BrÜcrafter https://brucrafter.com Homebrewing Methods, Equipment, Questions, and Answers Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:12:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://brucrafter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/image-100x100.jpg BrÜcrafter https://brucrafter.com 32 32 143095616 Inkbird ITC-308 WiFi Review [Homebrew Temperature Controller] https://brucrafter.com/best-homebrewing-temperature-controller/ https://brucrafter.com/best-homebrewing-temperature-controller/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:30:03 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=1288 One of the first things you’ll be told when you start homebrewing is that temperature control is key to healthy fermentation. I’ve been using electronic temperature controllers on both my fermentation chamber and my kegerator/keezer for years. My previous favorite homebrewing temperature controller (the original ITC-308) is now available with WiFi connectivity. That makes it my new favorite. Along with ...

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]]> https://brucrafter.com/best-homebrewing-temperature-controller/feed/ 2 1288 Nucleated Beer Glasses (Why You Probably Need Some) https://brucrafter.com/nucleated-beer-glasses/ https://brucrafter.com/nucleated-beer-glasses/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:38:56 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2541 Most craft beer nerds and homebrewers already have a decent collection of beer glassware. But many do NOT have a set of nucleated glasses, or even know what they are… let’s fix that. I’m going to spend the first half of this article talking about all the ins and outs, and pros and cons of nucleated glasses. Basically, everything you ...

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]]> https://brucrafter.com/nucleated-beer-glasses/feed/ 1 2541 Water TDS Calculator (When To Change Your RO Membrane) https://brucrafter.com/water-tds-calculator-when-to-change-your-ro-membrane/ https://brucrafter.com/water-tds-calculator-when-to-change-your-ro-membrane/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:18:22 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2524 Reverse Osmosis water filtration systems are great, but it’s tough to know when to change your filter cartridges and membrane. This calculator lets you easily estimate your RO Rejection rate, so you know for sure if it’s time for a swap! How To Calculate Your RO Rejection Rate Rejection rate is a measure of the amount of TDS (Total Dissolved ...

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]]> https://brucrafter.com/water-tds-calculator-when-to-change-your-ro-membrane/feed/ 1 2524 The Big Buzz: Electric Homebrewing (How It Works, Why Switch, What To Buy) https://brucrafter.com/electric-homebrewing/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:46:27 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2464 So what’s with all the buzz (sorry) around electric brewing? Seems like a ton of folks are converting to electric homebrewing. But why switch to electric? How does it work? What to buy? I’ve got you covered. Keep reading and I’ll tell you everything you need to know. How Does Electric Homebrewing Work? These days there are lots of electric ...

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]]> 2464 Homebrew Cleaning And Sanitizing (Get It Right Every Time) https://brucrafter.com/homebrew-cleaning-and-sanitizing/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:04:57 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2426 There’s no doubt about it. You might have the best recipe and brewing skills in the world, but if you don’t follow proper cleaning and sanitizing steps along the way, your homebrew WILL suffer. In this article, I’m going to explain some key cleaning and sanitizing products and methods for all your homebrewing equipment. You can save time, money, and ...

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]]> 2426 Homebrew Ingredient Spotlight: Melanoidin Malt https://brucrafter.com/melanoidin-malt/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:07:06 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2390 Let’s take a look at Melanoidin Malt, often referred to as a “Super Munich”, or “Munich On Steroids”. This not-so-commonly-used specialty malt is known for extremely malty flavor, smooth mouthfeel, and increased body. What is Melanoidin Malt? Melanoidin malt is a specialty malt designed to impart intense malty flavor and aroma to beer recipes. But be careful, overusing this ingredient ...

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]]> 2390 Hydrometer Temperature Correction Calculator https://brucrafter.com/hydrometer-temperature-correction/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:16:19 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2366 Get To The Point! Gravity points, get it? Here is a simple calculator you can use to correct your hydrometer reading based on the temperature of your wort! Why Do Hydrometer Readings Change At Different Temperatures? Hydrometers work by measuring the density of a solution. As the temperature changes, so does the density. Therefore, we must adjust our hydrometer reading ...

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]]> 2366 All About IBUs, Hops, and Bitterness In Beer https://brucrafter.com/ibus-hops-bitterness-in-beer/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:50:36 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2296 Bitterness is a crucial component for most modern beer styles. Even at low levels, bitterness plays an important role in recipe design. But what makes beer bitter? What Makes Beer Bitter? First and foremost, bitterness in modern beer comes from hops. Hops have many compounds and properties that make them great for brewing, but the primary contributors to bitterness are ...

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]]> 2296 Amazon Prime Day 2019 – Homebrewing Deals https://brucrafter.com/amazon-prime-day-2019-homebrewing-deals/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:44:36 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2622 Here is a list of some great deals available on Amazon.com if you (like me) are an Amazon Prime member. Prime Day For Homebrewers It’s looking like there will be some good deals available for homebrewers this year. Note that prices and availability may change rapidly during the Prime Day event. I’ll be updating this page as I find more ...

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]]> 2622 Bitterness To Gravity Ratio Calculator ( BU:GU ) https://brucrafter.com/gravity-to-bitterness-ratio-calculator/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:17:30 +0000 https://brucrafter.com/?p=2299 Each beer style has an ideal balance between the original gravity and bitterness (in IBUs). Use this calculator to check the gravity to bitterness ratio of your latest beer recipe! Commonly referred to as the BU:GU ratio, this is a quick and easy way to determine how ‘balanced’ a recipe is, in terms of bitterness. A ratio of 0.5 would ...

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