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Month: November 2026

FermZilla All Rounder 30L Review: A Worthwhile Step Toward Kegging?

November 12, 2026 by John Gillon
Unbranded rounded clear fermenter on a metal stand beside a glass of amber beer on a homebrew workbench

Reviewed and updated: November 12, 2026The FermZilla All Rounder 30L makes the most sense as a bridge between a basic fermenting bucket and a keg setup. We’d put…

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Bouncer Classic vs Mac Daddy: Which Beer Filter Fits Your Homebrew?

November 11, 2026 by John Gillon
Compact and larger unbranded inline mesh filters beside clear tubing and a glass of beer on a homebrew workbench

Reviewed and updated: November 11, 2026If you’re tired of hop bits following your beer into the keg, the Classic Bouncer and the larger Mac Daddy are worth a…

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Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler Review: Draft Beer to Go

November 10, 2026November 10, 2026 by John Gillon
Generic handled insulated beer growler with two glasses on an autumn picnic table

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If you like bringing home a favorite draft beer to share, the Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler is a good one to have on…

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Spiegelau IPA Glass Review: Is a Dedicated Pair Worth the Space?

November 10, 2026November 9, 2026 by John Gillon
Two generic IPA-style beer glasses and an empty straight tumbler on a wooden table

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If IPA is usually what you reach for when you open the fridge, the Spiegelau Beer Classics IPA Glass pair is a nice…

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Fermtech The Thief Review: Should It Replace Your Sample Jar?

November 10, 2026November 8, 2026 by John Gillon
Illustrative hydrometer sample cylinder and separate sampling tube beside a homebrew bucket

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If taking a gravity reading usually leaves you juggling a sampler, a jar, and somewhere to put them both, Fermtech The Thief is…

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KegLand NukaTap Mini Review: Is It Right for a Small Keg Setup?

November 10, 2026November 7, 2026 by John Gillon
Illustrative small keg, generic detached tap, tubing and amber beer on a wooden counter

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If you’re putting together a small keg setup and a full-size faucet feels like too much hardware, the KegLand NukaTap Mini is worth…

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OXO 11 lb Food Scale Review: A Good Fit for Homebrewing?

November 10, 2026November 6, 2026 by John Gillon

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If your mixing bowl keeps hiding the scale’s screen on brew day, the OXO Good Grips 11 lb Food Scale is worth a…

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Original Tilt Hydrometer Review: Is Bluetooth Monitoring Right for You?

November 10, 2026November 5, 2026 by John Gillon
Illustrative homebrew carboy with smartphone and traditional hydrometer on a wooden table

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If you keep wondering what your beer is doing between brew day and packaging, the original Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer is an appealing…

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INKBIRD ITC-308 Review: Is It Right for Your Fermentation Chamber?

November 10, 2026November 4, 2026 by John Gillon

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If you’ve got a suitable spare fridge and want more control over fermentation temperature, the standard INKBIRD ITC-308 is worth considering. We’d put…

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How to Run a Blind Triangle Test With Homebrew

November 10, 2026November 3, 2026 by jgillon
Three coded opaque cups of homebrew for a blind triangle test, with water and a notebook

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026Ever wondered whether that recipe tweak actually changed the beer, or whether you’re tasting what you expected to taste? A blind triangle test…

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Best Bottle Rinsers for Homebrewing: Countertop and Faucet Options

November 10, 2026November 2, 2026 by jgillon
Countertop pump bottle rinser and faucet-mounted jet rinser with amber homebrew bottles

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026If bottle prep is the part of brew day you keep putting off, a rinser can make the job feel less like a…

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How to Calibrate a Homebrew Hydrometer With Water

November 10, 2026November 1, 2026 by jgillon
Hydrometer in a clear test jar with thermometer, notebook, bottles and brewing equipment

Reviewed and updated: November 10, 2026A quick water check is a good way to get to know your hydrometer before asking it about your beer. If the number…

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Recent Posts

  • FermZilla All Rounder 30L Review: A Worthwhile Step Toward Kegging?
  • Bouncer Classic vs Mac Daddy: Which Beer Filter Fits Your Homebrew?
  • Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler Review: Draft Beer to Go
  • Spiegelau IPA Glass Review: Is a Dedicated Pair Worth the Space?
  • Fermtech The Thief Review: Should It Replace Your Sample Jar?

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