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Thermometer vs. The InkBird - Q & A

We recently received a question from a Brewer who was using an InkBird for Temperature Control who noted the temperature differences between the I...

Pitching Yeast

Once you have the wort or juice in place and at the right Pitching Temperature, unscrew the lid and pitch the yeast into the Fermenter. Fermentati...

Aeration

Boiling removes air from the Wort and the Yeast needs air to Survive and Work. Air, or better yet, clean oxygen needs to be replaced. The ideal wa...

Yeast Propagation & The Racking Port

The racking port has a another use besides racking. The Port location (the smooth circle on the side of the cone, is placed so the finished be can ...

A Little MiniBrew History and Tribute to John S. Thomas

During the later part of 1996, it became clear to John that his Hobby was about to really come to life. It was in those formative months that John...

MiniBrew Over Stainless Steel?

Recent eMail from an Old Customer I purchased an SS Brewtech Brew Bucket as an upgrade, but took it back opting to go with a MiniBrew fermenter in...

Plastic or Stainless Steel

The first thermoplastic, celluloid, was developed over 120+ years ago. The first serious use was by German researchers in the early 1930s. Their ne...

The Large Bottom Valve (or Racking Port)

To keep the System closed to outside bacteria, connect a hose from the kettle to the bottom valve (or racking port). With a pump or using gravity, ...

Dead Yeast Removal

Spray the Bottom Valve with a diluted solution of bleach of your chosen sanitizing solution. Open the Valve and drain the dead yeast into a small p...

Boiling Water & Oxygen

Because boiling removes oxygen from the wort, it must be added back so the yeast can have a little clean air along with their grain. You can attac...

Mini Brew History & Evolution

Hobby Beverage Equipment Company is the manufacturer the MiniBrew line of Conical Fermenters and All-Grain Brewing Tanks. We were the first to int...

The Bacteria Ball or Cup...

We do not supply a ball or a cup that fastens on the bottom valve because we feel this is a source of bacteria. When the cup is removed to dump th...

24" SS304 Mash Paddle - Free Gift

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Teflon Tubing 1/2" OD x 17 5/8" Long

$12.50

False Bottom for the 15 Gallon Mash Lauter Tun (13.875" in Diameter)

$46.50

It's been great participating in the development of new beer taste and styles. I feel a huge factor in our success is because of the quality of our small batch brewing equipment and our wonderful customers.

~ John