A convenient tool for retrieving a sample of liquid from a carbouy or fermenter. Has a stop valve at the bottom which opens when pushed against the bottom of the vessel, allowing the Sampler to fill with the fermenting liquid. This can then be transferred to another container for testing fermentation progress and/or tasting.

A bi-metal weldless thermometer with 3" stainless steel housing, hermetically sealed in a water proof case with glass face. Ideal for fitting to your mash tun, hot liquor tank or kettle. Provides temperature readout in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. The thermometer kit include 1 x stainless washer, 1 x 1/2"NPT/BSP Lock Nut, 2 x Silicone O-rings. Requires a 7/8" drill bit to install. To prevent leaking, wrap the 1/2" BSP threads with Teflon tape prior to threading into the port.

Alcometer with 0-100% and Proof scales, with instructions. It is not recommended for testing beer, wine or liqueurs as it is most reliable when measuring the alcohol content of liquids with a higher percentage alcohol.

Calibrated to 20 degrees C.

Poly bulkhead for 6.5mm diameter temperature probe

This professional ph meter is designed to measure and display both pH levels and temperature with very high accuracy. Featuring IP67 - 100% splashproof & dustproof, selectable °C & °F, large display screen, replaceable electrode, 3-point calibration system and comes with free 3 pH Powder (pH4.00, pH6.86 & pH9.18).

It comes with built-in Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), you don't have to worry about the effect of temperature change on pH level.

 

Get your brewing water tested at a laboratory. The first step to water modifications is to know your brewing water.
If you buy this report, we ship to you the sample containers, pre-paid freight to your closest laboratory (Hamilton, Blenheim or Christchurch), instructions, ice packs and a polystyrene shipping box to keep your sample cold during transport.

Completed test results are emailed back to you once available.
We believe this is currently the only affordable laboratory grade water test aimed at home brewers in New Zealand.

Your sample is being tested for the following parameters:

Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Chloride
Sulphate
Total Hardness
Total Alkalinity
pH

The optional add on report uses the data from your laboratory water report to give you tailored advice on how to modify your water for a variety of beer styles.
This is highly recommended unless you know how to interpret & use water analysis data.

You can find an example report here.

pH Buffer powder 7.00 to use for calibration of pH meters. Designed to be used with R.O water at 25 degrees celcius. Add contents to 250ml of water until dissolved.