Beer Brewing

Hydrometer vs. Refractometer: Accuracy at Final Gravity – BrewMyBeer.online For final gravity (FG) measurements, a properly temperature-corrected hydrometer offers direct, alcohol-unaffected readings and is generally considered more accurate. A refractometer, while convenient for small samples, requires a complex alcohol correction …

When it comes to maintaining a pristine brewing environment, the cleanliness of your wort chiller is paramount. Between plate chillers and counterflow chillers, my two decades of experience have shown me that counterflow chillers generally offer a significantly easier cleaning …

Choosing between a copper and stainless steel immersion chiller hinges on balancing chilling speed, durability, and maintenance. My decades of brewing experience confirm copper’s superior thermal conductivity for rapid chilling but at the cost of higher maintenance and susceptibility to …

Choosing between a cooler mash tun and a stainless kettle mash tun is a foundational decision impacting thermal stability, process control, and budget. While a well-insulated cooler excels at maintaining consistent temperatures with minimal intervention, a stainless kettle offers direct …

Choosing between BIAB (Brew In A Bag) and a Malt Pipe system often boils down to balancing upfront cost, brew day complexity, and crucially, efficiency. My extensive testing indicates malt pipe systems generally yield higher and more consistent brewhouse efficiencies …

Choosing between the Anvil Foundry and Digiboil for budget electric brewing hinges on your priority: the Anvil Foundry offers integrated pumping and more robust temperature control for a slightly higher initial investment, ideal for consistency. The Digiboil, while more budget-friendly, …

Choosing between SS Brewtech and Blichmann Engineering for pro-sumer brewing gear hinges on your priority: SS Brewtech excels in refined, aesthetically pleasing conical fermenters and integrated temperature control, ideal for precision fermentation. Blichmann Engineering offers robust, workhorse systems known for …

Choosing between a Clawhammer Supply and a Spike Solo 120V brewing system boils down to your brewing philosophy: Clawhammer offers a robust, integrated all-in-one experience ideal for streamlined production, while Spike Solo provides a premium, modular platform designed for expandability …

Choosing between the Grainfather and BrewZilla all-in-one brewing systems hinges on your priorities. The Grainfather offers premium build quality, refined design, and robust Bluetooth control for precise repeatability, often at a higher price point. The BrewZilla delivers powerful heating elements, …

Deciding between the Grainfather G30 and G40 hinges on your brewing volume aspirations, need for speed, and budget. The G40 offers a substantial upgrade in batch size potential (up to 38L vs. 23L finished beer), significantly faster heating with 3300W …