vivariums, and other small spaces, not waterproof(not recommended for use in the refrigerator and freezer), meets your needs for any corner

 

Possible uses include monitoring kegerator temperatures, beer fridge temperatures and fermentation chamber/area temperatures.

This has a hygrometer function as well.  That shows % relative humidity and could be handy for judging whether your Eva Dry (or similar) needs recharged for the purpose of handling excess kegerator and fermentation chamber wetness.  See: Damp Kegerator? Fix Kegerator Condensation

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Ends Today: 30% Off CellarScience BAJA Dry Yeast!

If you’re looking for a cold fermenting yeast with a neutral character, BAJA from CellarScience is the perfect candidate. Originally developed and popularized by the Modelo Group, this Mexican yeast strain will produce clean, crisp lagers and finishes dry. Allowing for the balanced expression of malt and hops, BAJA will become your go-to yeast for fermenting Mexican-style light lagers, dark lagers, and cold IPAs.

Every batch is PCR tested to ensure contamination free yeast.

Dosage:
Two sachets are enough to treat a 5–6 gallon batch. When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 2.5–4 grams per gallon of wort. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

Direct Pitch or Rehydrate:
BAJA yeast can be direct pitched with great results by sprinkling it onto the surface of the wort in your fermenter. However, proper hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation and is especially recommended for beer with a starting gravity above 15°P (1.061 SG). To hydrate yeast, first sanitize the yeast pack and a pair of scissors. Boil tap water to sterilize and then cool to 85-95°F (29-35°C). Use 10 grams (0.35 oz) of water per gram of yeast. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes, and then swirl. Use small amounts of wort to adjust the temperature of the slurry to within 10°F (6°C) of the wort temp before pitching. Ferment between 50-57°F (10-14°C).

Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-57°F
Flocculation: Medium-high
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Attenuation: 78-85%
Similar Strains: WLP940
Gluten-freeCellarScience Yeast:

For years liquid yeast has been sold as the higher quality option but times are changing. Yes, 20 years ago dry yeast was made by bread yeast producers and the quality was not as good as liquid yeast. CellarScience is helping to flip that script with the release of five high quality dry yeasts. Cell count and viability is usually higher than commercial liquid yeast pitches, which vary from pouch to pouch and don’t ship well. CellarScience yeast can be pitched directly in most batches of wort, offering significant time savings. Yeast that is quick and easy to use, high quality, and available at a reasonable cost adds up to a tremendous value. Quality yeast that doesn’t “break the brink”.

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Ends Today: William’s Brewing Fermenter Cooling Setup (works with FermZilla!) – on sale for $89.99, save 25%

Summer Cooling Package Special

Cooling Package Special from William’s Brewing!

Do you want accurate temperature control but don’t want to spring for an expensive Glycol chiller? This submersible pump kit will allow you to connect it to a bucket of ice water, or to a bucket inside a refrigerator. The submersible 12 volt pump goes into the bucket, and a return line hooks onto one side of the included Temp Twister to return the cooling water to the bucket. Also included is our item Q91 Dual Controller for precise temperature control.

This can be used with any fermenter that will fit a Temp Twister Cooling Coil, including all KegLand Fermzillas as well as bucket fermenters like our E07 Siphonless.

Use this with a item Q91 Dual Controller for precise temperature control. The 12 volt submersible pump features suction cups for mounting to any smooth surface. The long 68″ (5.5′) hoses mean you can position your ice water bucket and fermenter up to 5′ apart for easier setup.


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What does this work with?  This is designed to work with all Kegland FermZilla Fermenters, BUT can be used with any fermenter that can accommodate a KegLand Temp Twister

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Finding Harder To Find Yeast Strains – Bootleg Biology, The Yeast Bay, East Coast Yeast and More + A DEAL on One Ends Today

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White Labs and Wyeast are pretty well ubiquitous.  Most shops carry both or at least one of these great lineups.  In addition to their many regular options, both companies periodically have special seasonal releases.  They produce outstanding yeast, bacterias and blends.

If you’re looking to try something new… This post aims to help you find some of the smaller yeast houses


Limited Time Deal on Kveik Yeastery (ends 3-31)

Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.

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Ends Today: 13.2 Gallon Kegland Kegmenter Stainless – Univessel Fermenter & Keg – Save via Spring Clearance Sale

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13.2 Gallon Stainless Steel Kegmenter via William’s Brewing.  Ferment and transfer under pressure or ferment and serve directly from the Kegmenter.

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The Kegmenter is a 13.2 gallon 304 stainless keg with a 4” diameter tri clover lid on the top. Ball lock fittings with dip tubes are built into the lid so you can use this as either a large ball lock keg or a 10 gallon fermenter. The beer dip tube features a silicone hose and floating pick up ball, to collect the clearest beer from the top of the keg.

The Kegmenter features a 50 PSI rating (with relief valve) so it can be used as a keg or as a pressurized fermenter if desired. The 4” diameter lid makes it easy to clean out, and adds the ability to add dry hops and other additives either during a ferment or after kegging.

The ability to hold up to 50 PSI also means the Kegmenter can be used with an adjustable pressure relief valve (see item P84 below) to naturally carbonate in the keg, or to push beer out when the ferment is done with C02, either into smaller kegs, a filter, or even dispense from the fermenter if desired. 23” tall, 17” wide.


 

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Ends Today: Kveik Yeastery Sale at MoreBeer!

Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.

Complete Lineup! Kveik Yeastery Yeasts at MoreBeer

K.1 Voss

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Voss multi-strain comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss. The flavor and aroma primarily stem from orange, tangerine, and citrus. Secondary flavors include tropical fruit and mild spiciness. Voss ferments well between 15–40°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Voss is well-suited for farmhouse ales, IPAs, pale ales, and sours.

The Voss kveik comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss, Norway. Voss is situated south of the Jostedal glacier. Voss was somewhat isolated from the larger cities, and most people were farming and self-sustained. People shared kveik mainly with each other, and because of the distance to other settlements, the kveik was rarely mixed with other types. The Voss kveik is unique in taste and aroma, much because of the great work done by Sigmund and others to preserve the yeast throughout the years.

Primary flavors: Orange, tangerine and citrus
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and mild spiciness
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Voss ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 40°C/ 104°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.9 Ebbegarden

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Ebbegarden multi-strain originates from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from apple and pear, with secondary notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Ebbegarden ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Ebbegarden is perfect for IPAs.

Ebbegarden kveik comes from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal, Norway. Ebbegarden has traditionally produced fruit, which is believed to be the source of the fruitiness in their kveik. During the Viking age, the mild climate made many Vikings settle down to fish and farm the land in Stordalen, and the first church was built in the 1100s. Beer and spirits were a big part of celebrations and gatherings for birth, confirmations and burials, and people made their own beer with kveik, especially for these gatherings.

Primary flavors: Apple and pear
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and citrus
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Ebbegarden ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

​Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.14 Eitrheim

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Eitrheim multi-strain comes from Reidar Eitrheim in Tokheim. The flavor and aroma primarily derive from apricot and peach, with secondary notes of orange and pineapple. Eitrheim ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Eitrheim is suitable for IPAs, pale ales, and NEIPAs.

The Eitrheim kveik comes from Reidar Eitrheim from Tokheim, Norway. Tokheim is located close to Odda in the heart of the Hardangerfjord and next to the Folgefonna National Park. The yeast has been passed on for generations, and Reidar got it from his grandfather. The yeast is very versatile and can be used in different beer types such as IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Stouts, and Porters.

Primary flavors: Apricot and peach
Secondary flavors: Orange and pineapple
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Eitrheim ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the
optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can
expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition
to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity,
increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

​Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.22 Stalljen

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Stalljen multi-strain originates from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from tropical fruit, mango, and pineapple, with secondary notes of orange and lemon. Stalljen ferments well between 12–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Stalljen is highly versatile and works well for pseudo-lagers and IPAs.

The Stalljen kveik comes from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal, Norway. Hornindal is situated north of the Jostedal glacier. Historically, the main industry in Hornindal was farming and scythe forging. The Seljeset farm was a traditional self-sustained farm holding animals. The Stalljen name means stable, and comes from their old horse stable which now holds a private pub and brewery.

Primary flavors: Tropical fruit, mango and pineapple
Secondary flavors: Orange and lemon
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Stalljen ferments well from 12°C/ 38°F and up to 54°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

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Hands On Review: Inkbird ITC-308 Dual Stage Temperature Controller

Updated: March 28, 2025

Inkbird’s ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temperature Controller is a dual stage, pre-wired Digital Temperature Controller

The ITC-308 comes in the original version as well as an updated Wi-Fi enabled model.  This review covers both editions of this controller.

Why a Temp Controller?

Temperature controllers, sometimes referred to as over-riding thermostats, can control devices like refrigerators, freezers and fermentation heating devices to provide a consistent temperature for your kegerator, fermentation chamber or brew system. They do this by monitoring the temperature and cycling on and off the device in question. Generally, you will set the device to full cooling or heating power and the temperature controller takes over from there.


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Inkbird ITC-308 WiFi Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller… $34.99 on Big Spring Deals


Dual vs Single Stage

Dual stage means that the ITC-308 can control both a heating and cooling device.  Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.  This controller displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade.  Dual Display shows both measured and set temperature.

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Homebrew Yeast Deals Roundup… Two Sales End Soon

30% Off BAJA Yeast (ends 3-31)!

If you’re looking for a cold fermenting yeast with a neutral character, BAJA from CellarScience is the perfect candidate. Originally developed and popularized by the Modelo Group, this Mexican yeast strain will produce clean, crisp lagers and finishes dry. Allowing for the balanced expression of malt and hops, BAJA will become your go-to yeast for fermenting Mexican-style light lagers, dark lagers, and cold IPAs.

Every batch is PCR tested to ensure contamination free yeast.

Dosage:
Two sachets are enough to treat a 5–6 gallon batch. When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 2.5–4 grams per gallon of wort. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

Direct Pitch or Rehydrate:
BAJA yeast can be direct pitched with great results by sprinkling it onto the surface of the wort in your fermenter. However, proper hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation and is especially recommended for beer with a starting gravity above 15°P (1.061 SG). To hydrate yeast, first sanitize the yeast pack and a pair of scissors. Boil tap water to sterilize and then cool to 85-95°F (29-35°C). Use 10 grams (0.35 oz) of water per gram of yeast. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes, and then swirl. Use small amounts of wort to adjust the temperature of the slurry to within 10°F (6°C) of the wort temp before pitching. Ferment between 50-57°F (10-14°C).

Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-57°F
Flocculation: Medium-high
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Attenuation: 78-85%
Similar Strains: WLP940
Gluten-freeCellarScience Yeast:

For years liquid yeast has been sold as the higher quality option but times are changing. Yes, 20 years ago dry yeast was made by bread yeast producers and the quality was not as good as liquid yeast. CellarScience is helping to flip that script with the release of five high quality dry yeasts. Cell count and viability is usually higher than commercial liquid yeast pitches, which vary from pouch to pouch and don’t ship well. CellarScience yeast can be pitched directly in most batches of wort, offering significant time savings. Yeast that is quick and easy to use, high quality, and available at a reasonable cost adds up to a tremendous value. Quality yeast that doesn’t “break the brink”.

CellarScience® BAJA Dry Yeast


Kveik Yeastery Sale (ends 3-31)

Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.

Complete Lineup! Kveik Yeastery Yeasts at MoreBeer


Recent Amazon Yeast Deals:

Recent yeast and yeast related deals we’ve found on Amazon.

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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong

Updated: March 28, 2025

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!

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.

There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenterHands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.


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30% Off CellarScience BAJA Dry Yeast!

If you’re looking for a cold fermenting yeast with a neutral character, BAJA from CellarScience is the perfect candidate. Originally developed and popularized by the Modelo Group, this Mexican yeast strain will produce clean, crisp lagers and finishes dry. Allowing for the balanced expression of malt and hops, BAJA will become your go-to yeast for fermenting Mexican-style light lagers, dark lagers, and cold IPAs.

Every batch is PCR tested to ensure contamination free yeast.

Dosage:
Two sachets are enough to treat a 5–6 gallon batch. When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 2.5–4 grams per gallon of wort. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

Direct Pitch or Rehydrate:
BAJA yeast can be direct pitched with great results by sprinkling it onto the surface of the wort in your fermenter. However, proper hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation and is especially recommended for beer with a starting gravity above 15°P (1.061 SG). To hydrate yeast, first sanitize the yeast pack and a pair of scissors. Boil tap water to sterilize and then cool to 85-95°F (29-35°C). Use 10 grams (0.35 oz) of water per gram of yeast. Sprinkle the yeast onto the water, allow the slurry to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes, and then swirl. Use small amounts of wort to adjust the temperature of the slurry to within 10°F (6°C) of the wort temp before pitching. Ferment between 50-57°F (10-14°C).

Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-57°F
Flocculation: Medium-high
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Attenuation: 78-85%
Similar Strains: WLP940
Gluten-freeCellarScience Yeast:

For years liquid yeast has been sold as the higher quality option but times are changing. Yes, 20 years ago dry yeast was made by bread yeast producers and the quality was not as good as liquid yeast. CellarScience is helping to flip that script with the release of five high quality dry yeasts. Cell count and viability is usually higher than commercial liquid yeast pitches, which vary from pouch to pouch and don’t ship well. CellarScience yeast can be pitched directly in most batches of wort, offering significant time savings. Yeast that is quick and easy to use, high quality, and available at a reasonable cost adds up to a tremendous value. Quality yeast that doesn’t “break the brink”.

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Made in The US Oxygen Regulator – on sale for $4.99!

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Oxygenation/aeration generally improves the strength and vigor of your fermentations and helps to decrease lag times.

Made in the US Oxygen Regulator

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Kegland DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve… $14.29! + Hands on Review & Digital Upgrade

15 PSI Duotight Blowtie Spunding Valve with Gauge

DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve With Gauge

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The BlowTie is a diaphragm based adjustable spunding valve used to release pressure from kegs and other pressure vessels. It features a usable range of 4 to 15 PSI, and the diaphragm construction means it has a wider pressure range than spring based spundling valves. This unit can be easily disassembled for cleaning using a phillips head screw driver. Accuracy of the gauge is plus or minus 2 PSI.


 

A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve – for loads of information on building and using a Spunding Valve.

For a limited time William’s Brewing has Cannular on sale for just $11.99 as part of their Year End Clearance!

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Hands on Review: Fermonster Fermentors

Updated: March 26, 2025

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.


Fermonster PET Fermentor

With all of the fermentor choices out on the market, there are plenty of good reasons to not be fermenting in that plastic bucket that came with your starter homebrew kit. Most of us make that realization when we can no longer fool ourselves into calling it “white”, and it carries the aroma of all the previous hop varieties it’s seen. PET Plastic fermentors are the logical next step up from the HDPE plastic buckets.

PET Is far less porous than HDPE. Because of that, it makes for a great oxygen barrier. As a material, HDPE passes through 50x the amount of oxygen over a given time than PET. So PET makes for better long ferments like if you’re lagering (or are just the forgetful type). Glass is an even better oxygen barrier, not allowing any oxygen to permeate it. But from a practical perspective, just like Coca-Cola figured out, glass is heavy and creates a nasty mess when you drop it. PET Is also cooler than that plastic bucket because the fermentor is clear, which allows you to view the exciting chemistry going on inside your brew.

The Fermonster comes in different sizes and options. They come as big as 7 gallons or as small as 1 gallon. And also intermediary sizes of 6 gallons and 3 gallons. You can get it without a spigot or with one if you want to do gravity beer transfers instead of using a siphon.


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Kveik Yeastery Sale at MoreBeer!

Kveik is a Norwegian multiculture yeast that traditionally was used in farmhouse brewing, and passed on from father to son through many generations. It is known to ferment incredibly fast and creating unique flavors and aroma.

Complete Lineup! Kveik Yeastery Yeasts at MoreBeer

K.1 Voss

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Voss multi-strain comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss. The flavor and aroma primarily stem from orange, tangerine, and citrus. Secondary flavors include tropical fruit and mild spiciness. Voss ferments well between 15–40°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Voss is well-suited for farmhouse ales, IPAs, pale ales, and sours.

The Voss kveik comes from Sigmund Gjernes in Voss, Norway. Voss is situated south of the Jostedal glacier. Voss was somewhat isolated from the larger cities, and most people were farming and self-sustained. People shared kveik mainly with each other, and because of the distance to other settlements, the kveik was rarely mixed with other types. The Voss kveik is unique in taste and aroma, much because of the great work done by Sigmund and others to preserve the yeast throughout the years.

Primary flavors: Orange, tangerine and citrus
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and mild spiciness
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Voss ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 40°C/ 104°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.9 Ebbegarden

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Ebbegarden multi-strain originates from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from apple and pear, with secondary notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Ebbegarden ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Ebbegarden is perfect for IPAs.

Ebbegarden kveik comes from Ebbegarden farm in Stordal, Norway. Ebbegarden has traditionally produced fruit, which is believed to be the source of the fruitiness in their kveik. During the Viking age, the mild climate made many Vikings settle down to fish and farm the land in Stordalen, and the first church was built in the 1100s. Beer and spirits were a big part of celebrations and gatherings for birth, confirmations and burials, and people made their own beer with kveik, especially for these gatherings.

Primary flavors: Apple and pear
Secondary flavors: Tropical fruit and citrus
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Ebbegarden ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

​Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.14 Eitrheim

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Eitrheim multi-strain comes from Reidar Eitrheim in Tokheim. The flavor and aroma primarily derive from apricot and peach, with secondary notes of orange and pineapple. Eitrheim ferments well between 15–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Eitrheim is suitable for IPAs, pale ales, and NEIPAs.

The Eitrheim kveik comes from Reidar Eitrheim from Tokheim, Norway. Tokheim is located close to Odda in the heart of the Hardangerfjord and next to the Folgefonna National Park. The yeast has been passed on for generations, and Reidar got it from his grandfather. The yeast is very versatile and can be used in different beer types such as IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Stouts, and Porters.

Primary flavors: Apricot and peach
Secondary flavors: Orange and pineapple
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Eitrheim ferments well from 15°C/ 59°F and up to 38°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the
optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can
expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition
to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity,
increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

​Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

K.22 Stalljen

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Stalljen multi-strain originates from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal. The flavor and aroma primarily come from tropical fruit, mango, and pineapple, with secondary notes of orange and lemon. Stalljen ferments well between 12–38°C and will ferment faster at higher temperatures. At an optimal temperature of 31–35°C, you can expect fermentation to take up to 72 hours. Stalljen is highly versatile and works well for pseudo-lagers and IPAs.

The Stalljen kveik comes from Stig Seljeset in Hornindal, Norway. Hornindal is situated north of the Jostedal glacier. Historically, the main industry in Hornindal was farming and scythe forging. The Seljeset farm was a traditional self-sustained farm holding animals. The Stalljen name means stable, and comes from their old horse stable which now holds a private pub and brewery.

Primary flavors: Tropical fruit, mango and pineapple
Secondary flavors: Orange and lemon
The intensity is medium at high fermentation temperatures, and at lower temperatures, it will be less intense.

Stalljen ferments well from 12°C/ 38°F and up to 54°C/ 100°F. The higher fermentation temperature, the faster fermentation. At the optimum temperature (31-35°C) expect fermentation to finish in 72 hours. When fermentation is done at low temperatures you can expect fermentation time to increase. For high gravity beers, we recommend users to pitch two packs of yeast and add yeast nutrition to ensure a healthy fermentation.

Pitch directly into wort by sprinkling it across the surface, or rehydrate yeast. For fermentation below 18°C/ 64°F, or high gravity, increase pitching rate to 60 g/HL.

Available in homebrew sachets (7 gram/0.25 oz per 20-30L/ 5-8 US gallons of wort) and brewery pouches (300 gram/10.5 oz per 1000 liter/264 US gallons of wort.

 

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LalBrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale – $5.99 + free prime ship

Craft A Brew - LalBrew Abbaye™Belgian Ale Yeast - Belgian Ale Dry Yeast - For Craft Blondes, Dubbels, Tripels & Quads

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  • DRY YEAST – Brew your best Belgian Ales with Lalbrew Abbaye. Try our LalBrew AbbayeBelgian Ale Dry Yeast, a strain used to ferment a variety of Belgian Ales like Belgian blondes, dubbels, tripels, and quads.
  • QUALITY – This strain produces beers with a spicy, fruity character with tropical notes of banana when fermented at higher temperatures and dark fruity notes of raisin, date, and fig when fermented at lower temperatures.
  • FLEXIBLE FERMENTATION – LalBrew AbbayeBelgian Ale Yeast performs best in a fermentation temperature range of 63-77 °F.
  • HOME BREW INGREDIENTS – Our active dry yeast does not require hydration or a yeast starter to begin fermentation.

 

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Bootleg Biology Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit – on sale for $42.99, limited availability deal of the day

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Make truly unique beer by fermenting with your very own local yeast. With Bootleg Biology’s Backyard Yeast Wrangling Tool Kit you can capture wild yeast by simply stepping outside. The kit includes everything the experimental homebrewer needs to capture wild bugs, create agar plates, and isolate yeast.

Includes:

  • Detailed instruction book & web-based content
  • Half-gallon capture vessel
  • Bug membrane systems
  • Sterile cotton swabs
  • Test tubes
  • Pipettes
  • Bootleg Biology’s Wild Yeast Agar blend
  • Sterile petri dishes
  • ParaFilm
  • Bootleg Biology Fermetrics™ stickers
  • The famous Bootleg inoculation loop (a paper clip)

Also includes a Free Local Yeast Project Contributor pack! Once you’ve isolated a strain, becoming a Contributor is as simple as sticking a cultured swab in the included envelope and dropping it in a mailbox. Postage is pre-paid in the U.S.! As an added bonus: If you send your viable local yeast culture to Bootleg Biology, it will be banked in their laboratory freezer! You won’t ever have to worry about losing your fantastic local yeast culture.


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Hands on Review: Fermonster Fermentors + Limited Time Deal on 1 Gallon Fermonsters via Kit Combo Sale

Updated: March 23, 2025

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.


Limited Time Deal on 1 Gallon Fermonsters via Kit Combo Special at MoreBeer

For a limited time MoreBeer is discounting kits buy one get one half off. Applies to all grain and extract versions, mix and match is okay.

Buy One Beer Recipe Kit Get One 50% OFF!

This deal actually gets you two 1 gallon Fermonster Fermenters!


Fermonster PET Fermentor

With all of the fermentor choices out on the market, there are plenty of good reasons to not be fermenting in that plastic bucket that came with your starter homebrew kit. Most of us make that realization when we can no longer fool ourselves into calling it “white”, and it carries the aroma of all the previous hop varieties it’s seen. PET Plastic fermentors are the logical next step up from the HDPE plastic buckets.

PET Is far less porous than HDPE. Because of that, it makes for a great oxygen barrier. As a material, HDPE passes through 50x the amount of oxygen over a given time than PET. So PET makes for better long ferments like if you’re lagering (or are just the forgetful type). Glass is an even better oxygen barrier, not allowing any oxygen to permeate it. But from a practical perspective, just like Coca-Cola figured out, glass is heavy and creates a nasty mess when you drop it. PET Is also cooler than that plastic bucket because the fermentor is clear, which allows you to view the exciting chemistry going on inside your brew.

The Fermonster comes in different sizes and options. They come as big as 7 gallons or as small as 1 gallon. And also intermediary sizes of 6 gallons and 3 gallons. You can get it without a spigot or with one if you want to do gravity beer transfers instead of using a siphon.


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Dual Scale Refractometer with ATC, Brix 0-32%, Gravity 1.000-1.130 – $14.39 w/Coupon

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  • 【Dual Scale for Brix and Specific Gravity 】this handheld refractometer features a dual scale for measuring both Brix and Specific Gravity parameters simultaneously, making it easier and convenient to measure the progress of beer brewing and fermentation without switching between units
  • 【High Precision with ATC Function】This brix refractometer can be consistently accurate readings in range of 0-32° Brix and 1.000-1.130 for specific gravity. Featuring with automatic temperature compensation (ATC) ensures accuracy even under varying temperature conditions, making it perfect for both fieldwork and laboratory settings without the need for manual temperature correction
  • 【Easy to Use】This brix meter refractometer is easy to use, easy to calibrate, and easy to clean.Designed with a high-quality optical glass lens, large and easy-to-read scale with sharp numbers accurate readings for both refractometer brix and specific gravity, even in challenging lighting conditions.
  • 【High Quality and Professional】Metal body, rubber where it needs to be. Comes with a few pipettes, a small screwdriver for calibrations and all the tools and instructions included in the handy plastic box. The eye piece twists to allow you to finely focus on the readings. It's both an excellent value and excellent indispensable tool
  • 【Designed for Brewing】This portable Brix refractometer is an excellent tool for winemakers and vineyard owners, with just a few drops of liquid, you can quickly determine the specific gravity or Brix of unfermented beer or wine, helping you monitor sugar content at every stage of fermentation, from wort to final product, improve efficiency and productivity!

 

For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

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Hands on Review: MoreBeer’s Fermentap Magnetic Stir Plate

MoreBeer’s Fermentap Stir Plate along with a 3,000 mL Erlenmeyer Flask

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.

About Stir Plates and Erlenmeyer Flasks

Stir plates are pretty simple machines. There’s a small electric motor in a housing with a flat surface for you to set your vessel on that has wort needing to be stirred. When the motor spins, a magnetic field is created as a by-product of the electric motor. This is used together with a small plastic-coated magnet that looks like a small capsule, called a stir bar. If your flask is filled with wort, the stir bar spins around at the speed of the electric motor in the stir plate and creates turbulence in your wort. It creates a vortex like an underwater tornado as the spinning motion pulls wort down towards it and then flings it away when it contacts the stir bar.

This underwater tornado is the key to the stir plate’s success in preparing starters. This stir plate motion has two functions: 1) Keeping the yeast constantly in suspense and not letting them settle out, 2) The constant circulation of wort helps expose all of the wort to the surface where it can interact with incoming oxygen and purge CO2 developed by the yeast’s fermentation processes. There have been experiments done that show you can more than double the amount of yeast cell growth in a starter made with a stir plate versus a starter that doesn’t.

The vessel of choice for starters made on a stir plate is the Erlenmeyer flask (named after a German chemist who invented it in 1860). Its wide, flat base make it stable to sit on your brew table or on the stir plate without concerns of it getting bumped and tipping over. And very importantly, its flat bottom allows your stir bar to rest in the center and spin. A glass growler with its domed-in bottom, will not keep the magnet centered and then won’t work to stir the wort.



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When looking for Erlenmeyer flasks, you want to make sure you get one made with Borosilicate glass. It is less sensitive to growth/shrinkage with temperature extremes, meaning it can go through thermal shock with less risk of breaking. But there’s an important caution here. Borosilicate is not recommended for direct heating. I heard from a Customer Service Manager at a homebrew shop about the horrific pictures he got from someone that was carrying their boiling starter wort from stove to sink when the glass bottom broke and showered his [sandaled] foot with glass and 200 degree wort. So boil in a separate vessel before pouring into your flask, or let it sit and cool a bit before you move to the cooling stage.

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