John Gillon

Compare practical wort-chiller options by cleaning access, kettle fit and cooling-water requirements rather than fixed chilling-time claims.

Compare a replaceable-probe pocket tester with a separate-probe meter, and budget for calibration, storage and electrode care.

Compare a simple gravity hydrometer with a complete test-jar kit, and learn which features matter for reliable fermentation readings.

Compare an adjustable two-roller mill with a three-roller option, and decide whether owning a mill suits your batch size and brewing setup.

Compare a plastic conical, a stainless conical-bottom vessel and a full stainless conical before investing in your next fermenter.

Choose between a quick digital reading and a long-stem dial thermometer, with practical advice on probe placement and temperature range.

Compare two bench cappers and learn how bottle compatibility, cap size and a stable work surface affect your bottling setup.

Compare the Perlick 630SS and 650SS, check shank compatibility, and understand where flow control helps a balanced draft system.