Category Archives: Tech in Homebrewing

Rare Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Rare Deal on TILT!

Deals on TILT are rare, why? This is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.


5% Off One, 10% Off Two at Amazon

For a limited time take 5% Off One, 10% Off Two TILT Hydrometers at Amazon (select colors, other items are available that count toward the second item). Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Tilt Wireless Orange Hydrometer and Thermometer: Patented Brewing Technology for Precision Monitoring & Control for Fermentation of Beer, Wine, Cider, Mead & More – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


10% Off (one or more) at SoCal

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

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

Tilt Hydrometers at SoCal Brewing Supply – remember promo code welcome10


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Top 10 Reasons to Homebrew – According to ChatGPT

What is ChapGPT?  ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture. It’s designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the input it receives. ChatGPT is trained on diverse internet text and can perform various language-related tasks, such as answering questions, engaging in conversations, writing creative content, and more. It’s a part of the GPT-3.5 series, and its capabilities include natural language understanding and generation, making it versatile for a wide range of applications. – ChatGPT’s explanation of itself

I asked ChapGPT to tell my why someone should homebrew.  Here’s what it said along with some of my commentary.

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Backdoor Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Rare Deal on TILT!

Deals on TILT are rare, why? This is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

10% Off (one or more) at SoCal

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

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

Tilt Hydrometers at SoCal Brewing Supply – remember promo code welcome10


Works with Brewfather App!  Sign up for a free trial! – check out our Hands on Review Continue reading

Inkbird 1,000 Watt Sous Vide Cooker (Digital Recirculating Heat Stick)

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cookers, 1000 Watts Stainless Steel Thermal Immersion Circulator with Recipe, Digital Interface, Precise Temperature and Timer for Kitchen, Food Slow Cooker

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cookers, 1000 Watts Stainless Steel Thermal Immersion Circulator

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

Highlighted Features
  • Wifi Remote Control: The WIFI sous vide cooker only support 2.4Ghz WIFI, but once connected with the sous vide machine with your router via APP InkbirdPro, it could be checked and controlled anywhere you're
  • Powerful Yet Quiet Cooker: This sous vide cooker keeps a homogeneous temperature for up to 20 L of water even at full 1000 W output; ultra-quiet with less than 40 dB noise at 1 m
  • Sosu Vide Cooker & Intelligent Design: Our sous vide cooker features a wide temperature range of 77-210°F (25-99°C) within 0.1°C accuracy and the max timer setting of 99 hours; intuitive LCD touch controls allow effortless adjustment and tracking
  • Cook Like a Chef at Home: Achieves restaurant quality meals with ease by preserving juices, moisture and flavors thanks to precise temperature control; retains all of the health and nutrition benefits that are difficult to achieve from traditional cooking; included easy-to-follow sous vide cooking recipe book recommended by top chefs
  • Reliable Cooking Partner: Additional calibration function is added to Inkbird Precise Cooker, which can keep a more accurate temperature at any time. Calibration range: -10F~10F

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Possible brewing uses could include: getting and keeping strike water at temp, direct use (with a filter bag in a mash tun or BIAB mash), maintaining temperature for sour mashes and getting to a boil more quickly (or helping to maintain a boil) for both all grain and extract batches.  Note that homebrewing is, generally speaking, not the intended purpose of this device.  Contact the manufacturer with questions about suitability for your application.

I have a Sous Vide Cooker from Anova (completely different model and manufacturer).  Check out my First Looks Post on that.  Anova also has an article on their website about brewing with the Anova One.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Inkbird Sous Vide Precision Cooker , 1000 Watts WIFI Sous Vide Machine Immersion Circulator ISV-100W with Recipes on Thermal Immersion Sous vide cooking Machines & APP (American Standard)  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

EasyDens by Anton Paar - Smart Hydrometer - Digital Density Meter – Extract Content, Sugar Content and Alcohol Content - Plato, Specific Gravity (SG), BABO, Baumé, Brix, g/L, KMW, Oechsle, ABV, Proof

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer

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Highlighted Features
  • Smart & Fast Digital Hydrometer: EasyDens offers quick measurements in under 5 seconds, providing precision readings for your favorite beverages.
  • Beer Brewing: Measures specific gravity (SG) and °Plato, perfect for wort gravity testing and fermentation monitoring.
  • Wine Making: Reads in °Brix, °KMW, °Oechsle, °Baumé, °Babo, and sugar concentration (g/L) covering all essential metrics for wine production.
  • Alcohol Distilling: Measures alcohol content in % v/v, % w/w, and °Proof, suitable for sugar-free spirits with 0.5 %v/v accuracy.
  • Automatic Temperature Compensation: Ensures accurate readings regardless of temperature.
  • Free Mobile App: Includes the Meister App Suite for iOS & Android—track fermentation progress, monitor specific gravity and sugar content, and know the optimal bottling time right from your smartphone.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity: Enables wireless data transfer to smartphones or tablets via a companion app for real-time measurement monitoring and recording.

 

EasyDens by Anton Paar – Smart Hydrometer – Digital Density Meter – Extract Content, Sugar Content and Alcohol Content – Plato, Specific Gravity (SG), BABO, Baumé, Brix, g/L, KMW, Oechsle, ABV, Proof – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Inkbird 1,000 Watt Sous Vide Cooker (Digital Recirculating Heat Stick)

Sous Vide Machine| Inkbird Wifi Sous Vide Cooker, 1000W Remote Control Immersion Circulator with APP RecipesTimer Alarm Mobile Notification | 3D Water Heating Ultra-Quiet |Gift Idea (ISV-200W)

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cooker

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

Highlighted Features
  • 2.4GHz Wifi Sous Vide Cooker: Connect the Sous Vide to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network via Free APP: InkbirdPro, then you could SET and Monitor the Sous Vide Machine on your phone wherever you're.Could set your family members as administrators on the app if you're willing to share the device monitoring data with them, support max 100 administrators at a time
  • Accurate Timer: The immersion circulator supports timer (Timer Max:100 Hours ) and temperature settings ( Temperature range: 32℉~194℉( 0℃~90℃) ). Precisely set the water to a preferred temperature, then you can get the doneness you desire every time as this preset cooking method ensures perfect results.High temperature accuracy: 1℉(0.1℃)
  • Protection and Temperature Alarm: The WiFi Sous Vide Cooker will stop working and alarm when the water level is lower than the minimum scale line, it will also sound alarm when the current temperature reaches the target temperature. You won’t miss any important change in the cooker. Please feel free to contact us, we will reply in 24 hours
  • Easy to Use and no noise: To improve your favorite meals or cook new dishes, tons of amazing foods can be created with it easily. Fix the Sous Vide to your pot with the clamp, fill the pot with water, seal the food in a bag and put it into the pot, set the food to the exact temperature, then you can get perfect doneness you desire. We have prepared some recipes in the app and the personalized customization recipe is now available
  • Powerful&Durable: The preset cooker has adopted stainless steel column and high-end fast heating element. The 1000Watt cooker is powerful enough to heat up the water to the set temperature quickly and it will perfectly maintain the temperature for an extended period of time


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Possible brewing uses could include: getting and keeping strike water at temp, direct use (with a filter bag in a mash tun or BIAB mash), maintaining temperature for sour mashes and getting to a boil more quickly (or helping to maintain a boil) for both all grain and extract batches.  Note that homebrewing is, generally speaking, not the intended purpose of this device.  Contact the manufacturer with questions about suitability for your application.

I have a Sous Vide Cooker from Anova (completely different model and manufacturer).  Check out my First Looks Post on that.  Anova also has an article on their website about brewing with the Anova One.

Sous Vide Machine| Inkbird Wifi Sous Vide Cooker, 1000W Remote Control Immersion Circulator with APP RecipesTimer Alarm Mobile Notification | 3D Water Heating Ultra-Quiet |Gift Idea (ISV-200W)

– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Black Friday Sale on Barrels!

MoreBeer is running a massive Black Friday Sale for a limited time. Several different barrels are included in the mix!  Discount applied at checkout.

MoreBeer Black Friday Sale!

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Hands on Review: Brewfather App! – Recipe Formulation, Calculators & Brew Day Tools + Limited Time BLACK FRIDAY Deal

Updated: November 20, 2024

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


Limited Time Deal… Black Friday Sale!

brewfather black friday sale

  • Brewfather very rarely does discounts.  As of this posting, for a short time, Brewfather is offering a whopping 25% off premium when you use coupon code SAVE25
  •  This ties the best deal we’ve ever seen on Brewfather.
  • Redeamable only on the webapp, will not work on smart phone apps.
  • Check Brewfather to see if you can still get in on this.
  • Are you a TILT Owner? – Brewfather directly Integrates with TILT and more.

25% Off Brewfather! – remember promo code SAVE25


Brewfather App

Depending on your brewing personality, you might take notes on paper, do no recipe calculations at all, or use brewing software. I started using BeerSmith when I moved to all-grain brewing, since there were more variables to control when making a recipe and more process steps to keep track of. I’ve been using BeerSmith 2 for the past 5 years, and that’s established my baseline expectations of brewing software. That’s the perspective used when I evaluated the Brewfather software.


Give it a Try!

Brewfather offers a free full feature trial.  After the trial period, you’ll still have access via a limited, non-expiring account

Our 10 Most Recent Reviews | Great Deals – Our Last 50 Finds


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TILT Wrench and Bottle Opener

Tilt Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener

Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener

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Highlighted Features
  • Tilt wrench is a tool for removing the cap of your Tilt hydrometer.
  • The rubber over-mold keeps the plastic cap intact and free from any scratches or dents.
  • The handle gives you leverage to remove the hard to turn caps.
  • As a bonus the product doubles as a bottle cap remover.

 

Tilt Standard Wrench + Bottle Opener – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: Tilt Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Get a Deal on TILT!

Backdoor Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Works with Brewfather App!  Sign up for a free trial! – check out our Hands on Review

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Inkbird Inkbird WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer [Monitor Kegerator & Fermentation Temps] – now… $17.54 w/25% 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

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “kegerator” and “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

11/19 2:30 AM Central: These are selling for $23.39. Apply the 25% off coupon on the product page and the price drops to $17.54 at checkout. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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 Room– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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TILT Repeater – extend your TILT’s Range

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Tilt Repeater

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

Designed for stainless steel fermenting vessels and kegs, the Tilt repeater can be placed inside a refrigerator along with a keg or fermenter and extends the range of your Tilt hydrometer so it can reach more distant locations where you might have a tablet, phone, or Tilt Pi plugged in for continuous automatic logging solutions. The Repeater can repeat the signal from one Tilt at a time as long as its signal is strong enough. It is waterproof and has a 6 month battery life with the included USB-micro rechargeable li-ion battery. The Repeater updates at least once every 2 minutes.

Instructions for use are as follows:

  1. Unscrew caps on each end the plastic enclosure. Gently push out electronics assembly.
  2. Using the color key located on the battery holder, press the button repeatedly to select the desired Tilt hydrometer color to repeat. For example press the button once to repeat a red Tilt or twice to repeat a green Tilt. To turn the repeater off, press the button repeatedly until the LED blinks red.
  3. Confirm desired color selected by opening the Tilt app and verifying selected color shows an initial specific gravity of 0.000 and temperature of 0°F (-17.8°C). Once the repeater connects (indicated by periodic green LED flash) it will show the actual repeated values.
  4. Return assembly to tube and screw caps back on. Place repeater as close as possible to Tilt hydrometer (but still outside fermentor) and verify green LED flashes indicating a connection.

 

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

TILT Repeater increases the range of TILT

Tilt™ Repeater – Use With Tilt Hydrometer (Not Included) – via Amazon

TILT™ REPEATER – Extended Range for for Bluetooth HYDROMETER AND THERMOMETER

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Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

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TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

Rare Deal on TILT!

Deals on TILT are rare, why? This is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

10% Off (one or more) at SoCal

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

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

Tilt Hydrometers at SoCal Brewing Supply – remember promo code welcome10


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How-To: iSpindel Brew Temperature Control – Using Smart Life, IFTTT and Ubidots!

iSpindel WiFi Hydrometer - Samsung Battery *FREE WORLDWIDE delivery*

Updated: November 6, 2024

Thank to you Neil Catley for this write up!   Neil assembles iSpindel hydrometers and sells them via eBay

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

Learn More about iSpindel!

Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

Compare iSpindel to TILT

Our iSpindel Review has some thoughts comparing iSpindel and TILT

RARE Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

iSpindel/RAPT Pill/Tilt

Pre-Built iSpindel

As mentioned previously. the iSpindel is a DIY build.  However, it seems that some people are building these and selling them on eBay.  The pictured iSpindel is one such option.

Related: Search Amazon for “Smart Life Plug”



iSpindel Brew Temperature Control – Using Smart Life, IFTTT and Ubidots

by Neil Catley

Note that these are technical, step by step directions.  Specific steps may change over time.  Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Overview

This guide will help you set-up online tools to enable fermentation temperature control using your iSpindel. I find this one of the main benefits of having the device, especially in the cold UK winters when I have a brew going in the garage

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Announcing: KegLand Rechargeable Power Sprayer!

KegLand Rechargeable Power SprayerKegLand Rechargeable Power Sprayer

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

  • 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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Inkbird 1,000 Watt Sous Vide Cooker (Digital Recirculating Heat Stick)

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cookers, 1000 Watts Stainless Steel Thermal Immersion Circulator with Recipe, Digital Interface, Precise Temperature and Timer for Kitchen, Food Slow Cooker

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cookers, 1000 Watts Stainless Steel Thermal Immersion Circulator

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

Highlighted Features
  • Wifi Remote Control: The WIFI sous vide cooker only support 2.4Ghz WIFI, but once connected with the sous vide machine with your router via APP InkbirdPro, it could be checked and controlled anywhere you're
  • Powerful Yet Quiet Cooker: This sous vide cooker keeps a homogeneous temperature for up to 20 L of water even at full 1000 W output; ultra-quiet with less than 40 dB noise at 1 m
  • Sosu Vide Cooker & Intelligent Design: Our sous vide cooker features a wide temperature range of 77-210°F (25-99°C) within 0.1°C accuracy and the max timer setting of 99 hours; intuitive LCD touch controls allow effortless adjustment and tracking
  • Cook Like a Chef at Home: Achieves restaurant quality meals with ease by preserving juices, moisture and flavors thanks to precise temperature control; retains all of the health and nutrition benefits that are difficult to achieve from traditional cooking; included easy-to-follow sous vide cooking recipe book recommended by top chefs
  • Reliable Cooking Partner: Additional calibration function is added to Inkbird Precise Cooker, which can keep a more accurate temperature at any time. Calibration range: -10F~10F


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

Possible brewing uses could include: getting and keeping strike water at temp, direct use (with a filter bag in a mash tun or BIAB mash), maintaining temperature for sour mashes and getting to a boil more quickly (or helping to maintain a boil) for both all grain and extract batches.  Note that homebrewing is, generally speaking, not the intended purpose of this device.  Contact the manufacturer with questions about suitability for your application.

I have a Sous Vide Cooker from Anova (completely different model and manufacturer).  Check out my First Looks Post on that.  Anova also has an article on their website about brewing with the Anova One.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Inkbird Sous Vide Precision Cooker , 1000 Watts WIFI Sous Vide Machine Immersion Circulator ISV-100W with Recipes on Thermal Immersion Sous vide cooking Machines & APP (American Standard)  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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TILT Repeater – extend your TILT’s Range

tilt repeater

Tilt Repeater

More Info

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

Designed for stainless steel fermenting vessels and kegs, the Tilt repeater can be placed inside a refrigerator along with a keg or fermenter and extends the range of your Tilt hydrometer so it can reach more distant locations where you might have a tablet, phone, or Tilt Pi plugged in for continuous automatic logging solutions. The Repeater can repeat the signal from one Tilt at a time as long as its signal is strong enough. It is waterproof and has a 6 month battery life with the included USB-micro rechargeable li-ion battery. The Repeater updates at least once every 2 minutes.

Instructions for use are as follows:

  1. Unscrew caps on each end the plastic enclosure. Gently push out electronics assembly.
  2. Using the color key located on the battery holder, press the button repeatedly to select the desired Tilt hydrometer color to repeat. For example press the button once to repeat a red Tilt or twice to repeat a green Tilt. To turn the repeater off, press the button repeatedly until the LED blinks red.
  3. Confirm desired color selected by opening the Tilt app and verifying selected color shows an initial specific gravity of 0.000 and temperature of 0°F (-17.8°C). Once the repeater connects (indicated by periodic green LED flash) it will show the actual repeated values.
  4. Return assembly to tube and screw caps back on. Place repeater as close as possible to Tilt hydrometer (but still outside fermentor) and verify green LED flashes indicating a connection.

 

Why the TILT is Awesome: Hands on Review: Tilt Bluetooth Fermentation Hydrometer!

TILT Repeater increases the range of TILT

Tilt™ Repeater – Use With Tilt Hydrometer (Not Included) – via Amazon

TILT™ REPEATER – Extended Range for for Bluetooth HYDROMETER AND THERMOMETER

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Where to Find RAPT Pill Digital Hydrometer from Kegland?

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

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

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

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


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

Finding RAPT Pill:

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

Search eBay for RAPT Pill for additional options

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iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer – Pre-Built or DIY iSpindel & Compare w/TILT

iSpindel WiFi Hydrometer - Samsung Battery *FREE WORLDWIDE delivery*

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

Build Your Own iSpindel

iSpindel DocumentationArchived Zip File

Pre-Built iSpindel

As mentioned previously. the iSpindel is a DIY build.  However, it seems that some people are building these and selling them on eBay.  The pictured iSpindel is one such option.


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Compare iSpindel to TILT

Our iSpindel Review has some thoughts comparing iSpindel and TILT

iSpindel/RAPT Pill/Tilt

TILT Hands on Review!

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TILT!

Our TILT Deal Page

RARE Deal on TILT Bluetooth Hydrometer!

iSpindel Review!

Hands on Review: iSpindel Digital WiFi Hydrometer!

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waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper Module – $29.99 + E-Paper Tap Handle Build

waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper Module No Battery Wireless Powering & Data Transfer Provides Android APP Black and White Display

waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper

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  • No Battery Required, No Messy Wiring
  • Refreshed By Smartphone, Comes With Android APP
  • Suitable For Price Tags, Asset/Equipment Tags, Shelf Labels, Conference Name Tags...
  • Black and White Display Colors

 

This is a 2.7″ e-paper display that requires no power. I think this would make the basis for a great e-paper kegerator tap handle!

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waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper Module No Battery Wireless Powering & Data Transfer Provides Android APP Black and White Display – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Related: Make an E-Paper Tap Handle!

Make an E-Paper Tap Handle!

Credit for this photo and build to UnworkableProphet via Printables


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