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Reddit mentions of Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo Ambidextrous Backlit Professional Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying (Cayenne)
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo Ambidextrous Backlit Professional Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying (Cayenne). Here are the top ones.
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Instant Read 2-3 Second ReadingsLarge 2" Backlit DisplayIP65 Splash Resistant ConstructionIntelligent Stabilization Alert + Temperature Hold + Min/MaxIntegrated Magnet for Convient Storage
Specs:
| Color | Red |
| Height | 0.75 Inches |
| Length | 4.5 Inches |
| Width | 1.4 Inches |
Get a "Brew in a bag" bag, if you want to do BIAB. They're resilient and worth the extra money. You won't find them on Amazon.
If you want to start going to all grain you can buy a large Coleman / Igloo cooler (60 quart is what I use, can do up to 10 gallon batches). Ball valve and fittings, some pipe tape too. Don't forget a pulley to help get the bag out of the cooler!
You can get a flask, stir bar, and everything else you need to start making yeast starters.
Grab a large spoon and/or a flask wisk to help mashing.
Amazon also sells immersion chillers to help with the post boil. I bought mine for $50 and I think it's the 25' one. Works like a charm for 5 gallon batches.
Get a good pair of insulated gloves for your brew day!
Amazon also sells thermometers to help track mash temperatures. I have this one and this one. They're both great. An IR thermometer is great to have for yeast starters too...but definitely not needed. Would put that at the bottom of my purchase list.
Oh! A sterile siphon is also awesome. Bought that from Amazon too.
And so I don't keep rambling, Homebrewfinds as a good list of filler stuff from Amazon. Things like campden tablets, hop bags, pieces to make hop spiders....etc. http://www.homebrewfinds.com/homebrewing-related-amazon-fillers
https://www.amazon.com/Lavatools-Javelin-Digital-Thermometer-Chipotle/dp/B00NMQGAT4
This one meets all your requirements, it is the one I use and love!
I take it in several spots, using this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMQGAT4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I never take it in the middle of chunks or side, i try to take it where there's mostly a uniform settling of grains (round cooler) so it goes down a few inches from the surface, then I also have a digitial 12 in probe to take some measurements further down but that particular probe doesnt respond as fast as the one as I linked which is what i use for my checks
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Personally I have the Weber, and I'm quite happy with it. It's accurate, and quick enough for my needs. The other two are supposedly faster but honestly the difference between 3 and 10 seconds isn't that important to me.
Go with the Lavatools Javelin. You really can't beat its price/performance.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/
They also have a pro version which is a bit larger and even faster.
http://www.amazon.com/Lavatools-PX1-Javelin-Thermometer-Chipotle/dp/B00NMQGAT4/
Even at $76 it is too much. I recommend getting the Javalin Pro for $50 (normal price). Waterproof, back-lit display, magnetic backing all in one without having to buy add-ons.
I recommend this bad boy http://www.amazon.com/Lavatools-Javelin-Digital-Thermometer-Chipotle/dp/B00NMQGAT4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457629909&sr=8-2&keywords=lavatools its only $50 and works just as well as the thermapen