Make a yeast starter in no time flat using premade, condensed wort—just mix with water and add yeast!
Skip the messy, time-consuming process of making a yeast starter with DME—no boiling or cooling required
Keep Propper Starter™ on hand for whenever brewing inspiration strikes—shelf stable for 2 years with no need to refrigerate
Propper Starter™ is condensed wort in a can, allowing you to make a yeast starter in minutes! No need to make a mess in the kitchen measuring out DME, and no need to waste time boiling and cooling before you pitch your yeast. Simply open a can of Propper Starter™, pour it into your flask along with 16 oz of bottled or distilled water, then add your yeast. It's that simple!
One can of Propper Starter™ with 16 oz of water will make a 1L starter with a gravity of 1.040. It is recommended to use the 1:1 dilution rate, regardless of the original gravity of your wort.
Making a proper yeast starter will offer higher cell counts at the time the yeast is pitched, leading to faster, healthier fermentations and better tasting beer! They're especially recommended for lagers and any beer that has an original gravity of 1.060 or higher.
Instructions:
Sanitize flask, stir bar, top of can and yeast pack
Swirl and open can, then pour contents into flask
Add 16 oz of bottled or distilled water to flask
Pitch yeast and swirl flask to mix
Add stir bar to flask, cover with foil, and mix on stir plate*
Recommended Use:
For high gravity beers (1.060 OG or higher)
For cold pitching lagers
For yeast packs that recommend a starter
For yeast packs nearing expiration
Ingredients: water, barley malt extract, yeast nutrient
Shelf life of 24 months. Refrigeration not required.
*Note: the use of a stir plate is not required for making a yeast starter, but is highly recommended, as it will further increase cell count through continuous aeration. For recommended stir plates and Erlenmeyer flasks, see below under "You Might Also Need".
Propper Seltzer is specially formulated to power your favorite beer yeast through a healthy sugar-based fermentation in as little as 7 days. One dose per five gallons will provide all the nutrients needed for a quick, successful batch of hard seltzer. For an even faster fermentation, we recommend Omega Yeast's Lutra™ Kveik strain, which can get the job done in as little as 4 days' time. One (1) pack provides yeast nutrient for (5) five gallons of sugar wort at 1.060 (15°P) or lower. Recommended for use with these strains: Lutra Kveik Hornindal Kveik Voss Kveik Espe Kveik Directions:
Add sugar to hot water and stir to dissolve. Boil for 10 min, measure gravity and adjust. Once desired gravity is reached, turn off the heat source and add Propper Seltzer nutrient. Transfer sugar base to the fermenter at desired ferm. temp. Aerate by shaking or oxygenating. Pitch your favorite Omega Yeast strain and let it roll.
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Proper Sake Co.
An incredibly crushable light pale ale made with White Koji. Refreshing and citrusy
Includes Cascade and Huell Melon hops
Estimated ABV: 5.5%
Estimated IBUs: 12
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Whether you're in constant search of new ways to push the "traditional boundaries" of brewing, or you're just looking for another crushable crowd pleaser to add to your arsenal of recipes, Proper Sake's White Koji Ale is the beer for you. As the name implies, this recipe is crafted around the specialty ingredient of White Koji. Koji is a staple ingredient in the fermentation processes for sake, soy sauce, miso, and more. But White Koji, in particular, is gaining ground as a new brewing ingredient which can impart a beautiful citric acidity in the final beer.
This recipe from Proper Sake Co. results in an incredibly crushable light pale ale with a slight haze in the glass. The malt character will hang in the background as Cascade and Huell Melon support the overall refreshing, citrusy quality enhanced by the White Koji.
Our friends at Proper Sake Co. are specialists in Kimoto and Yamahai sake production—and have been known to apply their fermentation knowledge to a beer or two. Next time you find yourself in Nashville, TN, pop into Rice Vice bar to sample from their amazing selection of sake.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.052-57
SRM (Color Range): 4
IBUs: 12
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.5%
Please note: Your printed recipe sheet may reference 20 oz of White Koji in the "Recipe Tips" section. The correct amount of White Koji for this recipe is 10 oz.
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Proper Sake Co.
An incredibly crushable light pale ale made with White Koji. Refreshing and citrusy
Includes Cascade and Huell Melon hops
Estimated ABV: 5.5%
Estimated IBUs: 12
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Whether you're in constant search of new ways to push the "traditional boundaries" of brewing, or you're just looking for another crushable crowd pleaser to add to your arsenal of recipes, Proper Sake's White Koji Ale is the beer for you. As the name implies, this recipe is crafted around the specialty ingredient of White Koji. Koji is a staple ingredient in the fermentation processes for sake, soy sauce, miso, and more. But White Koji, in particular, is gaining ground as a new brewing ingredient which can impart a beautiful citric acidity in the final beer.
This recipe from Proper Sake Co. results in an incredibly crushable light pale ale with a slight haze in the glass. The malt character will hang in the background as Cascade and Huell Melon support the overall refreshing, citrusy quality enhanced by the White Koji.
Our friends at Proper Sake Co. are specialists in Kimoto and Yamahai sake production—and have been known to apply their fermentation knowledge to a beer or two. Next time you find yourself in Nashville, TN, pop into Rice Vice bar to sample from their amazing selection of sake.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.052-57
SRM (Color Range): 4
IBUs: 12
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.5%
Please note: Your printed recipe sheet may reference 20 oz of White Koji in the "Recipe Tips" section. The correct amount of White Koji for this recipe is 10 oz.
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Another good all purpose wine yeast used to give complex aromas and flavors, but it really does require proper nutrients to avoid sulfur problems. Especially suited to Chardonnays. Alcohol tolerant to 14%. Ferments from 60 to 80 degrees. Formerly known as "Montrachet". Download the PDF
Our Mini press is great for pressing small quantities of fruit, herbal tinctures, cheese, and more. The stainless steel perforated basket keeps the product in, while the outer basin with pour spout direct the liquid to your collection container. The perforated basket and outer basin are made of stainless steel. The pressing plate and base are made from aluminum.
The press basket diameter is 12 cm wide by 12 cm tall.
Replacement Thermal Starter for BrewBuilt™ IceMaster 100 & Max 4 Compressor. For IceMaster Max 2, click here. This starter is intended for chiller units produced before July 2023 with compressors using R134A refrigerant. For chillers produced after July 2023 with compressors using R290 refrigerant, click here.
Siphon starter for transferring liquids and bottling. Very easy to use and sanitize. A single stroke starts the siphon without disturbing the sediment. Precision designed for smooth, leak-free operation.
The Large Auto Siphon is recomended for use with standard buckets and carboys. We strongly recomend you use 7/16 in ID tubing (not 1/2 in) to prevent air leaks from stopping the siphon.
Replacement starter relay for KOMOS kegerator compressor. Includes compressor starter (black) and compressor protector (white).
Compatible with Standard and Deluxe kegerator models. Not compatible with Double-Wide, outdoor or commercial kegerators.
If your home draft system is a mix of ball lock kegs and commercial sanke kegs, having a coupler with ball lock adapters is a huge plus. This allows you to have all your draft lines ending in a ball lock quick disconnect, making it quick and easy to swap lines from sanke keg to ball lock.
Note that the gas-in adapter has a small line cut into the body of the adapter where the bev-out adapter is smooth.
The check valves will need to be installed before first use. The silicone check valve is inserted on the side gas-in port and the check ball and ball retainer are inserted on the top bev-out port.
D-style sanke coupler
Stainless body
Stainless probe
PRV rated to 4.5 BAR (65 psi)
If your home draft system is a mix of ball lock kegs and European sanke kegs, having a coupler with ball lock adapters is a huge plus. This allows you to have all your draft lines ending in a ball lock quick disconnect, making it quick and easy to swap lines from sanke keg to ball lock.
Note that the gas-in adapter has a small line cut into the body of the adapter where the bev-out adapter is smooth.
The check valves will need to be installed before first use. The silicone check valve is inserted on the side gas-in port and the check ball and ball retainer are inserted on the top bev-out port.
S-style sanke coupler
Stainless body
Stainless probe
PRV rated to 4.5 BAR (65 psi)
New and improved with the professional brewer in mind, the Tilt Pro is the bigger, badder version of the original Tilt Hydrometer. With three times the volume and weight as the original unit, the Tilt Pro's larger size allows for more than double the batter life. With preinstalled Energizer® AA lithium batteries, the Pro will stay powered for up to 5 years depending on usage. So much time you may forget your Tilt actually runs on a battery!
The extra size and weight come with an added bonus: improved specific gravity stability at high krausen, so you will see a steadier read-out on your iPhone, Android, or Raspberry Pi. In addition, Tilt Pro has boosted the range with a high-gain antenna that in testing increased range by 20% vs. the original Tilt. Now you can see your Tilt through thicker heads of foam and heavier stainless steel walls. To top it off they've included the extra decimal of precision available from the sensors and to the read-out so there are now decimal degrees Fahrenheit as well as higher resolution Celsius. Specific gravity now reads out to the 10,000th place (for example 1.0000). You can now see fermentation activity dropping less than a brewer's point per day. In all they've made several adjustments we believe the craft beer professional (and serious home brewer) is sure to appreciate.
Specifications:
Size: 1.7" (43mm) diameter (max) by 5.4" (140mm) tall
Weight: 5.4 ounces (153g)
Specific Gravity Measurement Range: 0.9900 - 1.1200
Specific Gravity Resolution: 0.00001
Temperature Measurement Range: 0°F - 140°F (-17.8°C - 60°C)
Note: Installed lithium batteries include a built in PTC (heat activated fuse) that will temporarily cut power if batteries exceed 140°F.
Temperature resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Absolute Maximum Temperature Range: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Battery: User-replaceable, 2x 1.5v AA battery (Li/FeS2), widely sold as "Energizer® AA Ultimate Lithium".
Replacement Thermal Starter for BrewBuilt™ IceMaster 100 & Max 4 Compressor. For IceMaster Max 2, click here. This starter is intended for chiller units produced after July 2023 with compressors using R290 refrigerant. For chillers produced before July 2023 with compressors using R134A refrigerant, click here.
Healthy, strong, properly rehydrated yeast cells that are prepared for a perfect fermentation
Automated process saves labor
Repeatability: process can be repeated by the machine without variables from human preparation
Increased viability and cell count reduces the amount of yeast needed.
The German made Yeast Booster Pro from Quantor offers a labor saving, precise, repeatable method for rehydrating dry yeast. Designed to rehydrate up to 2,000 grams of yeast at a time (available Yeast Booster Max handles up to 10,000 grams) with built-in temperature control and automated pumping in of water and juice. The result is consistently healthy yeast, producing optimum flavors, with greatly reduced chances of stuck fermentation.
The Yeast-Booster is run by a processor. All the required parameters can be set in the menu: start temperature, target temperature, time, etc. From the menu change the language and adjust the display lighting contrast. In the start phase the water will be heated to 101.3°F/38.5°C. Upon reaching the target temperature the yeast is added to the mixture. During the first phase of the propagation, the yeast will be gently circulated through a membrane pump, which will break up lumps and add oxygen to the mixture. Fresh must from the target tank will be added to the mixture every 15 minutes to acclimate the yeast. At the end of the up-scaling process, the propagated yeast mixture will be pumped into the target tank. The Yeast-Booster can then start the rinsing and cleaning cycle. The cycle lasts 2-3 hours, allowing time for cells to become active and begin replication.
The Yeast Booster is equipped with robust motorized valves, a strong pump for faster emptying, and a perforated stainless screen at the bottom of the tank breaking-up remaining clumps of dry-yeast to reach a fine, homogenous mixture. The unit is jacketed for connection to water (or glycol) for cooling and also features a built-in electric heater for precise temperature control during rehydration. Tank, screen, control panel, and frame are made from stainless steel.
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