Best products from r/CraftBeer
We found 29 comments on r/CraftBeer discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 36 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Danby 120 Can Beverage Center, Stainless Steel DBC120BLS
- 3.3 cubic feet capacity beverage center (up to 120 cans)
- Mechanical thermostat with temperature range of 43F - 57F
- 3 black wire shelves and interior light.
- Recessed side mount door handle and integrated lock with key. Tempered glass door with stainless steel trim and black body
- Energy efficient and long lasting blue LED light illuminates the interior. Energy consumption is 368kWh/year
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2. Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink
- Used Book in Good Condition
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3. Spiegelau 2-Pack Beer Classics IPA Glass, 19-Ounce
- Set of 2 glasses designed especially for IPA
- Each glass has a 19-ounce capacity
- Dishwasher-safe
- By Spiegelau- the Class of Glass
- Beautiful addition to your barware or the perfect gift
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5. Refrigerator or Freezer Thermostat (Temperature Controller)
Country Of Origin: MexicoModel Number: 6W-3ZH6-M161Item Package Dimension: 10.3" L x 6.2" W x 3.5" HItem Package Weight: 1.95 lb
6. The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes
- Sterling Publishing (NY)
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7. Beerology: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Beer...Even More
- For generations - 30 years - children have been taking adventure and imagination on the road with one of the original ride on toys-the COZY COUPE
- New features include removable floor and handle on back for parent controlled push rides
- Designed with a high seat back and storage in the rear
- Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap
- Cozy rolls on rugged, durable tires, front wheels spin 360 degrees; Made in USA
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8. Inkbird ITC308 Freezer Thermostat Heating Cooling Plug Temperature Controller Outlet 110V 1200W Digital Temp Control for Greenhouse Heater Cooler Reptile Brewing Fermentation Kegerator Probe
- Simple to use: plug it in, set the temp ranges, place the probe, plug in the heater/cooler into the marked outlet.
- Be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.
- Easily calibrated.
- Can display in Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
- Whether you need temperature control for fermentation, greenhouse, kombucha control or to set up your temperature project system, the ITC-308 temperature controller is a great choice.
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9. Areaware Bottle Opener in Walnut
- Created for Areaware by Los Angeles based designer Brendan Ravenhill
- Crafted from sustainably harvested walnut
- Sophisticated in its rustic simplicity
- Number of pieces: 1.0
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11. Stolzle Berlin Beer Crystal Glass - Belgian Tulips Style, 16 Ounce, Set of 4
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12. LiverSmart - Milk Thistle Liver Cleanse & Support Supplement - 145mg Silymarin - 6 Antioxidant Ingredients to Protect The Liver - Vegan - Independently Tested (1)
- Detox & Deload: Our liver support supplement is one of the most effective formulas on the market, and was created by experts to focus on liver cleanse, detox and repair for women and men who want to maintain their liver health and keep enzymes within the normal range.*
- Premium Milk Thistle: This high-strength liver health formula contains 250mg of premium milk thistle extract, grown and cultivated in Europe, using a patented process to preserve the 6 key silymarin isomers that studies have shown to be important for liver health.*
- Effective Antioxidants: For wide reaching benefits, and to ensure you get the best results, we’ve combined milk thistle with other premium, research-backed ingredients such as artichoke leaf extract, dandelion root, beet root and protease, to provide a gentle cleanse.
- Overall Wellness: Just 2 of these easy to swallow capsules per day will not only take a load off your liver and provide a guard against stresses caused by toxins, you may also notice a boost in energy levels, and improved gut and immune wellness.*
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: LiverSmart was featured in the Best Liver Health Supplements in 2021, and is trusted by thousands of returning customers who love that it is USA made, independently tested for safety, vegan, non-GMO, and that we offer a 90-day money back guarantee.^
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13. 25 Foot Red Gas/Air Hose, 5/16 inch ID and 9/16 inch OD
- This 25 foot red gas/air hose has a 5/16 inch inside diameter and a 9/16 inch outside diameter
- This gas/air hose is American made; dual-layered; tasteless; and odorless for superior CO2 or nitrogen supply
- Commercial quality and twice the thickness of other hoses in the market
- Assembled in the USA
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14. KegWorks European Specialty Stout Beer Faucet in Chrome
- These faucets must be used to dispense Guinness stout, murphy's stout and others
- Made of heavy duty metal with a chrome finish
- Used for most nitrogen beers
- Remove restrictor to use for any beer
- Does not include faucet handle
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15. BETOOLL Nitrogen Regulator with 0-400 PSI Delivery Pressure Equipment Brass Inlet Outlet Connection Gauges
- CGA580 Inlet Connection, 1/4 Inch Male Flare Outlet Connection and Easy to Read 2 Inch Gauges with Protective Rubber Gauge Boots
- Nitrogen Regulator, Delivery Pressure 0-4000 PSI.
- Durable brass piston designed diaphragm, self re-seating relief valve (not designed to protect downstream system)
- Large brass Tee Handle with stainless steel pressure adjusting screw and regulator bushing that prevents galling
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16. Uniweld RHP400 Nitrogen Regulator with 0-400 PSI Delivery Pressure, CGA580 Inlet Connection and 1/4-Inch Male Flare Outlet Connection
- Nitrogen Regulator, Delivery Pressure 0-400 PSI
- CGA580 Inlet Connection, 1/4 Inch Male Flare Outlet Connection and Easy to Read 2 Inch Gauges with Protective Rubber Gauge Boots
- Durable brass piston designed diaphragm, self re-seating relief valve (not designed to protect downstream system)
- Large brass Tee Handle with stainless steel pressure adjusting screw and regulator bushing that prevents galling
- Regulator can be used with CO2 with the Uniweld part no F36 adaptor, CO2 Cylinder (CGA320) to Nitrogen Regulator (CGA580) (purchased separately)
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17. Dr. Brown's Bottle Brush, Blue
- REUSABLE BABY BOTTLE BRUSH. A combination of bristles and sponge for thoroughly cleaning both plastic and glass bottles.
- BABY BOTTLE NIPPLE CLEANER. The built-in ridged cleaner makes cleaning baby bottle nipples quick and effortless. Reach those small spaces!
- NO SLIP HANDLE. Perfectly sized for an easy grip, the grooved no-slip handle prevents the cleaning brush from sliding out of your hand.
- CONVENIENT STORAGE. The suction cup base can be used to stand the brush upright or remove the suction cup and clip it to the inside of your sink.
- SPONGE & BRISTLE BRUSH HEAD. Includes a combination of sponge and bristles for thorough and easy cleaning of baby bottles.
- SUITS MOST BABY BOTTLES. Durable baby bottle brush works with all Dr. Brown’s baby bottles and most other brands, both narrow and wide-neck bottles.
- BPA Free. Dishwasher safe (top rack only).
- For use with all standard and wide-neck Dr. Brown's Natural Flow baby bottles
- Features a grooved, no-slip handle and a combination sponge and bristle brush head for thorough, easy cleaning of bottles
- Fixed chevron channels, designed specifically to clean nipples with ease
- Storage clip is included to house the brush near the sink
- Use with all standard and wide neck Dr Brown's natural flow baby bottles
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18. Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Outletsmoker Thermostat, 2-Stage, 1100W, with Sensor Reptile Beer Brewing Kegs Fridge Cured Meat Breeding
- [Convenient Design] Plug and play design, easy to use.
- [Dual Relay Output] Be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.
- [Dual Display Window] Be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same time.
- [Dual Reading Mode] Support reading with Centigrade or Fahrenheit unit.
- [Parameter] .Maximum output load: 1100W(110V).
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19. Libbey Beer Tasting Sampler Glass (#249), 5oz - Set of 12
- 5oz beer tasting sampler or side water glass
- Perfect size for beer tasting flights
- Volume: 5oz
- Set of 12
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20. Orblue Under Cabinet Wine Glass Rack and Holder w/Universal Mounting Kit and Screws– Chrome Undercabinet Stemware rack up to 9 Wine Glasses
The Orblue undercabinet stemware rack comes fully furnished and ready to mount providing more kitchen real estate by saving space on your counter. Glossy and oleophobic chrome finish provides a sleek and minimalist look that accents all kitchen, cabinetry and counter designs.Comes with a universal m...
Not even a mention of the TeKu? The glass was invented to practically replace the standard pint. I feel this list is good, but could use some help.
About the TeKu:
"Teo Musso is the founder of Baladin Brewery in Italy. He collaborated with Italian sensory analysis expert Kuaska to create the Teku glass (the name Teku is an amalgamation of the names ‘Teo’ and ‘Kuaska’.) Musso’s goal in creating the Teku was to come up with an industry standard glass that could be used for the sensory analysis of all kinds of beer. He was inspired by the ISO glass with is the glass that is used to conduct the sensory evaluation of wine. Musso made a range of prototypes and had Kuaska evaluate them all. The resulting glass is both elegant and functional and is carried in many Italian specialty beer bars and brewpubs."
And about about the IPA glass?
"he Spiegelau IPA glass is designed to showcase varying aromatic profiles for the American 'hop forward' IPA beer, preserve a frothy head and volatiles and maintain a comfortably wide opening for the drinker to "nose" the beer"
TL:DR
The list is nice, but missing the specialty glasses that have been engineered for better beer experiences.
Amazon links for those interested:
TeKu: http://www.amazon.com/TeKu-Worlds-Best-Beer-Glass/dp/B00F3GMWY8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406561417&sr=8-1&keywords=teku
IPA: http://www.amazon.com/Spiegelau-2-Pack-Classics-Glass-19-Ounce/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406561436&sr=8-2&keywords=IPA
Personally prefer two types of glasses for most of my beers. Either this somewhat weird looking but great to drink from IPA glass: https://www.eebria.com/products/merchandise/cloudwater-brew-co/1869-cloudwater-craftmaster-glass
Or the Teku: https://www.amazon.com/TeKu-Worlds-Best-Beer-Glass/dp/B00F3GMWY8 which truly is the best beer glass.
But sometimes visuals do matter more than practicality, and on those days I will gladly drink from my Kwak glass: https://cookinglife.nl/kwak-bierglas/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgarT9cfB4gIV1MAYCh0aIQhVEAQYASABEgK49PD_BwE
I guess this goes without saying but make sure when you pour it from the bottle you just tip the bottle upside down over the glass and let it drain. Also, I drink left hand milk stout from a Spiegelau https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nAYtub02QEWZQ Happy drinking!
First off understanding beer if a good place to start. The best book I found:
http://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Beer-Insiders-Worlds-Greatest/dp/1603420894
It's easy to understand and gives you an introductory high level overview on everything beer. History, pairings, styles, terminology, it covers it. It is an easy read, and even touches on homebrewing.
Second: Read others works! You can either go the professional route, or the amateur route. There are a lot of podcasts and blogs out there. See what terminology others are using!
Third: Find a mentor! I just got done hiring two new staff writers for our blog. We put them through a review process and I had to critique a bunch of work they did. If you would like someone to critique your work I would be happy to help. Just zip it over to info@beerploma.com!
Hope that helps!
Also if you want to get into homebrewing on the cheap:
http://www.mrbeer.com/
It might not be the most stellar kit, but it will get your feet wet, is small, and doesn't eat up a lot of time and money. I still have my old equipment from it to make experimental batches!
Chest freezer is the best for something like this. Especially if you want to swap to kegs or mix both. I would recommend something like this if you go with a freezer.
I understand where you are coming from. I read the book "The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes" by Joshua Bernstein and it really helped me find the right words for what I was tasting. I'd recommend buying the book, looking at the lessons, and then buying some brews to enjoy while doing the lessons. Here it is on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Beer-Course-Tasting/dp/1402797672/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SM8HS28CBNFW17FPKDE
Another book I've heard good things about (but, is currently on my wish list) is "Beerology" by Mirella Amato:
http://www.amazon.com/Beerology-Everything-Need-Know-Enjoy/dp/0449016129/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406920122&sr=8-1&keywords=beerology
Are you looking for a full size fridge or something smaller?
I have a Danby mini fridge I picked up about a year ago that suits me perfectly. On max it stays around 45-47 degrees. Capacity is great if you never have more than around 40 beers to keep cool at any given time, although it can hold a lot more if you are storing mostly cans.
https://imgur.com/a/3HQrk
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MPLYEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_T4dRzbNRSK8FS
I find that Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher is a good resource for beer education. Probably the best thing to do would be to organize flights for him, so you can start to work out what styles he likes. Obviously there's a lot of variation within styles, but perhaps if you give him a selection to rank or pit against each other, you can start to see whether he likes hoppy vs. malt-forward, etc. So you could start with a pilsner, a wheat beer, an IPA and a stout or a similar line-up and work your way out from there.
Beer fridge https://imgur.com/a/QenV5
The link is a post of my old setup and current setup.
My first setup was a result of me checking Craigslist constantly to find wine fridges. Found 2 and used those for a while.
The new setup was achieved when I went to a local furniture auction and won it for $300.
I would either look for good deals on commercial wine fridges or buy a garage fridge and something like this to control the temp:
Inkbird Pre-Wired Dual Stage Digital Temperature Controller Outlet Thermostat 110V, 1100W Heating and Cooling for Fermentation Kegerator Heating Mat ect https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015E2UFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OKCNzbB8YSKW1
Areaware Bottle Opener in Walnut https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PBYAJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RZXMDbPVDYB8N
This bottle opener is awesome, can hang on the fridge and preserves caps Better then the quarter thing.
I see the "ashy" descriptor come up a fair amount with dark beers that use roasted malts in the ingredients, which is most dark beer. Come to think of it, there literally is "ash" in those beers, which is just the burnt or roasted residue left on the malt. Probably "burnt toast" could be used as a synonym of "ash". "Volcanic rock" (or lava rock), in my mind, would be like licking a (cold) lava rock. I might compare it to a milder, more mineral-y, ash flavor. Something like that.
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Stolzle-Berlin-Beer-Crystal-Glass/dp/B00VAR2LTU?keywords=tulip+glass&qid=1536687147&sr=8-9&ref=mp_s_a_1_9
These are great
Pretty sure it's this model, now on sale for $260:
https://www.amazon.com/Danby-Beverage-Center-Stainless-DBC120BLS/dp/B002MPLYEW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503680575&sr=8-2&keywords=danby
LiverSmart - Milk Thistle Liver Cleanse & Support Supplement - 145mg Silymarin - 6 Antioxidant Ingredients to Protect The Liver - Vegan - Independently Tested (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0350RC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HzWADbXY8VK2D
Well, I apparently over spent on this regulator because I see that there are others now for under $40. I can't recall how much the nitrogen costs. I want to say it's around $40 as well, but I have a terrible memory so I may be way off. The stout taps are a little spendy, but totally worth it if you're going to get the full nitro experience. So, it's around $100 for the regulator and the tap.
I just steep them in my regular mash kettle no bag or filter or anything. I usually do it on a weekend and whenever I pass by doing other things I give it a stir. It may not be necessary to stir that often, but it makes sense to me for full extraction. I dunno. When it's ready to keg, I leave it alone over night and the grounds settle and I siphon from the top as I would a beer. I set a fine mesh strainer on my keg to catch anything that does get sucked up in the transfer process.
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Oh, you'll want to make sure you get some tubing that can handle that pressure. I've used beverage line for my CO2 lines, but you'l definitely want to make sure you use actual gas line for this.
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Danby 120 Can Beverage Center, Stainless Steel DBC120BLS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MPLYEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nRWyzbVT8575G
I have one of these. I bought it in December 2014 and it is still working perfectly.
http://i.imgur.com/fn07THh.jpg
Bingo. I use this one: Dr. Brown's Bottle Brush, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N0SNHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Z2z6yb5ZZA4M8
Works great on my wine glasses too.
Ive used the ITC-308 for some time now and it works great. $35
The smallest I’ve seen of the Tekus is the 11.2oz.
Not sure if you’re married to that design, but Libbey makes some good sampler size glassware (stemmed tulips, unstemmed 5oz)
The teku holder was just an under cabinet one from Amazon that I drilled into the top. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071W82Y8T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm actually buying another one to put over on the right side as well
I bought this freezerless refrigerator from Lowe's and regulate the temperature using the same item others mentioned here.