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Fermzilla Tri-Conical Ultimate Combo Pack | Pressure Kit, Blowtie 2 Spunding Valve & Insulating Jacket Included | Gen 3.2 | 7.1G | 27L

Fermzilla Tri-Conical Ultimate Combo Pack | Pressure Kit, Blowtie 2 Spunding Valve & Insulating Jacket Included | Gen 3.2 | 7.1G | 27L

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The Ultimate FermZilla Combo Pack! Get the Gen 3.2 FermZilla Tri-Conical & our most highly recommended accessories at an unbeatable price!
Includes some of our favorite accessories for the FermZilla, such as the Pressure Kit with Floating Dip Tube so you’re always racking the clearest beer, Duotight BlowTie 2 for pressure fermentations and flow control keg transfers, and Insulating Jacket to help maintain stable fermentation temps
These accessories will help unlock the FermZilla’s full potential, so buy them together and enjoy the savings!
Combo Pack Includes:

FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter | Gen 3.2 | 7.1G
Plastic Pressure Kit w/ Floating Dip Tube
Duotight BlowTie 2 Spunding Valve
Insulating Jacket
FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter

The Gen 3.2 FermZilla Tri-Conical features a newly designed collection container with top & bottom PCO1881 ports. The collection container has a 3″ T.C. opening and installs on the Conical with a 3″ T.C. butterfly valve. The molded 3″ T.C. ferrule on the tank is a huge improvement over the Gen 2 model—eliminating the complicated dump valve design and simplifying the collection container connection. Brew with confidence on the new Tri-Clover FermZilla!

NOTE: The primary example photo shows the collection container from the Gen 3 FermZilla.

Out of the box, the FermZilla Conical is an amazing fermenter that will immediately step up your game on the cold side of the brewing process. But what we love most about this unit is how easily it is to upgrade as you go—adding more functionality and gaining more precise control over your fermentation with each new accessory. Below are some of our favorite add-ons for the FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter.

Pressure Kit
The FermZilla is the perfect option for brewers that want all the advantages of a conical fermenter without the price tag of a full blown stainless steel unit. It allows you to dump trub, harvest yeast, and with the addition of the FermZilla Pressure Kit, you can carbonate and serve – all in one vessel! The clear PET tank allows you to visually monitor fermentation activity and is pressure rated to 2.4 Bar (34.8 psi), which means you can ferment under pressure, reducing ester and fusel alcohols in your finished beer. This also gives the ability to perform pressure transfers. If you prefer to move your finished beer to a keg or other vessel, you can do so with little to no oxygen exposure.

Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid
Add a 2″ T.C. port to your fermenter by replacing the standard lid with the FermZilla Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid. This will give you an opening to add dry hops or other additions without needing to remove the entire lid, or you can upgrade down the road with a Hop Bong sight glass in order to add CO2 and purge your hop charge of oxygen. PCO1881 threaded ports are still there for Ball Lock Caps, as well as undrilled ports for an optional Thermowell and Temp Twister cooling coil.

Hop Bong Pressure Pack
The ultimate upgrade kit! The Hop Bong Pressure Pack has all of the parts included with the Pressure Kit and Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid but fully parted out to remove the guess work. If the Tri-Conical is your first FermZilla fermenter, this accessory kit is for you. Load up the Hop Bong, flush it with CO2, purge out oxygen with the handy PRV on top, then simply open the Butterfly Valve to inject your beer with a 6 oz payload of dry hops.

FermZilla Gen 3 vs Gen 3.2:

3″ x 3″ T.C. butterfly dump valve
3″ T.C. compatible collection container
600 mL collection container w/ top & bottom PCO1881 threaded ports
What’s Included:

FermZilla 27L Tank with 3″ T.C. Bottom Port
3″ T.C. Butterfly Valve
600 mL Collection Container with 3″ T.C. Connection
Stainless Steel Stand with Swing Handles
Stainless Steel Handle Assembly
Top Lid with PRV (35 psi)
3″ tri-clamp with gaskets
3-Piece Airlock
Graduation Sticker
Adhesive Thermometer
Spare Seals
Specs:

27 L (7.1 gal) Total Volume
Pressure Rated to 2.4 Bar (34.8 psi)
Height in Stand – 29.5″
Height w/ Airlock – 33.7″
Tank Diameter – 13.9″
Diameter in Stand – 15.3″
Lid & Collection Container Ports – 28 mm PCO 1881 threads
Temperature Rating:
When not under pressure, do not expose to liquids above 131°F
When under pressure, do not expose to any temperatures above 95°F*
*Please note that the temperature rating for the FermZilla tank is lower when using it under pressure. When not under pressure, it is perfectly safe to transfer wort into the tank below 131°F or to use hot liquids below this temp for cleaning. When under pressure, make sure to keep your fermentation temperature below 95°F and keep the fermenter in an environment that is below 95°F ambient. This is especially important when fermenting with kveik yeast. These strains are known to ferment hot if no temperature control is being used. Exceeding the temperature rating may compromise the tank, leading to a shorter life span or sudden failure to maintain pressure. Even with proper use, we recommend replacing the tank every two years.

Installation Note: For best performance with your Floating Dip Tube, ensure there is not an excess amount of slack when the silicone dip tube is installed and shorten it if needed. With the floating dip tube installed on your empty FermZilla, you ideally want the dip tube to hang freely with just enough length for the end of the dup tube to touch the bottom of the tank.

Please note: when using the FermZilla under pressure, you must perform a water pressure check to ensure your connections are leak proof. To do this, fill your FermZilla up with water, apply at least 15 psi pressure, and check for leaks around all caps and threads.

Pressure Stress
If you use the FermZilla to ferment under pressure, or you use CO2 to pressure transfer or force carbonate your finished beer, it is very important that you conduct semi-annual inspections of your tank. Even with perfect care, the FermZilla tank may show signs of wear from pressure stress over time. We recommend visually inspecting your tank for stress creases or other signs of wear once or twice a year. A hydro test should be conducted every two years, even if no signs of wear are found. The process is simple:

Fill the tank to the brim with water
Replace the Red PRV with a Green PRV rated to 4.5 BAR or higher
Pressurize the tank to 4 BAR (58 psi)
Check for leaks, then replace the Red PRV when finished
If leaks or potential points of failure are found, replace the tank before you continue using pressure with your FermZilla.

General Care
Taking good care of your FermZilla begins with cleaning and sanitizing the unit before and after use. The tank is made from food-grade PET, which is beautifully clear, but can be sensitive to long soaks in cleaners and acid-based sanitizers. In general, we do not recommend leaving products like PBW or StarSan soaking in the tank for more than an hour. Extended soaks have the potential to degrade the PET material and shorten the lifespan of the tank.

KegLand Part number: KL25898


 

Fermzilla Tri-Conical Ultimate Combo Pack | Pressure Kit, Blowtie 2 Spunding Valve & Insulating Jacket Included | Gen 3.2 | 7.1G | 27L FE215 

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  • This combo is included in the mix and on sale for $219.99. That’s a $43 savings.
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Announcing: KegLand Rechargeable Power Sprayer!

KegLand Rechargeable Power SprayerKegLand Rechargeable Power Sprayer

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  • Perfect for spraying down brewing equipment with dissolved cleaners or sanitizers
  • Attach the optional Ball Lock Keg Post Adapter to convert the sprayer into a line cleaning device
  • Empty the large 33.8 oz tank up to 30 times on a single charge

The Power Sprayer is a fantastic multi-purpose device that can be used for spraying down your brewing equipment with cleaners and sanitizers or converted into a pressurized line cleaning system. The tank features graduated volume markers and can be emptied up to 30 times on a single charge. The nozzle knob can be adjusted to turn the stream into a fine mist or a powerful jet.

This product is made from food grade Santoprene, PP, PE, Silicone and stainless components.

Battery Life
The pump has large 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery. On a full charge the battery will empty the tank 18-30 times so it lasts for ages. If you use fine mist it will be closer to 18 times but if you use a jet/stream the battery will last closer to 30 times.

Includes:

  • 33.8 oz Reservoir Tank
  • Power Sprayer Nozzle and Dip Tube
  • White Plastic Adjustment Head Sprayer
  • 6″ USB-C to Standard USB Cable
    • *Does not include USB wall charger

KegLand Part Number: KL40860


 

This is a rechargeable power sprayer that you can use to spray sanitizers and cleaners (see: Star San Tips & Tricks for details on the spray bottle method of sanitizing). The fact that it’s usb-c rechargeable means that you don’t need a manual sprayer to dispense solution. That’s amazing!

Beyond that a ball lock adapter is available that converts this into ball lock line cleaner!

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Kegland American Sanke Tap Keg Coupler – D-Style – most popular in US – $23.99 – limited availability, Matches 2021 Deal

D-Style Keg Coupler | Sanke Keg Beer Tap | Stainless Steel Probe | PRV | Beer & Gas Barbs Included D1506

Sanke Keg Beer Tap – D-Style (With PRV) from Morebeer

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The most popular keg coupler in the USA. Commercial D-Style sanke beer tap, also called a coupler, has a lock down mechanism that gives a solid click when engaged. Heavy duty construction is designed to withstand commercial usage. Beer is dispensed out of the top port, the side port is for gas.

This is the default tap used by most American Craft breweries. Here is a partial list of breweries that have been reported to being using American D style kegs.

Abita
ACME
Alaskan
Alexander Keith
Anderson Valley
Bad Frog
BayHawk
BBC
Black Dog
Blanche de Chambly
Blue Moon
Breckenridge
Brooklyn
Bruin Pale Ale
Budweiser
Busch
Carlsburg
Celis
Cider Jack
Columbia Brewing
Coors
Coors Light
Corona
Deschutes Black Butte
Devil Mountain
Dos Equis
Eel River Brewing
Ellicottville
E.J. Phair
Fat Tire
Firehouse
Firestone
Flying Dog
Foster’s
Full Sail
Genesee
George Killian’s Irish Red
Goose Island
Gordon Biersch
Grant’s
Green Mountain Cidery
Hamms
Hard Core Cider
Henry Weinhard’s
High Falls
Holy Cow Red
Hornsby’s
Hudson Valley
Humboldt
Ice House
Killarney
Killian’s Irish Red
Kirin Ichiban
Kokanee
Labatt Blue
Leinenkugel
Little Kings
Lost Coast
Lowenbrau (US)
Mad River
Maudite
Miami Trail Brewing
Michael Shea’s
Michelob
Mickey’s
Middle Ages
Miller
Milwaukee’s Best
Modelo
Molson Canadian
Moosehead
Natural
New Amsterdam
New Zeland Steinlager
Nor’Wester
North Coast
O’Doul’s
Old Milwaukee
Old Vienna
Pete’s
Portland Mactarnahan’s Amber
Portland Oregon Honey
Pyramid
Razors Edge
Red Ale
Red Dog
Red Hook
Red Wolf
Rogue Dead Guy Ale Rogue Hazelnut Brown Rogue Red
Rolling Rock
Sam Adams
Saranac
Saxer Brewing
Schmitt’s
Shiner Bock
Ship Inn
Shipyard
Sierra Nevada
Sleemans
Southpaw
Spanish Peaks Black Dog
Starr Hill Brewery
Steinlager
Strohs
Tecate
Thomas Kemper
Trois Pistoles
Unibroue
Wasatch
Weinhard’s
Whitbread Ale
Widmer Hefeweizen
Woodchuck Dark & Dry Cider
Wyder’s
Yuengling
Zebra


 

MoreBeer says this is the most popular keg coupler style in the US.

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as 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.

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Sanke Keg Beer Tap – D-Style (With PRV) D1506

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this matches a deal of the day that was offered in December of 2021. Historically, the lowest price I have recorded for this was $22.99 back in June of 2019.

Deal valid 12/20/2024 only while supplies last

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Ends Soon: KegLand Bucket Blaster – on sale for… $64.99 at William’s Brewing

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KegLand Bucket Blaster via William’s Brewing

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The KegLand Bucket Blaster will clean kegs, carboys, and fermenters with a steady stream of cleanser or sanitizer while you are free to do other things. Just set up the 3 1/2 bucket basin and fill with your sanitizer or cleanser solution, set a keg or carboy over the jet, and plug in to let the pump continuously rinse. Includes gas and beer ball lock disconnects with tubing so you can hook up a keg and have it continuously rinsed.

For safety, always plug into a GFCI plug. We recommend the use of Brewer’s Edge, PBW, or Saniclean cleansers in this unit, as Star San will foam excessively.


 

  • William’s Brewing has the Kegland Bucket Blaster on sale for just $64.99 for a limited time.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

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Also Consider: Hands On Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer

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KegLand Bucket Blaster – on sale for… $64.99 at William’s Brewing

KegLand Bucket Blaster

KegLand Bucket Blaster via William’s Brewing

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

The KegLand Bucket Blaster will clean kegs, carboys, and fermenters with a steady stream of cleanser or sanitizer while you are free to do other things. Just set up the 3 1/2 bucket basin and fill with your sanitizer or cleanser solution, set a keg or carboy over the jet, and plug in to let the pump continuously rinse. Includes gas and beer ball lock disconnects with tubing so you can hook up a keg and have it continuously rinsed.

For safety, always plug into a GFCI plug. We recommend the use of Brewer’s Edge, PBW, or Saniclean cleansers in this unit, as Star San will foam excessively.


 

  • William’s Brewing has the Kegland Bucket Blaster on sale for just $64.99 for a limited time.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

KegLand Bucket Blaster

Also Consider: Hands On Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer

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BrewZilla Gen 4 Temperature Control and Programming Tips and Tricks!

Updated: December 17, 2024

This write up 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.

BrewZilla Gen4 Temperature Control and Programming Tips and Tricks

The BrewZilla Gen4 has a list of features that make it unique from other All-In-One brew units. Those are covered here: https://www.homebrewfinds.com/hands-on-review-brewzilla/. But there are some significant functions and features that need a deeper look to fully understand them. In this write-up, I will focus on temperature control as well as programming tips to automate your brew day.

Temperature

When I first got the BrewZilla Gen 4 with the Bluetooth temperature probe, I didn’t understand it. I thought it just gave me the option to use either the temperature sensor in the base of the unit (like most other AIO units), or the Bluetooth as a wireless probe sitting in the grain bed. But that’s not it. It uses both sensors SIMULTANEOUSLY. No mass market controller does that- AIO or otherwise. To get that kind of functionality you’re talking a custom-built controller running some of the advanced brew control software.


Learn More: Hands on Review: BrewZilla All Grain Brewing System!


Kegland’s implementation of dual-probe control is very simple and straightforward in the BrewZilla. To best understand how this works, you need to think of your system in its recirculation loop. The wort drains down from the grain bed to the bottom, gets heated by the elements in the base, then gets sucked into the pump to get dumped on top of the grain again. The Bluetooth probe sits in the middle of the grain bed, and base sensor sits in the small volume of wort getting heated by the elements. When you’re at a steady target temperature, both of these probes should read about the same, as you ideally have uniform temperature throughout your system.


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Kegland Duotight Inline Regulator (control each keg separately!) – $7.99 + free ship eligible, limited availability

Duotight In-Line Regulator D1046

Duotight In-Line Regulator via MoreBeer

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The Duotight In-Line regulator works with both gas and liquid. Easily adjust the flow with the yellow adjustment knob. 8 mm Duotight fittings at both inlet and outlet make this unit perfect for use with EVABarrier 8 mm OD tubing (D1717 or D1718).

Suitable for applications ranging from 0-150 psi. Since this unit does not have a built-in pressure gauge, it can be used in the full pressure range without ever needing to purchase or swap out the gauge. We recommend using an adjustable relief valve/spunding valve on your keg to set the pressure.

This regulator is perfect for lowering your mains water pressure for use with the Continuous Soda Carbonator Keg Lid.

Specifications:

  • Pressure Range: 0–150 psi
  • Suitable for mains water pressure
  • Liquid and gas compatible
  • Easily disassembles for cleaning
  • 8mm (5/16″) Duotight fittings at both ends
  • Wall mountable
  • Made from non-corrosive acetyl, nitrile, and stainless parts

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as 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.

Duotight In-Line Regulator D1046

Related: Hands on Review: Kegland Inline Secondary Regulator!

Also: Duotight In-Line Regulator with Gauge D1047  and BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve with Gauge FE962

DuoTight Review!

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I Recommend These for DuoTight Fittings!

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Great DEAL, Ends Today: Kegland Cannular Home Beer Canning Machine

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Cannular Canning Machine

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The KegLand Cannular can seamer is one of the most compact and easy to use benchtop can seamers around. With a single operator you can seam/seal the cans in under 5 seconds meaning this compact machine is suitable for small breweries or brewpubs doing small production runs. The Cannular comes with a die for a size 202 beer can lid.  Additional dies will be available in the future, but for right now, only cans with a size 202 lid can be canned on this machine.

SAFE 24 VOLT POWER (OPTIONAL) If you have ever used a can seamer you would know that you can sometimes spill liquids while processing cans. As a result we have made the Cannular machine with 24v DC so even when you make a mess you don’t have a risk of electrocuting yourself. This also makes the machine easier to clean and wash down. An optional step down transformer plugs into any 110 volt outlet. If you do not purchase this optional transformer, you need to get an Anderson Plug twin wire lead so you can feed power into the Cannular Canning Machine.  Suitable DC power sources besides transformers include cordless drill batteries, and even car batteries.

GO ANYWHERE & EASILY RECYCLED Cans are a fantastic choice for outdoor events, parties, pool events, or at the beach. Broken glass can be dangerous and difficult to clean up completely. Cans on the other hand are the safest choice in this respect.

LIGHT BLOCK  Many beverages especially beer can get damaged quickly due to light. If you expose many beers to sunlight for even 5 minutes the beer can become light damaged (“skunked”). Even softer light such as indoor lights will damage beer over time and noticeable skunking can occur with both incandescent and fluorescent light globes within hours. So unless you keep your glass bottles in the dark all the time you will compromise the beer quality. Aluminium cans solve this problem by blocking 100% of damaging light. Dimensions 14″ depth x 9″ wide x 20″ height.

The Cannular Canning machine comes already adjusted to use the 500ml cans that we sell. If however you use different can sizes or the machine has become out of alignment in shipping you may need to adjust the Cannular.

 

Cannular is rarely discounted. Periodically you’ll see some limited scratch and dent deals but almost never is there a discount on brand new units.

  • These are selling for just $399.99.
  • For some pricing clarity, Williams has previously sold used units for $399.99.

Cannular Canning Machine

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Add on a filler and save another $50!

William’s Brewing is discounting all orders with very few exceptions by up to $90 as part of their Holiday Sale. Use coupons above to get the deal.

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Also: Hands on Review: Kegland Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer – Homebrew Canner

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Today Only: Kegland New 5 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Kegs – on sale for $94.99 (limit 1) or you can pay MORE for a used keg from a major supplier

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, these are on sale for $94.99 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.

Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

Also 2.5 Gallon Size: Corny Keg – 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG416

Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Kegs!

An Illustration of why this is such a great deal! LESS than a used keg when you factor in shipping

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Kegland Saber LED-lit Rechargeable Refractometer – on sale for $39.99 at William’s Brewing

Kegland Saber LED Rechargeable Refractometer

Saber LED Rechargeable Refractometer via William’s Brewing

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A dual scale refractometer quickly measures how much sugar is in a solution on a both a brix and specific gravity scale. The more sugar in solution, the higher the reading. Just put a few drops of wort or juice on the lens and close the cover. Then look through the eyepiece to read the sugar content in both brix and specific gravity (brix 0-32, specific gravity 1.000 to 1.130).

A refractometer is not a replacement for a hydrometer, as it cannot easily be used to check the brix or specific gravity of sugar solutions that contain alcohol. To do this with a refractometer, you can use brewing software like BeerSmith*. However, it is ideal for quickly checking initial sugar content, whether in the field when checking the ripeness of grapes, or when mashing to immediately see the specific gravity of the runoff.

Not all refractometers are the same. The picture at right shows a comparision view at the same camera exposure of our William’s Refractometer on the right and a generic refractometer on the left with the same light source. Note the brighter and larger display made possible by the higher quality optics in the William’s Refractometer.

Besides an LED light so you can use it in the evening in the vineyard, ours also features automatic temperature compensation, a vision adjustable eyepiece with removeable rubber eye cup, padded case, eyedropper, calibration screwdriver (calibrate to zero brix/specific gravity by using tap water) and instructions. This runs on three included LR41 button batteries (common in hearing aids).


 

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.

Saber LED Rechargeable Refractometer

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter + DEAL Ends Today

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: December 8, 2024


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FermZilla All Rounder

Fermenting under pressure has been a technique I have had my eye on for some time now and have felt the urge to experiment with it more and more lately. To me the most appealing benefit of pressurized fermentation is that at the end of fermentation the beer is fully carbonated and ready to drink (not accounting for beers that benefit from a period of conditioning). Other benefits include a potentially quicker fermentation, a higher retention of desirable aroma compounds that otherwise might be off gassed (e.g. hop aromas), and the ability to ferment at warmer temperatures without a high presence of unwanted esters.


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RAPT Fermentation Chamber

RAPT Temperature Controlled Fermentation Chamber

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Many home made products can greatly be improved with perfect temperature control. The Rapt Temperature Controlled Fermentation Chamber gives you an efficient means of setting, monitoring and controlling temperature, which is perfect for beer and wine making, salami making, leavening bread, fermenting yogurt, kombucha, germinating seeds, growing sprouts, kimchi, sauerkraut, olives, cheese, making spirit washes, mushroom growing, and more. Accurate temp control is the key to getting reliable and repeatable results.

The control panel comes complete with an integrated color TFT screen, the integrated secondary regulator that can be used to regulate gas into the chamber with our Inline Regulator with an integrated gauge or alternatively this can be switched over to the Gauge integrated BlowTie unit to regulate residual pressure in your fermenter. The 4 button color display conveniently shows a log of historic temperature graphs, allows you to start, set/stop temperature profiles and gives you access to other critical information for that particular fermentation.

The top of the unit also has room to install an optional item C16 Spunding Valve and or item C11 Mini Regulator, so you can ferment under pressure and not cut any holes in the unit for hoses. See Kee’s video below for more on this.

This multi purpose chamber can also be used as a kegerator. In particularly cold climates where the ambient temp is below zero, this chamber can warm your kegs and prevent them from freezing. This chamber also has a higher keg storage capacity than a conventional kegerator that takes up the same footprint. This unit can hold four 5 gallon Ball lock kegs on the floor and has enough headroom that you can also fit another layer of four 2½ gallon ball lock size kegs above this. A provision for keg faucets is not included, so you would have to drill holes in the door if you decided to use this as a tall kegerator.

What is RAPT?

RAPT is a dedicated Internet of Things (IOT) Hub for fermentation logging and control. It’s a free service whereby any RAPT enabled product can both log and store data to the hub where you can conveniently access this data. The RAPT hub can also allow you to control your devices remotely giving you control of the device regardless of where you are.

For more information on the portal, and how to create a free account, click HERE.

The RAPT portal enables you to make complex temperature profiles that involve different temperature settings over time. This means you can start/run a temperature profile that is fully automated, and you can also use the app to monitor and or change a temperature setting remotely. It even interfaces with the RAPT Pill floating hydrometer to give you real time specific gravity readings remotely. Note that the KegLand RAPT Pill hydrometer is currently not available in the USA, but can be ordered for USA delivery through AliExpress.

The RAPT Chamber is not compatible with the Barron Tilt Bluetooth Hydrometer, although you can of course still use a Tilt with this, it will just not interface with the RAPT portal.

Specifications:

  • Integrated Heating: 50watt Heating Power
  • Cooling Capacity: 300watt Cooling Power
  • Max Power Consumption: 225 Watts
  • Refrigerant: r600a
  • Connectivity: Wifi (802.11) and Bluetooth
  • Temperature accuracy: +/- 0.1C
  • Temp Resolution: 0.1C
  • Integrated Screen: 2.8inch (diagonal) Color LCD
  • Interior Temperature Range: 29°F to 100°F
  • External Dimensions:
  • Width: 22″
  • Depth: 24″
  • Height: 70″
  • Internal Dimensions:
  • Width: 17¼”
  • Depth: 19½”
  • Height: 55″

Why buy this over a glycol chiller?

Typically in the past, some customers have needed to resort to glycol chillers to chill fermenters but this represents several issues:

1. Glycol chillers often require a very cold liquid to enter into a fermenter causing an excessively cold part in the fermenter core.

2. Glycol chillers consume significant amounts of power and in most instances more than double what the RAPT chamber would consume.

3. Glycol chillers often result in spilling sticky glycol especially when hoses are connected and disconnected to the fermenter.

4. Glycol chillers generally require penetrations through the walls/lid of the fermenter making the fermenter less sanitary and requiring more cleaning.

5. Many glycol chillers and fermenter combinations do not have sufficient power or are not well enough insulated to cool to sub-zero temperatures. So crash chilling is not possible. This is a significant compromise to a temperature-controlled solution and also results in less ability to clarify the finished beer.


 

  • When these were introduced they sold for $1,499. As of this update they’ve dropped $200 to $1,299.
  • Scheduled truck delivery is also free to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.
  • As of this posting, William’s is discounting this by $200 when you buy 2 or more. That’s a total savings of $400 if you buy two.

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From William’s Brewing: If you want the ultimate in year round temperature control, the KegLand RAPT Fermentation Chamber is the clear choice. Featuring both cooling and heating, and a precise WIFI Thermomstat linked to the RAPT Online Portal, the RAPT is expandable in many ways.

Already a very competitive $1299.99 with free truck shipping, we are now throwing in two 30 Liter All Rounder Fermenters at no charge. Just enter coupon code 2ROUNDER at checkout.


RAPT Fermentation Chamber – remember promo code 2ROUNDER to get the deal, no need to add the fermenters to your cart

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  • DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing.  Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
  • Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
  • Check out my extensive Hands on Review
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

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Check Your CO2 Regulator for Leaks! + Deal Ends Today

We get a lot of people contacting us when trying to track down a C02 gas leak in their draft systems, and wondering how to test their regulator to make sure it is not leaking C02. This little knurled shut off cap is the answer. This 1/4″ female flare shut off cap features a sealing O ring, and knurling so you can tighten it without tools. Great for shutting off an unwanted 1/4″ male flare gas line.

Also is a good tool to use if you suspect your regulator is leaking gas. See the above picture for details on how to do this.

1/4″ Flare Shut Off Cap – Regulator Leak Tester


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Ends Today: Save on Recently Released Nukatap Mini Faucets & Mounts (have experience multiple sellouts)

The Nukatap Mini is the first small beer faucet with big faucet features, like forward sealing, an optional self closing spring, laminar flow to minimize foaming, and a removable stainless spout. It also has new innovations like integrated over molded Santoprene® seals, which will last the life of the faucet without replacement. The faucet body is molded from POK plastic which can withstand autoclave temperatures, and the over molded seals can withstand the harshest cleaning chemicals. Over molded seals get rid of O rings, eliminating the places behind O rings where crud and bacteria can hide.The Nukatap Mini is the first small beer faucet with big faucet features, like forward sealing, an optional self closing spring, laminar flow to minimize foaming, and a removable stainless spout. It also has new innovations like integrated over molded Santoprene® seals, which will last the life of the faucet without replacement. The faucet body is molded from POK plastic which can withstand autoclave temperatures, and the over molded seals can withstand the harshest cleaning chemicals. Over molded seals get rid of O rings, eliminating the places behind O rings where crud and bacteria can hide.

Due to it being made of POK plastic with a POK molded shuttle, the first pour from a Nukatap Mini will have less foam than from a conventional metal faucet due to the fact that cold beer cools down POK plastic faster than it does metal. The POK plastic also insulates better than brass or stainless, a helpful feature between pours.

The Mini debuts a new shank system which eliminates the need to drill a 7/8” hole in your cooler or refrigerator door. The new Nukatap Mini Shanks (available for 8mm and 6.5mm Evabarrier tubing) use EvaBarrier tubing to draw the beer right to the tap, and are secured with three screws to the outside, preventing the shank from rotating, a common problem with metal shanks and coolers.


Retailers have struggled to keep Nukatap Mini in stock. They’ve gone in and out of stock sometimes for months at a time. As of this update nearly all options and accessories are in stock at William’s Brewing

Nukatap Mini Faucet & Shanks

Kegland has introduced a faucet mount for Nukatap Mini Faucets. There are two models. One that’s designed for horizontal mounting and one that’s for vertical mounting.

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Kegmenter Sale! UniVessel Fermentation AND Serving Keg

Kegmenter Fermentation Keg - 7.6 gal. FE582

Limited Time Deal via Blowout Sale!

MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.

MoreBeer Blowout Sale!

This sale includes steep discounts on multiple sizes of Kegmenter UniVessel Fermenters

Related: Benefits of Using Kegs for Fermentation

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William’s Brewing has a short 12% off sitewide sale going on right now. Applies to orders of $75 or more. Grain and sugar are excluded from the sale. Not retroactive to previous orders.

William’s rarely does % off sales. Use coupon code 12SANTA.

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Hands on Review: Nukatap Counter Pressure Bottle Filler + Limited Time DEAL

Updated: December 6, 2024

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!

Nukatap Bottle Filler

As with many homebrewers, my experience with the hobby began with making a boxed kit on my stovetop with about 50 bottles of drinkable beer when all was said and done. It was enough to keep me coming back, advancing in skill and acquiring equipment as time went on. I realized quickly that bottling was my least favorite part and was looking forward to ditching the bottles and getting into kegging. This change was one that made a big impact as far as increasing enjoyment of the hobby for me – that and getting out of stovetop brewing and into an electric brewing setup.

Inevitably, I found myself in the situation where I still needed to fill a few bottles from time to time, mainly for competitions. Now that I was kegging all my beer, I wanted an option that wouldn’t interrupt that practice too much. At the time, the most prevalent options for homebrewers were complicated counterpressure systems or the Blichmann Beer Gun. I opted for the latter and used that for several years to successfully bottle my competition beers. It has its pros and cons (discussed more later), and I always kept my ear to the ground on other options.


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Kegland Polycarbonate Sight Glass, 2 Piece Set – $10.49 + free ship eligible, limited availability, matches 2022 deal

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Kegland Polycarbonate Sight Glass – 23.5 in from MoreBeer

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Made from polycarbonate, these simple sight gauges are easy to install and clean. It comes with a 1/2 in BSP threaded post featuring a barb with o-rings and a 23.5 in polycarbonate tube that can be cut down to size.

Note: The tube may require a hose clamp to keep it fixed to the barb.

Kegland Part Number: KL03742


 

With some Teflon tape, for homebrew use, BSP is generally compatible with MPT..

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as 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.

Polycarbonate Sight Glass – 23.5 in. MT521

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this matches a deal of the day that was offered in March of 2022.

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Reader Tip: KOMOS Draft Line Kit – DuoTight Tees + EVABarrier – Blowout Pricing!

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KOMOS® Draft Line Kit

These are intended for use with KOMOS Kegerators. However… they’re just lines of EVABarrier tubing and DuoTight fittings. So they’ll work in any DuoTight setup.

Kegland’s DuoTight system along with their EVABarrier Tubing are amazing. Check out my extensive hands on review for a deep dive into the system.

MoreBeer has these marked down drastically. As an example, the three tap option is marked down to just $6.99 from… $19.99.

KOMOS® Draft Line Kit

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Hands on Review: Kegland BlowTie Spunding Valve

BlowTie v2 w/Gauge that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.

A Spunding Valve allows you to maintain a set pressure. If pressure in the vessel exceeds the set point, it is expelled. It generally consists of an adjustable PRV valve, a tee, a gauge and a way to connect to your keg.

Why a Spunding Valve?

There are loads of homebrew related applications for a Spunding valve ranging from pressurized fermentation to naturally carbonating to fixing over carbonated beers and lots more.  Check out our resource post on the subject.  It’s arguably the go-to resource on the Internet on the subject

BowTie v1 Assembly

BlowTie v1 & v2!

This review covers both the original v1 Kegland v1 BlowTie & v2. Both are DuoTight compatible. The biggest difference is v2 has an integrated gauge, where v1 required an add-on gauge.

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Kegland BlowTie v1

BlowTie v1 assembly that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.

But first, more about DuoTight!

Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing.  They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility.  They’re also, generally speaking, very well priced.  DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps.

Check out my extensive Hands on Review

Check out the end of this review for a list of all of my DuoTight related reviews and resource posts.


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Hands on Review Kegland BlowTie Spunding Valve v1

The BlowTie Spunding Valve assembly consists of the BlowTie, a DuoTight Tee Fitting, a DuoTight to flare fitting, a DuoTight pressure gauge and two small pieces of EVABarrier Tubing.

The BlowTie is the heart of this build.  It has DuoTight Push to Connect connections on both side as well as an adjustment knob to set pressure.  Related: DuoTight Hands on Review. Continue reading