Upgrade standard and Plus model X-Series conicals with increased cooling performance Chill down to cold crashing temps when used with glycol and insulation; compatible with any vessel with a 4" T.C. opening Keg Connects and Floating Racking Buoy enable you to pressure transfer the clearest beer at the top of your fermenter 1.5" tri-clamp ferrule for use with additional T.C. accessories like the Pressure Fermentation Kit or Hop Bong Sanitary all stainless steel construction with 3/8" OD inlet/outlet for glycol connection Upgrade your standard model X-series conical with the ultimate in-solution chilling coil—the BrewBuilt Ludicrous Coil! Temperature control is one of the most important aspects of a healthy, happy fermentation. When your fermenting beer gets too hot, the yeast will likely impart off-flavors that can easily overwhelm the taste of your finished beer. The Ludicrous Coil offers a ludicrous amount of surface area (which means more cooling capacity) compared to other chilling coils you'll find. Not only does it manage your fermentation temperature with ease, the Ludicrous Coil has the capacity to chill beer to cold crashing temperatures when used with glycol and insulation. A truly unparalleled unit when it comes to in-solution chilling. You will also need a cold water source to provide the cooling solution. For maintaining ale temperatures, a cooler or bucker of ice water is sufficient in most cases and this method works well with the BrewBuilt Chiller Pump Kit. For maintaining lager temperatures or cold crashing, we recommend the IceMaster Max 2 Glycol Chiller and the Insulated Tubing Set. Sanitary all stainless steel construction with 3/8" OD inlet/outlet. Compatible with 3/8" ID flexible tubing & hose clamps or 9.5mm Duotight adapter. Specifications: Size Coil Height Float Tubing Length 7/14 Gal 18.5" 24" 27 Gal 24" 30" 38 Gal 33" 39"
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking. Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track. Here are some of the new features of the Tilt: Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters. Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision. Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing. New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness. If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C). Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
Due to high demand, the 32 oz is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this item to you when we receive more in late September.
Prevents Off-Flavors: ALDC from CellarScience helps prevent the production of Diacetyl, a butter-like off-flavor, ensuring a cleaner-tasting beer.
Reduces Conditioning Time: By limiting Diacetyl production during dry hopping or fermentation, ALDC reduces the time needed before your beer is ready for bottling or kegging.
Versatile Use: ALDC can be added during yeast pitching or dry hopping, benefiting any beer style, especially those with heavy dry hopping, by controlling hop creep.
Stop hop creep before it happens with ALDC from CellarScience. As modern beer styles call for increasing amounts of dry hops, a new risk for off-flavor in the finished beer arises. Hop creep is the result of yeast beginning a new fermentation when dry hops with trace amounts of fermentable sugars are introduced to the finished beer. This results in further production of Diacetyl and, if yeast are not given enough time to clean up after themselves, can lead to higher levels of Diacetyl in the finished beer. Diacetyl is often referred to as a butter or butterscotch like flavor and is not desirable in most styles, especially at high levels. ALDC, or alpha acetolactate decarboxylase, is a helpful enzyme that can be added at yeast pitching or along with your dry hops to limit the production of Diacetyl to protect your finished beer from off-flavors and reduce the conditioning time needed before its ready to bottle or keg.
Use:
Available in 1 oz dropper bottle or 8 oz and 32 oz Bettix bottles. Add to fermenter during yeast pitching or dry hopping at a rate of 1 dropperful per 5 gallons or 3 mL per bbl. 1 oz contains approximately 35 doses for 5-gallon batches (enough to treat approximately 10 bbl).
Additional Notes:
Although commonly added to heavily dry hopped beers, using ALDC during fermentation can benefit any beer style by reducing Diacetyl production. Brewing hops all contain the naturally occurring enzyme AMG or amyloglucosidase which breaks down long chain sugars into simple sugars that yeast can ferment. The reason hop creep is a relatively new phenomenon is due to the changing ways in which hops are dried and processed. As brewers started to demand more aromatics from their hops, growers began to lower the kilning temperatures to preserve volatile oils. This led to higher levels of AMG left on the hops as well, where they were previously denatured at the higher kilning temperatures. With more AMG present on the hops, dry hopping now leads to more fermentation activity and higher levels of Diacetyl produced after the primary fermentation is complete. Although the simplest remedy to hop creep is time—waiting for the yeast to naturally clean up the extra Diacetyl—ALDC is a great way to reduce conditioning time and the risk of off-flavors in your finished beer.
Storage:
Store in the refrigerator between 32°F and 50°F. The recommended shelf life is 12 months after opening.
The BrewEasy™ Compact All-Grain Brewing System by Blichmann Engineering is the ultimate solution for homebrewers seeking a space-saving brewing setup without compromising on quality. Designed for efficiency, this 2-vessel system uses the innovative Kettle-RIMS process to deliver precise temperature control and crystal-clear wort, eliminating the need for sparging and heavy lifting. Perfect for brewing 5-gallon batches with up to 12 lbs of grain in a 5-gallon BoilerMaker kettle, the BrewEasy™ Compact fits seamlessly into smaller spaces—ideal for apartments or compact breweries. Available in gas or electric (120V/240V) with the patented Boilermaker Surface for easy cleaning, this system ensures a hassle-free brewing experience. Whether you’re new to all-grain brewing or a seasoned pro, the BrewEasy Compact offers professional-grade performance in a smaller footprint. Elevate your brewing game today with Blichmann’s trusted engineering!
System Features
10 Gallon Kettle System
The 10 Gallon BoilerMaker™ (G2 or Surface™ model) is the perfect size for a 5-gallon finished batch with up to 18 lbs of grain.
Direct Deposit Recirculation
Recirculate your wort directly to the heart of the mash for more accurate temperature control and a higher mash efficiency.
Basket
With the simple and secure side catches, mount the heavy-duty 400-micron stainless steel basket on the rim of your kettle for sparging and capturing that last drop of wort.
Full Brewhouse Options
Build the brewhouse to match your brewing style with options for heating type, recirculation, and post-boil chilling.
Welded Tri-Clamp Fittings
1.5" robotically welded tri-clamp fitting
Tri-Clamp G2 Linear Flow Valve
Looking for the perfect flow and the ability to dial it in every time? Our patented linear flow valve design packs the perfect control with a cool-to-the-touch grip.
Rotating Dip Tube
Gone are the days of transferring the hops and trub at the end of your brew day! Only rack off that high-quality crystal clear wort.
Sanitary Tri-Clamp Connections
Tri-clamp connections are sanitary, quick to move, and easy to clean.
Weldless NPT Fittings
Precision-punched NPT ports allow easy operation and leak-free connections.
Rotating Dip Tube
Gone are the days of transferring the hops and trub at the end of your brew day! Only rack off that high-quality crystal clear wort.
QuickConnectors™
Gone are the days of transferring the hops and trub at the end of your brew day! Only rack off that high-quality crystal clear wort.
Heating Options
120V or 240V Operation
We offer our electric BrewEasy™ Compact in 120V and 240V configurations to match the voltage available in your brewery.
BoilCoil™ Immersion Heater
The ultra-low-watt density BoilCoil™ heaters provide 3750 watts at 240V and 2250 watts at 120V for a scorch-free brew day.
Electric BrewCommander™ Digital Controller
The patent-pending BrewCommander™ features touchscreen operation, precise and accurate temperature control, automated step-mashing, purpose-built brewing timers, remote pump control, and more!
Surface Heating Technology
Our US Patent & Patent Pending Surface™ electric heating technology was designed to combine the best features from both Gas and Electric brewing into the Ultimate heating method providing the easiest clean-up EVER seen to date!
HellFire™ Burner
Waiting for a boil is now a thing of the past. This dual-mode, patent-pending burner has twice the power of our previous burner and is unlike anything else on the market. Whether you want efficiency or ultra-blazing heat, this burner is right for you.
Gas BrewCommander™ Digital Controller
The patent-pending BrewCommander™ features touchscreen operation, precise and accurate temperature control, automated step-mashing, purpose-built brewing timers, remote pump control, and more!
SparkBox™
The SparkBox™ Ignition Module paired with the Gas BrewCommander™ Temperature Controller provides the precise power, spark, and repeatability to turn your gas burner into an automatic brewhouse.
Accessories
RipTide™ Brewing Pump
Say goodbye to struggling with a noisy, hard-to-prime, and modified general-purpose pump. The RipTide™, featuring a carbon fiber impeller for added protection against damage caused by dry usage, is the only pump you’ll ever need. Offered in Tri-Clamp and NPT.
Return Tube
The direct deposit perforated return tube recirculates your wort directly into the heart of the mash for more accurate temperature control and a higher mash efficiency.
Flow Meter
Easy-to-use flow meter to set your mash circulation and lauter rates. Doubles as a visual wort color/clarity sight glass.
Hoses and Fittings
Includes all barbs, clamps, gaskets, and hoses needed for your brewery.
Theminator™ Wort Chiller
The Therminator™ is the fastest way to chill your wort to yeast pitching temperature and get your fermentation off to a quick, bacteria-free start.
Thrumometer™
Blichmann Engineering’s patented ThruMometer™ is the perfect pair with the Therminator™ wort chiller giving you an instant temperature reading of your wort going into your fermentor.
Immersion Chiller
Our Immersion Chiller is a simple, affordable, drop-in chilling option that comes with all hoses and fittings needed to chill your wort directly in the kettle.
Specs
Max Grain Capacity 18 lbs
Kettle Volume 10 Gallon
Max Finished Batch Size 7 Gallons (with sparging)
Min Finished Batch Size 3 Gallons
Voltage 120V or 240V
120V - 2250 Watts Heating Power
240V - 3750 WattsHeating Power
Burner Output 140,000 BTUS
Pump Max Flow 7 GPM
Pump Head Pressure 21 Feet
This English "session" ale is low in alcohol with a restrained bitterness and slight roast flavor
Includes Northern Brewer and Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 3.4%
Estimated IBUs: 22-25
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
An English-style "session" ale, low in bitterness, but big on flavor. Usually served on-draft in England, it is a beer with a slight roast flavor from the chocolate colored malt. Lower in alcohol than most ales, thereby allowing you and your guests to quaff several pints in a tasting "session". It is best consumed within 2-8 weeks in the bottle, but will age nicely over the course of 3 months.
Makes 5 Gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.032-35
SRM (Color Range): 15-16
IBUs: 22-25
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.4%
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.
Pilsen Light has a subtle malty flavor and is the lightest DME available from Briess.
DME can be used as 100% of your fermentable sugar in extract brewing
Add for color correction, boost gravity, or improve head retention in all grain brewing
Briess Malt & Ingredients has had a focus on quality and innovation for more than 140 years, with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.
Dried Malt Extract (DME) is the primary sugar source in extract brewing and can be used in partial-mash or all grain brewing to adjust flavor, color and gravity of brews. DME can also be used to increase head retention and body. Many brewers choose nutrient rich DME as the sugar source for making yeast starters as well. Briess dried malt extracts are made from 100% malt and water.
Pilsen Light DME: 100% pure malt barley extract made from 99% Pilsen Malt, 1% Carapils® Malt, and water.
Pilsen Light is the lightest DME available from Briess. With a subtle malty flavor, it can be used in the production of any beer style, either as a base or to boost gravity.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 2.0 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 97%
1.043 PPG
Welded 1.5" tri-clamp ports for a lifetime of leak-free use
Front & back positioned handles reduce the space needed to arrange multiple kettles in a horizontal system
304 stainless steel construction with mirror polish finish
Notched lid provides cover while not interfering with immersion chillers, hop bags, or other accessories
Choose from Boil Kettle, Hot Liquor Tank or Mash Tun configurations
The Boil Kettle comes without fittings
The Hot Liquor Tank includes a Kettle Maximizer and Thermometer with 2" Probe
The Mash Tun includes a False Bottom Kit and Thermometer with 6" Probe
Add your preferred Valve Hardware Pack below under You Might Also Need or purchase your own valve & fittings separately
Designed for Brewing. Built to Last.
BrewBuilt brew kettles are made from 304 stainless steel and offer an unparalleled mix of features for the price. At the very top of the list are two welded-in place tri-clamp couplers that offer a lifetime of leak free use. As you can imagine, welding in a coupler costs more than punching a hole and using a gasketed (i.e. weld-less) fitting. Welded fittings offer a permanent connection that to us is worth every penny. The second unique feature that we absolutely love about these brew kettles is the notched lid with silicone plug. This notch allows you so much flexibility; you can use an immersion chiller, one of our Ultimate Sparge Arms for mashing, tie off hop bags, take a temp reading during cooling, or whatever else we all can dream up.
Our new T.C. kettles were designed to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of brewing technology. Tri-clamp fittings are standard fare in professional breweries, and they’ve been widely adopted in homebrewing as T.C. fermenters and pumps become more affordable and widely available. Tri-clamp fittings, also known as Tri-clover, allow you to make a sanitary connection that is free of nooks and crannies for contaminants to take hold. They are much easier to break down for cleaning compared to threaded connections, and they don’t require Teflon tape to make a watertight seal. T.C. fittings and accessories also give you the distinct advantage of being able to clean in place (CIP), so you don’t need to break down your entire system after every brew day.
Configurations
The base boil kettle comes without fittings so you can modify it the specific tri-clamp accessories that best suit your needs. Add one of the optional Brewing Kettle Valve Packs above which include your choice of valve and all the hardware you'll need to connect 1/2" ID transfer tubing, as well as an end cap to seal the top port if a thermometer or other accessory is not in place.
The Hot Liquor Tank includes the base kettle plus a kettle maximizer for the bottom port and thermometer with 2" probe for the top port. Clamps and gaskets are included to attach the tri-clamp kettle maximizer and the thermometer.
The Mash Tun includes the base kettle plus a false bottom kit for the bottom port and thermometer with 6" probe for the top port. Clamps and gaskets are included to attach the tri-clamp false bottom maximizer and the thermometer.
Kettles do not come with a valve or additional fittings for the bottom port as standard. Add one of our pre-configured Valve Packs or purchase your preferred valve and fittings separately.
This Brew Kettle has a lot to offer...
Some other features we dig include the internal volume markers from the bottom to the top - so handy for instant reads. The silicone sleeved handles on the kettle and the lid are a cool feature to protect your hands. The tri-clad bottom with a 4mm core of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel offers even heat distribution during the boil and also makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use an induction burner.
Beefy 304 Stainless
These kettles are made from 304 grade stainless. That means you will have less corrosion issues than with a kettle made from lower grade 201 type stainless. We put these kettles through a corrosive salt water test in the MoreBeer! shop and they passed with flying colors. We also made sure the rivets and riveted handles were also made of stainless steel for a long term, trouble free life. The 10 and 15 gallon size are made from 1.0mm thick stainless steel. The 20, 30 and 50 gallon size are made with 1.2mm stainless - that's pretty thick stuff - and you will know it when you pick one up.
Mirror Polish Finish
The mirror polish finish isn’t just for making your Instagram feed pop! This extra slick finish is much easier to clean and sanitize than a standard brushed stainless kettle. Hop trub and other organic solids left behind after a brew day will have a hard time clinging to the interior surface and scrub away with ease.
Size Ratios and Stuff
All the BrewBuilt kettles follow the recent trend to a 1.2:1 ratio where the height is 1.2 times the diameter. This is a proven commercial ratio that has been adopted in homebrewing to achieve a more consistent 10% evaporation rate during the boil. We do like this ratio for boiling. For Mashing we would prefer a little bit shallower but that is a small compromise. Dimensions for a hot-liquor tank, if you are thinking brewing system down the road, are irrelevant as any ratio kettle will do.
Features:
Two welded T.C. couplers for a lifetime of leak free use
Front & back oriented handles with silicone coated handles for heat protection
Notched lid with silicone plug for flexibility
304 stainless steel construction for longevity
1.0mm (10 & 15 gal) or 1.2mm (20, 30 & 50 gal) thick side walls resist denting
4mm Tri-Clad Aluminum bottom sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel for no scorching
Internally etched volume markers from top to bottom for easy reading
1.2:1 Ratio is optimal for boiling evaporation rate
Lid is designed to conveniently hang from a handle
Stainless handles with stainless rivets for secure lifting
Size
Kettle ID (in.)
Height (in.)
10 Gallon
13.78
16.54
15 Gallon
15.75
18.90
20 Gallon
17.72
21.26
30 Gallon
19.69
23.62
50 Gallon
23.62
28.30
Dual purpose hops popularly used in American styles including Pale Ales and West Coast IPAs
Aroma Profile: Floral, Lemon, Orange, Tropical, Woody
Alpha Acids: 15.0 – 22.0%
Cryo Hop® Hop Pellets
Higher AA and nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
Increase yield by reducing vegetal matter in your brewhouse and fermenter
Cryo Hops® provide brewers with the ability to get gigantic hop character while reducing astringent and unpleasant vegetal flavors. With a substantially higher oil and resin content, LupuLN2 powder offers up all the flavor and aroma of a heavily hopped beer, but with a significanly reduced grassy character. Additionally, the lower dosage rate of the concentrated powder reduces the volume of trub and therefore, kettle loss. Using Cryo Hops® you will net more beer that is clearer!
Typical usage of Cryo Hops® would be roughly 50% of pellets. LupuLN2 powder can be used in any application where traditional hop products are utilized, including: Bittering, Kettle, Whirlpool and even direct to the fermentor. It is suggested that you use Cryo Hops® as late additions, in the whirlpool or dry hop, as the volatile aromatic compounds will be driven off if added early in the boil.
Cryo Hops® are an innovative hop product that is made by separating the lupulin from the hop flower using cryogenic processing. The result is a product with twice the potency of T90 pellets, with reduced astringency and vegetative material.
Note: These hops come pelletized. The powder is compressed into pellet form to make handling easier.
Typical Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 15.0 – 22.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 9.0%
Total Oil: 2.0 – 6.0%
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
1.6 L - Weyermann® German Pilsner malt. A classic German Pilsner malt that is a great base for all German Lagers as well as Belgian beers. German Pilsner malt will contribute a substantial body and mouthfeel when used as a base malt. (1.6°L)
Sterling is a great substitute for Saaz due to a similar spice aroma. This hop is very similar to Santiam but not as floral. Best described as herbal and spicy, with a hint of floral, citrus (lemon/pineapple) characteristics. Ideal for all Lagers, Belgian ales, and Wheat ales.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 6.0 – 9.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: .64 –1.55
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 22 – 28%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.3 – 1.9
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 60 – 75%
Similar Hop Varieties: Czech Saaz
Circulation manifold for mashing and sparging. Fastened around the sparge pipe and can be adjusted to sit at the top of the grain bed.
Included:
Manifold
Sparge adapter with 1/2" (12 mm) hose barb
Silicone core
Silicone tube 3/8" x 5/8", 3.2' (10mm x 16 mm, 1 meter)
Tri Clamp, 34mm
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Rogue Ales
A malty beer that is radically hopped with an intense aroma and hop bitterness
Includes Magnum, Cascade, Willamette, and Amarillo® hops
Estimated ABV: 7.6%
Estimated IBUs: 58-62
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
John C. Maier of Rogue Brewing Company, Newport Oregon has been an avid homebrewer since 1982. In the Fall of 1986, he decided to turn his passion into a job and attended the Siebel Institute of Technology, graduating from their 50th course in Brewing Technology. The Alaskan Brewery in Juneau hired John as Assistant BrewMaster in March of 1987. In 1988 he won the prestigious American Homebrewer's Association Homebrewer of the Year award. In May 1989 he left Alaska Brewery, and that same month walked in on the very first brew at Rogue Ales Brewery in Newport, Oregon. He has brewed over thirty million pints of beer for Rogue since.
Rogue beers have won too many awards to list, and the brewery consistently receive the highest level of critical acclaim. In our opinion, Rogue makes some of the most original and best beers anywhere because John continuously experiments to expand and refine his brewing creativity. His commercial brewing for Rogue reflects his homebrewing background, in that Rogue produces an amazing variety of beers - well over 20 different regular styles plus additional seasonal specialties. Their beers are always intense, distinctive and literally packed with flavor. We know of no other hands-on BrewMaster who makes as much beer commercially (Rogue brews 1550 gallons per batch), yet still finds time to develop 20 gallon pilot batches for new, commercial beer products. In order to insure that his pilot brews run as quickly and consistently as possible, Rogue recently purchased a MoreBeer! Model 2050 Professional Series BrewSculptureTM System (pg. 54) with all available options, plus a 24-gallon MoreBeer! Stainless Conical Fermenter with cooling option. This industry-standard brewing system now serves as the product developmental platform for all new Rogue beers. Visit Rogue in either Newport or Portland, Oregon, or online at www.rogue.com.
Imperial India Pale Ale ("I2PA") Recipe We were ecstatic when John offered us his famous Imperial India Pale Ale recipe as an ingredient kit. I2PA is a malty beer that is radically hopped with an intense aroma and hop bitterness. You can think of I2PA as an IPA on steroids. We suggest you buy a bottle of Rogue I 2 PA and see how your version matches up against the original. John recommends using White Labs California Yeast, WLP001.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.076-80
SRM (Color Range): 11
IBUs: 58-62
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 7.6%
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.
Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
A smooth, copper lager that strikes the perfect balance between a toasty sweet malt body and the noble overtures of the hops
Includes Saaz and Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 5%
Estimated IBUs: 32-36
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Maybe you have heard of John Palmer? His best selling "How to Brew" is the default homebrewing text. John gave us this recipe early on and it has always been a special recipe. John describes his kit as: "a smooth, copper lager that strikes the perfect balance between a toasty sweet malt body and the noble overtures of the hops. This interpretation of the Vienna style has more hop flavor dancing around the edges than the current BJCP guidelines specify, but the hop profile really complements the rich malt palate for a lively complexity that you don't get from the hoppier Bohemian Pilsener or maltier Oktoberfest styles, and is richer and smoother than Dortmunder Export." This beer will not disappoint! Thanks, John, for the kit, the book, and the advice! John recommends White Labs WLP833 for a dried beer, and WLP820 for a maltier version.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.049-52
SRM (Color Range: 11
IBUs: 32-36
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%
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.
German Pilsner malt lends a more authentic flavor than our standard Pilsner recipe. Generously hopped with Saaz
Includes 100% Saaz hops
Estimated ABV: 5.4%
Estimated IBUs: 32-36
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Classic Czech Pilsner with lots of the classic Saaz hop flavor. The base malt is German Pilsner malt. If you have access to very soft, or distilled, water, you will have even greater success in creating this style. This kit differs from KIT585 in that it features German Pilsner malt for the more authentic flavor.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.054-58
SRM (Color Range): 5
IBUs: 32-36
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.4%
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.
The Brewtools MiniUni™ series fermenters are high-quality, affordable and flexible tanks for fermentation, storage and serving beer
Made from stainless steel throughout with Brewtools' proprietary PureBlast™ surface—no passivation required, simply rinse with warm water before your first use
Pressure rated to 30 PSI so you can safely ferment under pressure and pressure transfer finished beer to kegs with virtually no oxygen pickup
Brewtools is a Norwegian brand known for high-quality products made without compromise. From brewing systems to fermenters, they continue to push the envelope of innovation for homebrewers around the globe
All valves, fittings, and gaskets come included
The MiniUni™ is a series of high-quality, affordable and flexible tanks for fermentation, storage and serving beer and endless other applications like water heating, cleaning liquid storage, HERMS setups, etc. They can be kept in the included base, or installed on the wall with the included wall bracket. With the optional pressure kit, you can utilize the 2 bar (30 PSI) pressure rating for fermentation and carbonation.
Use them to build your setup, they will last a lifetime! And as always, Brewtools appreciates any feedback or requests for accessories.
Key Features:
PureBlast™ surface inside and out which eliminates the use of wax and polishing compounds and does not require passivation
Easy cleaning with a 4" T.C. top port and 2" T.C. bottom port
Pressure rated for 2 bar / 30 PSI.
Wall bracket included
If you want to raise the MiniUni base and make room for an elbow with a butterfly valve or other accessories, check out the MiniUni™ Leg Kit.
MiniUni tanks are designed and manufactured with special attention to safety and quality. They are tested and certified according to the requirements for PED 2014/68/EU by a third party.
Specifications:
Packaging size: 13.3" (w) x 13.3" (d) x 16.9" (h)
Net weight: 13.4 lbs
Gross weight: 15.9 lbs
Tank diameter (inside): Ø11"
Max volume: 2.6 gal
Cone volume: 0.4 gal
Material: 1.5mm stainless steel (SS304)
Operating pressure: 1.0 bar / 15 PSI
Max pressure: 2 bar / 30 PSI
In the Box:
MiniUni™ Tank
Base with silicone gasket
Wall bracket and wall support
Wall bracket safety pin
Composite T.C. adapter 4" to 34mm
Airlock, 3-piece with holder
4" tri-clamp
2" tri-clamp
2" T.C. blind cap
T.C. gaskets
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A sessionable hop bomb of floral aromas and subtle grapefruit flavors
Includes Magnum and Citra® hops
Estimated ABV: 5.3%
Estimated IBUs: 47
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
If you're looking for a great session pale ale this is your beer. Featuring the incredibly famous Citra® Hops, we've packed this recipe with a hop bomb of floral aromas and subtle grapefruit flavors.
This kit features 12lbs of Rahr premium 2-row, Crystal 15, White Wheat, Carapils dextrin malt for added body, and of course plenty of Citra® hops for the ultimate in drinking pleasure. Get your Citra® on!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.050-1.055
SRM (Color Range): 5-7
IBUs: 47
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5-5.5%
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.
Citra® is a registered trademark owned by Hop Breeding Company.
Track your fermentation progress without ever disturbing your wort! The Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is added directly to your fermenter to provide real-time data on the current gravity and temperature of your wort, eliminating the hassle and potential contamination that comes from opening your fermenter to pull samples. The Tilt is especially useful for brewers fermenting in glass carboys or plastic fermenters that don't have spigots for sample taking. Designed for homebrewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using their free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. Tilt's goal is to help homebrewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easier to track. Here are some of the new features of the Tilt: Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters. Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision. Efficiency: Reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery changing. New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness. If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color. Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop it in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi. The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1°F (+/- 0.5°C). Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
Our American IPA recipe leans into the delicious Cascade hop. Drinkable right away and even more enjoyable after a short period of aging
Includes Magnum and Cascade hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 81-86
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
An IPA is like a Pale Ale on steroids - take a pale ale and add more malt, more grain, and more hops. Our version, with 12 lbs of 2-row and 5.5 oz of Magnum and Cascade hops, is big. IPA is drinkable right away but gets better with 1-2 months of aging, as the alcohol mellows and the different flavors mix together.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.058-64
SRM (Color Range): 7-10
IBUs: 81-86
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%
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.
Smooth, ribless design prevents yeast and bacteria buildup, making sanitation a breeze Punted bottom and conical top promote sediment collection and reduce oxidation during storage Extra-wide 4" mouth opening simplifies filling, additions, and cleaning Constructed from heavy-duty, virgin PET plastic without plasticizers Made with food-grade and BPA-free materials The Ported Fermonster is a brand new fermenter designed specifically for fermentation. MoreBeer! gave product feedback for over 2 years of development and we think they nailed the design. The large lid allows for easy filling and makes hop or oak additions a breeze. The smooth sides are fantastic for sanitization - no ribs or texture to collect yeast or bacteria. The large 7 gallon size was designed to provide ample space for fermentation and you'll find the molded in volume markers super handy for accurate filling. The punted bottom allows sediment to collect to the sides so that you can siphon liquid from the center. Because they are made from virgin PET plastic they nearly unbreakable and a lot safer than similar glass carboys. Also notice the conical top which reduces surface area if you plan to store beer or wine long term. These ported versions come with our plastic spigot (FE347), allowing for easy racking and sampling! Made from heavy PET plastic, the same material used in 2 L soda bottles, which is nearly impermeable to oxygen penetration. Due to the thickness of the material and the overall geometry the Fermonster does not require ribs or dimples for stability. That results in a super smooth interior surface that reduces yeast and sediment buildup making it the easiest to clean, most sanitary PET carboy on the market. The huge 4" opening makes filling a breeze, and cleanup is as easy as wiping down the inside. The 7 gallon volume is a monster of a fermenter, reducing blowoff issues seen with standard 5 and 6 gallon carboys. Fermonsters are easily moved by hand or consider using our Carboy Carrier for even greater ease of use. These fermentors are completely air-tight and the lids sealed tight with an O-Ring. Additional O-Rings and Lids both with and without holes are available for purchase, see our You Might Also Need items below. Features: 4" wide mouth carboy - easy to clean! Ported version includes Spigot for easy racking Food grade PET plastic construction is nearly impermeable to oxygen penetration No hard to clean dimples or ribs Volume Markers at 5, 6, and 7 Gallons Punted bottom O-Ring and Lid with one hole is included (Fits #10 Stopper) Additional O-Rings and Lids available Weight: 1.5 lbs Temperature Limit: 140° F Height: 20.9 inches Diameter: 11.3 inches Completely taste and odor free Perfect for Beer, Wine, Cider, Mead, Kombucha or any other fermented beverage! Thick walls for better oxygen barrier.
Elevate your brewing game with the 220V 26 Gallon Gen 4 BrewZilla. This cutting-edge system combines more power & capcity with innovative features like wireless connectivity via WiFi & Bluetooth, allowing you to heat faster while you control and monitor your brew day, ensuring precision, convenience, and exceptional beer batch after batch!
WiFi / Bluetooth enabled RAPT Controller tracks your brewday and automatically uploads detailed information to the RAPT portal
The top mounted RAPT Controller can be tilted upward for easy viewing, or detached from the unit to mount it on the wall or placed on your bench
Mirror polished dome shaped bottom with center drain — get every last bit of wort into your fermenter while the perforated bottom screen filters out 95% of hot break and hop matter
Perforated bottom on the newly designed malt pipe allows for improved mash recirculation flow without sacrificing efficiency
Element power percentage can be adjusted via the RAPT Controller. Go full power to heat up quickly, or dial it down so you don’t overshoot your strike water temp
The built-in pump is plumbed to both the recirculation and arm and the bottom ball valve. Recirculate wort during your mash, then close the recirculation valve and pump wort to your fermenter via the bottom valve
Pair with the RAPT-enabled Bluetooth Thermometer, allowing your BrewZilla to calculate a core mash temperature reading and more accurately control temperatures and mash steps
More RAPT-enabled accessories are coming, and future firmware updates can be downloaded to the RAPT Controller itself over the internet
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled RAPT Controller
The RAPT Controller is mounted to the top of the boiler body, allowing for easy operation when you have the unit set on the ground. The controller can be tilted upwards to give you an even better view, or it can be removed from the BrewZilla entirely if you’d prefer to mount the controller on your wall or lay it down on a workbench. From the controller, you’ll orchestrate your entire brew day. Program mash steps, dial in element power, and operate the integrated pump all from one screen.
But the RAPT Controller is much more than a beautiful, full-color display switch board. Once synced to the RAPT Portal, you’ll be able to track, record and monitor your brews online. No need for handwriting notes or punching brew day details into your phone – all of the data from your brew is automatically logged to your portal profile. This information doesn’t just include your mash profile; it also captures detailed information about your element power and pump activity, opening the door for very precise repeatability.
And the RAPT Portal isn’t just a digital archive for your brew days. With your BrewZilla powered on, you can control your brewery from virtually anywhere using your phone’s web browser. Not sure when you’ll be home from work or your kid’s ball game going into extra innings? No problem! Before you head out, simply log into the RAPT Portal from your phone and tell the BrewZilla to start heating your strike water. Along with remote control, the portal enables you to program alarms and push notifications for all of your boil additions. We’ve all been caught up with a side task and failed to throw in that yeast nutrient or clarifying agent at the end of the boil, but the BrewZilla has the back of even the most forgetful brewer!
But wait, there’s more! In addition to WiFi connectivity, the RAPT Controller is also a Bluetooth gateway device. KegLand is currently developing various Bluetooth devices such as the Bluetooth Beacon Thermometer and other sensors which will be compatible with your brewery upon release. The RAPT Controller is able to receive information from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices, adjusting its processes based on this new stream of information while simultaneously logging it to your RAPT Portal. With the Bluetooth Beacon Thermometer, for example, you’ll be able to feed temperature readings from the top of your mash bed to the controller. The controller will then compare this reading with the main temp probe reading at the base of the kettle and adjust element cycling based on these combined readings.
Finally, the RAPT Controller WiFi connectivity allows you to update the controller’s firmware with a single click. Take advantage of new features and accessories as soon as they become available by simply keeping your BrewZilla connected to your local WiFi network. And again, the WiFi is already built-in! No need to come back for an expensive add-on accessory down the road.
Concave Base with Center Draining
Leave no wort behind! The concave base with center drain means you’ll be able to extract every last drop of wort to your fermenter. If you’ve brewed in a traditional flat bottom kettle, this center drain may be a bit perplexing at first. Many brewers are used to whirlpooling after the boil to pull hop matter into the center of the kettle, then transfer out using a pick-up tube that pulls from the kettle wall in order to avoid sucking up the solids. But fear not! One of the key features of the BrewZilla is the false bottom protection screen. This screen avoids the need for doing a whirlpool, filtering wort as it transfers and blocking more than 95% of hops and hot break from getting sucked into the pump. This not only prevents blocked pump issues, it also increases the efficiency of your brewhouse by eliminating kettle loss from wort that may have otherwise been left behind.
Ultra Low Watt Density Elements
The concave base on the BrewZilla also allowed for larger heating elements with significantly lower watt density than other breweries. When a lot of energy is coming off of a small element, the local temperature near the element can be so high that it scorches the wort and causes caramelization. Lower watt density essentially means you can produce lighter color beers that would otherwise have fallen victim to caramelization effect. It also reduces that chance of boilovers and reduces stress on the elements which extends their life expectancy.
Heat Exchanger Dish
The 100L BrewZilla comes standard with the Heat Exchanger Dish which redirects the flow of wort so that it spends more time exposed to the heating elements before reaching the center drain at the bottom of the kettle and being recirculated. Due to the concave bottom and central draining hole on the Gen 4 BrewZilla, recirculating wort will pass through the malt pipe and then down through the boiler false bottom following the path of least resistance. This can cause wort to make a B-line for the drainage hole and reduce the wort's exposure to the unit's heating elements. With the HED installed, wort will be directed to the edge of the BrewZilla base and pass over the elements for a longer period and reduce the time needed to heat to your set temperature. An optional accessory for the smaller units, but included as standard on the 100L BrewZilla.
Easy Access Built-In Pump
The built-in pump allows you to recirculate your wort during the mash for improved efficiency and more even temperature distribution. But it can also be used to transfer your wort from kettle to fermenter rather than relying on a gravity feed, and with the optional CIP Rotar, you can used the pump to clean your BrewZilla (or fermenter) after every use. During your brew day you’ll be able to control the pump from the RAPT Controller with a dedicated button for turning the pump on and off. Another feature you’ll find on the controller is adjusting the pump flow. This doesn’t control the actual volume of the flow (you can do that from the ball valve located on the recirculation arm), but rather cycles the pump on and off automatically based on your setting. At 100%, the pump remains on continuously. But at 80%, the pump will cycle to be on 80% of the time and off 20% of the time. This may not be a feature that every brewer thinks they need, but it’s an excellent way to avoid running the pump dry accidentally, as the time the pump is off allows recirculating wort to filter through the grain bed and back into the pump inlet.
If you flip over the boiler, you’ll find the magnetic drive pump and all the plumbing is right at your fingertips. This means you don’t have to disassemble the base in order to access the pump for cleaning or maintenance if required. It also means the plumbing can be changed more easily too. For instance, the unit comes as standard with the plumbing from the pump feeding both the recirculation arm and the transfer valve, but you change this so the tap outlet bypasses the pump if you prefer.
MoreBeer!'s Final Word
We’ve been selling all-in-one brewing systems ever since they first hit the market, and we have to say that the Gen 4 BrewZilla is not only the most feature-packed unit ever made, it’s also offered at an incredibly competitive price point when compared to other systems. You’ll get all of the cutting edge Bluetooth technology you’d get with the Grainfather and at an exceptionally lower price tag. Plus, you get the WiFi capabilities as standard, rather than as a $100 add-on accessory. When it comes to mash recirculation, that’s yet another built-in feature on the BrewZilla, and the pump can also be used for transferring and CIP cleaning. The Foundry has a great starting price, but if you want to unlock its full potential, you’ll need to spend another $100 for the recirculation pump kit. What’s more, no other system in the same ‘weight class’ has the same grain capacity. And if the standard capacity isn’t quite enough, the BrewZilla can be easily upgraded with a Boiler Body Extension Kit and Extended Malt Pipe. When you purchase the BrewZilla, you can feel confident that you’re investing in a top shelf system and all of the critical features you’re expecting will be included.
Features:
Gen 4.1
Stainless steel construction
26.4 gallon total capacity with a finished beer output of 15-20 gallons
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled RAPT digital temperature controller
Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages
220-240V power
NEMA L6-30P Plug
Requires NEMA L6-30R receptacle
Draws 30 amps. Ask your electrician if you need to oversize the circuit
(3) 2,200W heating elements
Stainless steel 1/2" ball valve for gravity draining or transferring via pump
Heat exchanger dish included
Stainless steel malt pipe/basket
Stamped in volume markers
Glass lid
Adjustable lid clamps (do not use with glass lid in place - see below)
Magnetic drive pump for recirculation, transfers, and cleaning
Recirculation arm
PPSU sight glass
Bottom handle for easy lifting and pouring
Rubber feet
Temperature reads in °F or °C
Approximately 36" H (with recirculation arm) x 20.5" D (boiler only)
Recommended max. grain bill: 41.5 lbs
AlcoEngine Still ready with the purchase of a Distillation Lid
Pump Specs:
Max Capacity: 5 gal/min
Max Head: 11.15 ft.
Voltage: 220–240V-AC
Frequency: 50–60Hz
Power: 25 watts
Input/Output: 13mm barb
You Will Need:
2' of H985 1/2" ID Silicone tubing for sparging and draining.
Wort Chiller for cooling
We recommend either of the below counterflow chillers
Copper Counterflow Chiller (WC130)
BrewBuilt® Stainless Tri-Clamp Counterflow Chiller (WC140)
KegLand Part Number: KL32803
Please note: due to patent restrictions in the United States, the malt pipe has been redesigned with one set of bottom feet. This model does not include the "two stage" malt pipe as advertised by KegLand and featured in previous MoreBeer! YouTube videos.
Please Note: When removing the malt pipe to drain after mashing, it is important to do so slowly rather than in one swift pull. If the malt pipe is removed all at once when it is full of wort, it is possible for the draining wort to spray out and over the rim of the brewery through the perforated bottom. Remove the malt pipe slowly so that some of the wort can drain out before it is fully removed and set on its bottom feet. This can be done by hand on the 35L unit, but for the 65L and 100L units we highly recommend using the Pulley System for removing the malt pipe.
Warning: Do not engage the adjustable lid clamps when brewing with the BrewZilla's standard glass lid. The clamps are only intended to be used with distillation lids or other metal accessories. With too much tension, it is possible for the lid clamps to break the glass lid when engaged.
Warning: If you are going to use an extension cord with the BrewZilla, you must ensure that the cord is the correct gauge and properly rated to suit the power requirements of your brewery. See the reference chart below for the recommended gauge based on your unit and the length of cord you wish to use.
35L (110V)
35L (220V)
65L (220V)
100L (220V)
10 ft.
14 Gauge
14 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
25 ft.
14 Gauge
14 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
50 ft.
12 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
8 Gauge
RAPT Gen 4 BrewZilla | User Manual
Traditional Dark has an intense, sweet and malty flavor perfect for Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, and other malt-forward styles
DME can be used as 100% of your fermentable sugar in extract brewing
Add for color correction, boost gravity, or improve head retention in all grain brewing
Briess Malt & Ingredients has had a focus on quality and innovation for more than 140 years, with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.
Dried Malt Extract (DME) is the primary sugar source in extract brewing and can be used in partial-mash or all grain brewing to adjust flavor, color and gravity of brews. DME can also be used to increase head retention and body. Many brewers choose nutrient rich DME as the sugar source for making yeast starters as well. Briess dried malt extracts are made from 100% malt and water.
Traditional Dark DME: 100% pure malt barley extract made from a blend of 100% malts and water.
Traditional Dark is an excellent dark malt extract . With an intense, sweet and malty flavor, it can be used in the production of many beer styles, either as a base, to boost gravity or for color and flavor enhancement. Contributes strong flavors to darker beer styles such as: Red ales, Brown ales, Amber ales, Oktoberfests, Bocks/Doppelbocks and can be used for color adjustments in lighter beer styles.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 30 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 97%
1.043 PPG
Also referred to as B Saaz hops, this Saazer descendent is mostly used for its bold aroma of of lemon, lime and tropical fruits. A fantastic addition to Lagers, Belgian and English Ales, Motueka is also a great way to spice-up your favorite IPA recipe.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 8.5%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 5.5%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.18 - 1.7
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): ~29%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: ~0.8
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA
Similar Hop Varieties: Saaz, Sterling
The BrewLab Plus® water test kit, model 7188-02, for home brewers quantifies 8 important water test factors. Includes everything in BrewLab Basic kit plus a high quality digital pH meter for monitoring batches from start to finish. Experts agree water conditions affect your final product, so take the mystery out of making great beer.
Trust LaMotte, the water analysis experts since 1919, to help you control your most important ingredient—water!
Visit HomeBrewFinds.com for a hands-on review of the LaMotte BrewLab water test kit.
For more information on water and its role in the brewing process, check out Water, A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers written by John Palmer and MoreBeer!'s own Colin Kaminski. For help with water adjustments, download Palmer's Brewing Water Adjustment App, currently available for iOS devices and coming soon to Android.
See the Documents Tab above for additional information.
Pick up two airlock and stopper combos for a lower price! Includes two S-Shaped airlocks and two Universal Stoppers. Fits a 2.8, 3, 5, 6, or 6.5 gallon glass carboy, as well as 500ml Erlenmeyer flask.
Please Note: This stopper will not fit in plastic carboys, Better Bottles or Speidel Plastic Fermenters.
Pronounced dry character with tropical hop flavors of lemon, orange, grapefruit, passionfruit and mango Includes a Mosaic®, Amarillo®, and Citra® hops Estimated ABV: 6.8% Estimated IBUs: 37 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Have you ever wished you could crush your enemies and consume their life force!? .... yeah *cough* nor have we. But the same can't be said for the Juicy Brut! This maniacal monarch didn’t gain support for his claim to the throne through strategic wedding arrangements, nor did he bring his challengers to heel through deftly negotiated treaties. Oh, no. He conquered the realm using his dry, brutish nature and sheer force of juiciness. When the Juicy Brut enters the fray wielding his pulp-stained battle axe, he yawps but one maxim -- no quarter! Juicy Brut IPA has a pronounced dry character with almost no malt sweetness, setting the stage for the Mosaic®, Amarillo® and Citra® hops to be on full display. Leaning heavily on whirlpool and post fermentation additions, the tropical flavor of these hops come bursting forth with aromas of lemon, orange, grapefruit, passionfruit and mango. We can offer only one piece of advice. Bend the knee and swear fealty to the Juicy Brut! This recipe was developed by our own award winning Brewmeister Vito Delucchi as he was researching and writing an Article on Brut IPAs for BYO (Brew Your Own Magazine). Curious about Brut IPAs? Vito also wrote an article for MoreBeer.com on the subject. You can check out that article here: There and Back Again, A Brut IPA Tale! Throw on your favorite traveling cloak and join Vito on his quest to unlock the mysteries of the amyloglucosidase enzyme and discover the best methods for brewing Brut IPAs. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.053 SRM (Color Range): 4 IBUs: 37 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.8% Ultra Ferm Included (AD364) 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.
Citra® and Mosaic® are registered trademarks owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC. Amarillo® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc.
Under modified premium 2-row barley promotes superior haze stability, longer-lasting foam, and a richer mouthfeel
Provides excellent enzymatic activity and a subtle sweetness suitable for a wide range of beer styles
Use at a rate of up to 10% of your grain bill
2 °L - Great Western Malting's Chit Malt is crafted from modified premium 2-row barley, specifically designed to enhance haze stability, foam retention, and mouthfeel in your beer. This carefully processed malt contributes a subtle sweetness and excellent enzymatic activity, making it a fantastic choice for a variety of beer styles. Use as up to 10% of your grain bill.
Malt Specification:
Color °L - 2.0
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Protein % dm - max. 12.0
Usage Rate - Up to 10%
The ultimate control & precision of your fermentation process. Equipped with two built-in temperature controllers and pumps, this advanced chiller enables you to independently regulate the temperature of two separate fermentation vessels simultaneously, ensuring optimal conditions for different batches or styles of beer, making it a game-changer for homebrewers.
2 built-in submersible pumps with independent digital controllers
Control multiple fermentation temperatures independently
Fill with 20% glycol solution for optimal chilling performance
Cold crash with good insulation
Perfect complement to BrewBuilt X-Series Conicals
The IceMaster Max 2 is designed to cool fermentations in small vessels. It features 2 built-in submersible pumps with independent digital temperature controllers and can be used with any vessel that has a glycol jacket or submersed cooling coil/rod. Each controller includes a temperature probe that should be inserted into a thermowell in your vessel or can be taped to the outside of the vessel if you don't have a thermowell. The digital controller then measures the temperature of your tank and turns the submersible pump on or off to cool to your desired set temperature. Up to two tanks can be controlled separately with one IceMaster Max 2.
The Max 2 is the perfect unit for brewers with 1 or 2 fermentation vessels. The IceMaster 100 and IceMaster Max 4 are terrific chillers, but for they have far more cooling capacity than the average homebrewer needs. The Max 2 is the most affordable glycol chiller we offer, and thanks to the built-in submersible pumps and controllers, there's no need to purchase additional pump kits to use with your cooling system(s).
Compatibility
The IceMaster can be used with any fermenter that has a built-in cooling jacket, added CoolStix, or a submersed cooling coil. It works well as the cooling source for the following systems and fermenters.
BrewBuilt Jacketed Uni Conical - we recommend one Insulated Tubing Kit for each tank. These kits feature "dry break" quick disconnects that prevent glycol loss and the insulated tubing will increase chilling efficiency and eliminate line sweating from condensation.
CoolStix - CoolStix can be added to a wide range of carboys, fermenters, and tanks and the IceMaster works really well in combination. Each CoolStix is available with or without a pump kit; for use with the IceMaster Max 2 you will only need the CoolStix and some tubing to connect it to the chiller.
Ss Brewtech Fermenters and Brites - Ss BME Chronicals, BME Brites, and Unitanks come with cooling coils and neoprene as standard. The optional chilling FTSs will not be needed for use with the Max 2.
Spike Conical with Optional Cooling Coil - the cooling coil for Spike CF series conicals is available for purchase independently from the TC-100 cooling system. For use with the Max 2 you will only need the coil and some tubing to connect it to the chiller.
Speidel Tanks with Optional Cooling Jackets - You will need two lengths of tubing to connect the chiller to each tank.
Grainfather Fermenters - Grainfather fermenters have standard cooling jackets. You will need two lengths of tubing for each fermenter.
Blichmann Fermenators with Optional Cooling Coil - You will need two lengths of tubing for each Fermenator.
Capacity
It is always difficult to determine exactly how many tanks can be chilled at one time as it depends on what is happening in each tank, if the tank is insulated, and what the ambient temperature is. Cold crashing always requires the most energy and requires tank insulation. We have experimented with capacities and can provide this general guide based on a 75°F ambient and neoprene insulation. Neoprene provides a modest amount of insulation so you would obtain better results using Armaflex or a higher R rated insulation.
At 75°F ambient temperature with neoprene insulation, the Max 2 can cold crash one 1 BBL BrewBuilt Jacketed Uni or two Jacketed Unis up to 15 gallons in size at one time to 38°F.
Set Up
In order to hook up the IceMaster to your fermenter or tank's cooling system, you will need 2 lengths of tubing per vessel. All tubing connections should be secured with hose clamps. The unit comes with JoinTech Male Quick Disconnects installed as the inlet/outlet bulkheads, and also includes Female QDs with barbs to connect your tubing to the bulkheads. QDs to connect tubing to your cooling system are not included as the connection type depends on your setup.
Length 1: 1st bulkhead (IN) to cooling system outlet
Length 2: 2nd bulkhead (OUT) to cooling system inlet
Specifications:
2 built-in submersible pumps with independent digital controllers
Pump controller reads in °F / °C
Temperature controller reads in °C
Labeled IN and OUT bulkheads with Male QD JoinTech Dry Break Quick Disconnects
(4) Female QD JoinTech Dry Break Quick Disconnect w/ 1/2" Barb included
Tank Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 Gal. Water Capacity
Compressor: 3/8 HP
Cooling Capacity: 500 Watt/1700btu/0.14 tons
Refrigerant: R600a
Voltage: 110V
Dimensions: 19" x 12" x 17.5"
Wheels not included
CE Certified
Note: The sight glass attaches to the front of the unit by threading the elbow fitting to the bottom threaded drain port, and attaching the other end to the upper mount. Note that the top of the sight glass is open to allow overflow to drain out if the reservoir is overfilled.
Warning: Do not set the reservoir temperature controller lower than 28°F (-2ºC). Running the unit below this temperature may negatively affect the unit's efficiency and has the potential to freeze beer which may impact the finished beer's flavor.
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
An easy drinking ale, low in esters, and balanced with enough hop character to accentuate the malt profile
Flavored with Cascade pellet hops
Estimated ABV: 4.9%
Estimated IBUs: 15
Makes 2 gallons of finished beer
Blonde Ale Flash Brewing® KitAn easy-drinking blonde ale with a low bitterness level, this beer is as light and breezy as the name implies. A blend of pilsen and golden malt extract gives it the blonde color, and a kiss of Cascade hops adds flavor. One of our most crowd-pleasing kits, this is an ideal summer beer and a great option if you’re brewing for a party.
Flash Brewing® KitsIntroducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing® at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Equipment Required for Flash Brewing®Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 3-gallon fermenter you already own. We suggest a wide mouth fermenter so you can easily pour in the ingredients. The 3-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice. If you are new to brewing and need a fermentation kit, See related product.
Includes:
Blonde Ale Flash Malt™: 2 lbs
Cascade Hops: 0.5 oz
HopBite™: 15 IBU Shot
Flash Yeast™
Flash Brewing® Instructions
Flash Brewing® recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
When we first got our hands on experimental hop HBC 438 (nicknamed Ron Mexico and now known as Sabro™) we couldn't wait to design a recipe around it
Includes Magnum and Sabro™ hops
Estimated ABV: 4.6%
Estimated IBUs: 53-57
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This delicious Pale Ale is based on new experimental hop, HBC438, that has the unofficial name of Ron Mexico due to its native US neomexicanus hop heritage. This hop has enticing aromas of stone and tropical fruit, orange, mint, and herbal characteristics. Vinnie from Russian River Brewing (of Pliny fame) used this hop in an experimental beer brewed for the National Homebrewers Conference and also recently raved about this hop in a talk we attended.
The story of this hop is really unique. Traditionally hop breeders finish the testing of experimental hops internally and then release to the commercial market. Now they are turning the tables and trying something new! HBC 438 is being released EXCLUSIVELY to the Homebrewing community first. Then in the future, as more is grown, they will release it to commercial brewers. So the tables are flipped - Pro brewers will be reading your reviews and seeing what you thought of the hottest new hop.
What is also cool is that all proceeds from the sales of these hops go to ALS.net and help fund the ALS Therapy Development Institute, the world's largest non-profit biotech focused entirely on ALS Research.
Our take on a Ron Mexico pale includes some malto dextrin for body, crystal 60 for color and richness, and our Ultralight malt extract for a great malty base.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.045-1.049
SRM (Color Range): 6-8
IBUs: 53-57
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5-4.7%
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.
Made in the USA by Briess, this Amber Dry Malt Extract (DME) is the perfect fermentable base for a wide range of beer styles! Use it by itself, or to add a little bit of darker color to amber beer styles. Briess Amber DME gets its darker color from the addition of Crystal malts to the mash.
After Briess' proprietary multi-step mash program, the wort is placed under a vacuum evaporator to gently remove the water while preserving the wort's full, rich flavor and minimizing additional color development. The mash program ensures high Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) to ensure good yeast health and a high degree of fermentability.
Production in the USA spares Briess extracts from long periods of time in shipping containers and ports, and ensures that you are brewing with the freshest extract available.
And Briess extracts are always 100% All Malt with no adjuncts or additional sugars.
Produced from a proprietary blend of barleys. 9 Lovibond.
Click here to read the spec sheet from Briess
Add this neoprene jacket to your Gen 4 BrewZilla to speed up heating!
Heating is 10% faster and heat loss from the boiler is reduced by 50%
Remove the jacket after the boil to speed up chilling
Thick, insulating neoprene is secured to the boiler body with a sewn-on hook and loop fastener strap
Sparge arm sleeve included to reduce heat loss during mash recirculation
Add some insulation to your BrewZilla to get better boils! This neoprene jacket will help keep the heat in for quicker and more vigorous boils. Slap it on to speed up heating; take it off to speed up chilling. Also includes a neoprene sleeve for the recirculation arm to reduce heat loss during the mash.
This jacket will fit Gen 4 BrewZilla models. It is not compatible with older generations of BrewZillas and DigiBoils due to where the cutouts on the jacket are located.
Features:
10% faster heat up time
50% less heat loss from boiler
Fits the 65L BrewZilla Gen 4
Made from 8 mm thick neoprene which is easy to wash after use
KegLand Part Number: KL24372
Control your fermentation temperatures with Cool Brewing's simple, yet innovative, insulated fermentation bag. This is the 2nd generation Cool Brew bag, which has made cold fermentations even easier! Fermenting your homebrew at the right temperature is one of the critical factors in making good beer. Let the temperature get too warm, and your beer will taste 'rough' as the soft malt and vibrant hop flavors dissapear! Typically an advanced homebrewer would want to get a spare refrigerator or even a MoreBeer! Cooled Conical to control fermentation temperatures, both those options either take up a lot of space or can cost a fair amount of money. The Cool Brewing Bag allows the apartment brewer, those who have space constraints, or the brewer on a budget a great option to control fermentation temperature and make great beer. Cool Brewing's Fermentation Cooler is designed specifically to accommodate standard 6.5, 6 or 5 gallon fermenter. You freeze a 2 liter soda bottle with water, or similar, and place in the fermentation bag with your fermenting carboy. Also works great with the Ss BrewTech Brew Buckets! The typical desired ale fermentation range is on average around 62-72° F. For a typical 5 gallon batch (1) frozen 2-liter bottle should lower wort temperature around 5 degrees, while using (2) 2-liter bottles will lower wort temperature around 11 degrees for 24-36 hours. Of course your exact results might vary but you can adjust the amount of ice you use as you go. The manufacturer has found they can cool the wort temperature up to around a 30-35° drop from ambient room temperature. On the flipside, add a Fermwrap and temperature controller to the setup, and you've got a heated fermentation temperature accurate to within 1° F! The Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler is sealed, insulated and 100% waterproof so it will efficiently and neatly keep your temperatures in check. When you’re done, the Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler easily folds up for storage until the next brew day! Cool Brew Features: Up to twice as efficient and cleaner then homemade swamp coolers
Much less expensive than custom kegorator or keezer set up's that cost $100's of dollars.
Cool Brewing Cooler will work with multiple sized fermenters.
100% waterproof so will not leave condensation.
It folds up for easy storage when not in use or travel.
Will work great in condos and warm climates where you need a swamp cooler even for Ale’s!
Contains the mess of any fermentation blowouts
Inner dimensions: 20.5"D x 25.5"H
3.5 L - Briess Malting - Use as a rich malty base malt. Fully modified, high extract, low protein. Not just a darker Base Malt. A unique malting recipe results in the development of its unique flavor. Sufficient enzyme level supports the inclusion of even the most demanding specialty malts without extending the brewing cycle. Impacts foam color. If this malt is currently out of stock or you'd like to try out a different maltster, please see the substitution chart below. Viking Malt - Pale Ale GR901 Great Western Malting - American Pale GR305 Canada Malting - Superior Pale Ale GR670 Thomas Fawcett Malting - Spring Pale Ale GR362 Dingemans Malting - Pale Ale GR330 Admiral Maltings - Maiden Voyage Pale GR70 Admiral Maltings - Gallagher's Best Pale GR701
Spicy flavor and firm bitterness supported by a velvety-smooth body
Includes Magnum and Columbus hops
Estimated ABV: 6.6%
Estimated IBUs: 40-44
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
You've never had this beer before, and, until very recently, neither had we. Imagine: a sexy, red color, spicy flavor, velvety-smooth body, terrific head, plus an aroma you could eat, all wrapped up with a firm bitterness. How did we do it? The creative shotgun approach! Continually throw enough stuff into the mix and, eventually, you score a win like this one. We started with a basic recipe similar to our famous Irish Red, but added Rye as well. A brash move? You bet! But we didn't stop there. We've added Magnum and Columbus hops everywhere, including into the carboy for dry hopping. If you want to go for a Home Run, add 1oz of the included French Oak chips after the first week of fermentation.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.067-71
SRM (Color Range): 19
IBUs: 40-44
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.6%
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.
A Dry Stout in the style of Guinness with flaked barley for a wonderfully creamy head
Includes a single addition of Magnum hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 41-45
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Here it is: a Dry Stout in the style of Guinness. Flaked Barley helps to provide all the protein that is needed to produce that wonderfully creamy head. 43 IBU of bitterness compliments the dryness of the Roasted Barley to produce authentic Irish Dry Stout.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.060-64
SRM (Color Range): 35
IBUs: 41-45
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled.
Please Note: In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering our extract recipe kits with either Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dried Malt Extract (DME). The majority of our DME kits were converted from the LME version, which is why you may notice slight variances in the extract names and quantities on your recipe sheet. You may also find that your Specific Gravity and ABV% are slightly higher if you choose DME. Whether LME or DME, add all extracts provided according to the recipe sheet. For further details, please reference the conversion chart below.
MoreBeer! Extract Recipe Kit Conversion Chart
Liquid Malt Extract
Dry Malt Extract
4 lbs
3.5 lbs
5 lbs
4 lbs
6 lbs
5 lbs
7 lbs
6 lbs
8 lbs
6.5 lbs
9 lbs
7 lbs
Ultralight Malt Extract
Golden Light DME
Pale Malt Extract
Golden Light DME
Pilsner Malt Extract
Pilsen Light DME