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| THREE x Extra Large Drawstring BIAB Bags – $10.39 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:15 PM PDT Extra Large Brew Bags Reusable, 3 Pack 26″x22″ Fine Mesh Strainer Bag for Home Brewing Hops Grains Fruit Cider Apple Grape Wine Beer Making Press Drawstring Straining Brew in a Bag 8/22/21 12:15 AM Central: This is discounted to $25.59 an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Ex8lusive [Try Prime for Free]. […] |
| Lallemand New England East Coast American Ale Yeast – Conan! – $6.51 + free shipping Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT FREE Shipping, No Minimum: As of this posting label Peelers is shipping most varieties of dry yeast for free with no minimum. Applies to addresses in the contiguous US. This is a great deal! This means Lallemand New England East Coast American Ale Yeast is $6.51 shipped. Price and availability can change. Check Label Peelers […] |
| Mini & Micro Regulator Duotight Adapter – $3.49 + DuoTight Review Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:00 PM PDT Mini & Micro Regulator Duotight Adapter from William’s Brewing This converts your compatible minii CO2 regulator to DuoTiight. This is selling for just $3.49. Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the lower 48 states depending on your order size for most items. Mini & Micro Regulator Duotight Adapter DuoTight […] |
| DIGITEN Digital LCD Temp Controller – $25.59 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:15 PM PDT DIGITEN DTC101 Digital Thermostat Outlet Thermometer LCD Simple-Stage Plug-in Temperature Controller Heating or Cooling 110V 10A for Greenhouse Mushroom Terrarium Reptile Fermentation Homebrew 8/21/21 10:15 PM Central: This is discounted to $25.59 an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Ex8lusive [Try Prime for Free]. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product […] |
| Digital pH Meter + Calibration Buffer Powder – $8.99, best price + free prime ship Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:00 PM PDT Digital pH Meter by IDEALHOUSE You can use a pH meter to check the pH of your water, mash, [test Star San effectiveness] and finished beer. 6/21/21 10 PM Central: This is selling for just $8.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free […] |
| Pre-Order: KOMOS Gas Manifolds – Easy Conversion to DuoTight Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:00 PM PDT KOMOS® Aluminum Gas Manifold – 1/4 in. Flare via MoreBeer From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability: Due to high demand, the 3 & 4 way manifold is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this […] |
| 300 Micron Stainless Steel Kettle Hop Strainer – $21.59 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:15 PM PDT Hop Spider 300 Micron Mesh Stainless Steel Hop Filter Strainer for Home Beer Brewing Kettle 8/21/21 6:15 PM Central: This is discounted to $21.59 an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Ex8lusive [Try Prime for Free]. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices […] |
| FastFerment 24 Bottle Drying Rack – $11, best price + free prime ship Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:00 PM PDT FastFerment frb1 FRBB-24 Bottle Drying Rack FastRack24, White Note from HBF: Does not include pictured bottles 6/21/21 8 PM Central: These are selling for just $11. That’s the best historical direct from Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime […] |
| Going on Now… Amazon Prime Day Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT Amazon Prime Day is two days of deals for Prime Member [Try Prime for Free]. It runs June 21 and 22. There will be many, many deals. Amazon Prime Day! Some searches to try – stock pot, kettle, thermometer, timer, kitchen scale, postal scale, growler, beer book, homebrew book, craft beer boor, beer glasses, wine […] |
| Vacu Vin Wine Saver + Stoppers – $15.99 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:15 PM PDT Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump with 2 x Vacuum Bottle Stoppers – Black (Black Pump + 4 Stoppers) 8/21/21 6:15 PM Central: This is discounted to $15.99 as an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Exclusive [Try Prime for Free]. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info […] |
| Stainless Steel Kettle Hop Spider – 300 Micron, 10″ x 4″ – $18.99, best price + free prime ship Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:00 PM PDT OFNMY 10 x 4 inches Hop Spider 300 Micron Stainless Steel Hop Filter Strainer for Home Beer Brewing Kettle 6/21/21 6 PM Central: This is selling for just $18.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:15 PM PDT B Cups Lager Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, 4-Piece, BPA and BPS-Free B Cups are plastic craft beer cups that are available in a variety of styles. Since it’s plastic, it plays well at the park, beach and pool. These are rugged, shatterproof and dishwasher safe. 8/21/21 4:15 PM Central: This is discounted to $8 […] |
| Hands on Review: Inkbird IHT-1S Digital, Instant Read, Waterproof, Rechargeable Thermometer Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:00 PM PDT This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Michael Gom. Read more about Michael below. Hands on Review: Inkbird Digital Food Thermometer IHT-1S This is a rechargeable, advertised as Waterproof IP67 and has an advertised response time of ~2 – 3 seconds. Unboxing FrontBackFollowing the same quality as the previous model I reviewed (IHT-1P), Inkbird packages […] |
| Brew More, Save More at Adventures in Homebrewing Posted: 21 Jun 2021 01:15 PM PDT It’s a great time to pick up homebrewing gear and supplies at Adventures in Homebrewing…. Adventures in Homebrewing is offering up to $30 off your purchase, depending on your order total. Get $10 off $80, $20 off $160 and $30 off $240. No coupon code is required, the discounted amount should be automatically be reflected […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 12:15 PM PDT GrowlerWerks uKeg Go Carbonated Growler and Craft Beverage Dispenser for Beer, Soda, Cider, Kombucha and Cocktails, 128 oz, Tungsten Notes from HBF: This growler is essentially a self contained, portable mini keg. It has an integrated tap and CO2 regulator. It’s also double wall insulated, so it should keep your beer cold for a […] |
| STAINLESS STEEL Garden Hose Quick Disconnect Fittings! Posted: 21 Jun 2021 12:00 PM PDT ESSENTIAL WASHER Garden Hose Quick Connect Hose Fittings – 3/4 Inch Stainless Steel Water Hose Quick Connect Set – Garden Hose Connector Set Great for RV or Pressure Washer Quick disconnects make connecting and disconnecting things on brew day easier. I have QDs (a different brand) on every hose connection I use on brew […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 11:00 AM PDT Intertap forward sealing faucets have a unique modular, threaded spout design which can fit a variety of different attachments including a growler filler, stout spout and ball lock post. Intertaps are awesome, check out my extensive Hands on Review Background… From William’s Brewing: This weekend, we have some awkward news about being told to stop […] |
| 4 x 30mm/1.18″ PTFE Magnetic Stir Bars – $6.39 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:30 AM PDT 4 Pcs 30mm(1.18 inch) PTFE Magnetic Stirrer Mixer Stir Bar,White Color,Laboratory Bar,Stir Plate Bar,Stir Plate Magnet,Stir Rod Magnetic Use along with a compatible Erlenmeyer Flask and Stir Plate to do Stir Plate Yeast Starters. Why a Stir Plate? The constant motion of a stir plate integrates oxygen, puts yeast in constant contact with nutrients, relieves […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:30 AM PDT Amazon Prime Day is two days of deals for Prime Member [Try Prime for Free]. It runs June 21 and 22. There will be many, many deals. Amazon Prime Day! Some searches to try – brew bag, stock pot, kettle, thermometer, timer, kitchen scale, postal scale, growler, beer book, homebrew book, craft beer boor, beer […] |
| Ends Today: Grainfather G30 System… Save $200 + Free Pliny the Elder Kit! Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT From MoreBeer: GrainFather G30 Connect $200 OFF & FREE Pliny Kit with purchase!!! What is better than getting a GrainFather G30 Connect for $200 Off? Getting a Free Pliny The Elder Kit to brew on it as well! Don’t miss out on the GrainFather G30 SALE! It’s only marked down until June 21st and we’re […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:11 AM PDT GrowlerWerks uKeg Go Carbonated Growler and Craft Beverage Dispenser for Beer, Soda, Cider, Kombucha and Cocktails, 64 oz Notes from HBF: This growler is essentially a self contained, portable mini keg. It has an integrated tap and CO2 regulator. It’s also double wall insulated, so it should keep your beer cold for a relatively […] |
| 18% Off “Prime” Savings at ThermoWorks! – excludes Mk4 Closeout Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:09 AM PDT ThermoWorks has discounted everything they carry site-wide by a whopping 18%. Discount will be automatically added in your cart. This matches the best sitewide % off deal I can recall seeing. Thermapen Mk4 – Review – excluded as this is being closed out at the lowest price ever. Classic Thermapen – Review ChefAlarm – Review ThermoPop TimeStick | TimeStick Trio – Review ProNeedle – […] |
| Ends Today: The Grainfather Connect G30, Save $200! + Free Hop Spider & Distilling Lid Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:00 AM PDT The Grainfather Connect G30 The Grainfather is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price. It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price. This generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and rarely discounted. This is discounted $199.99 as part […] |
| Dr Meter PH838 High Accuracy, Backlit pH Meter – $27.99 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:30 AM PDT Dr.meter Upgraded PH838 0.01 Resolution High Accuracy Backlit Two-Color LCD Display pH Meter with ATC, 0-14pH Measurement Range with Data Hold Function You can use a pH meter to check the pH of your water, mash, [test Star San effectiveness] and finished beer. 8/21/21 9:30 AM Central: This is discounted to $27.99 as an Amazon […] |
| WiFi Dual Stage Temp Controller – Works with Alexa & Google Home – $34.39 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:20 AM PDT WiFi Dual Stage Temp Controller – Works with Alexa & Google Home 8/21/21 9 AM Central: This is discounted to $34.39 as an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Exclusive [Try Prime for Free]. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices Wifi Temperature […] |
| Airtight Storage Bin w/Spout & Measuring Cup [Grain Storage] – $9.47 on Prime Day Deals Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:15 AM PDT Airtight storage container with spout and measuring cup. Use for grain, DME, ingredient storage and more. 8/21/21 9 AM Central: This is discounted to $9.47 as an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a Prime Exclusive [Try Prime for Free]. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More […] |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:07 AM PDT Brewing & Fermentation Heat Pad for Homebrew Beer & Wine Fermenting by Propagate Pro. 120 Volt 25 Watt Heating Mat. Includes Heater Temperature Strip. Use in conjunction with a temperature controller to dial in fermentation temps. 8/21/21 9 AM Central: This is discounted to $19.98 as an Amazon Prime Day Deal. This is a […] |
| MoreBeer’s Hop Market – This Week’s Most Popular Hops Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:00 AM PDT Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. pst:hopmktpopular tag:itsapage |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT Deals on Grainfather Gear are Rare! The Grainfather is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price. It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price. This generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and rarely discounted. Three retailers have this […] |
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| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:44 PM PDT Ok I'll kick off with a couple. Did you hear about the masochist who loved to take cold showers so he didn't. .................................................................. Paddy and Seamus had missed the last bus and were walking home at midnight, when they passed the bus depot. A window was open so Paddy hopped in to steal a bus. After much banging and crashing Paddy came back out through the window. "We're out of luck, Seamus, there wasn't a number 153 in there" "Bloody... Continuing Jokes Thread |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:58 PM PDT Guys, I'm having another crack at a Bavarian Weissbier (such as Schofferhofer, Franziskaner etc) and to date I haven't been able to get it just how I like it, so I need your help! I like it a slightly leaning toward banana, cloudy, and a full mouthfeel. I do BIAB and usually no chill. I don't make water additions but my water is pretty good and balanced. I was thinking of trying Mangrove Jacks M20 yeast. What are people's thought on things such as:
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| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:14 PM PDT Hey all, After some advice please.  Upgraded my SS brew bucket to a domed lid today to do pressurerised transfers. Put the lid on a new batch and pitched the yeast starter early arvo then checked it later - no airlock activity (complete equilibrium on an S shaped kind) but Tilt is showing a drop in gravity and the smell is obvious. (I know airlock activity is not the be all and end all) Anyway I noticed that when I took the lid off briefly to check the seal the airlock shows a build up... Pressure Relief Valve |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 12:50 AM PDT Hi guys, I've been mainly brewing Belgian beers so I have limited experience with anything else. I bought a fresh wort kit from my LHB labelled "Riwaka XPA" and suggests dry hopping with 50g of either Riwaka or Simcoe. I bought one of each thinking id do a 100g dry hop but am now wondering if the two will compliment each other or not? Also I plan on dry hopping during active fermentation do minimise o2 as I'm bottling. Will either of these produce grassy flavours if left in contact too... Simcoe with Riwaka DH? |
| Posted: 20 Jun 2021 11:08 PM PDT I've been trying to work something out this morning and thought I would see if anyone else has already solved this problem. I usually brew beer but lately I've enjoyed doing a mead or two. I like that they're relatively quick and easy to start and it's just a nice change from beer. The question I have is regarding good vessels for small batch primary and secondary fermentation. For my first batches I used 5 litre demijohns for both primary and secondary. I did about 4.2 litres for primary... Small batch mead vessels |
| Posted: 20 Jun 2021 11:00 PM PDT Hi everyone. Hugh here. New to Brewing. Step son bought me a Mangrove Jacks Ginger Bear kit a couple of years ago for fathers day, and it pretty much didn't get used after that first batch. But earlier this year, I decided to try cider from supermarket brand juice. 7 brews later, I've only had to toss a couple (so dry as to be undrinkable) and I've got my self an Apple and Pear cider from the last two batches that I'm happy to share around. Also have a few gallons of Mead on the go, but... Newbie from Melbourne/Geelong |
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| Oatmeal stout with cascade hops? Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:20 PM PDT Couldn't decide what I was going to brew when in the home brew shop and ended up with roasted barley, chocolate malt and fuggles hops. With other ingredients I already have I've decided to either make a bitter. Wanting to use the choc malt and barley I was looking at the GH oatmeal stout....but don't have Challenger hops. Would I be mad to substitute Cascade instead? I also have fuggles and Goldings hops. I have MO and crystal malt. Any ideas welcome.  |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:35 PM PDT A joke to take the minds off the worriers and whittlers, who think we are all going to be wiped out with plagues pestilence and the off chance of a collision with a asteroid. In a small village in Russia the village milking cow dried up, the villagers were panicking wondering what to do. A village elder suggested they go and see the wise man of the woods, so they traipsed up to where the wise man of the woods lived. They explained the problem they had with the cow and he told them they... Joke of the day. |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:21 PM PDT I keep a spreadsheet of my brews, and lately I have been disappointed to find that the general trend has been to BHE getting worse, not better. This, despite the fact that I believe I am much more careful and accurate about my work now than previously. So why is this? I considered various possibilities, including maybe the effect of some tannins from scorch marks on the base of the boiler inhibiting conversion? Well I had a good go at that, and I'm really not convinced that that is the... Disappointing efficiency |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:04 PM PDT Some people may not want to write out a full brewday report but just say what they brewed. So what did you brew today? I made a 'bit's and bobs stout' to use up the odds and ends of grain I had |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:44 PM PDT My tilt seems to be fluctuating at the moment and I don't know why. Has anyone else seen this? I've twisted the fermenter a few times in case it's gunk on it, but seems to continue |
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| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 03:42 PM PDT Just settled down to watch the opening match of the 2020 (2021) tournament. I'm not a huge football fan but I do like a good international comp. Ideal accompaniment to a good beer  |
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| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 03:24 PM PDT Hey guys! So I just bought an Angram hand pull for my brews. What is the easiest way (and hopefully the most cost effective) to get it up and running? Many thanks!! |
| will my elderflower wine be sparkling? Posted: 21 Jun 2021 03:20 PM PDT Thanks for letting me join. I made my first sparlking elderflower wine last year, it was too good to be true. This year I have done the same but unsure whether its sparking or not. Yes I added yeast and has been fizzing in my container. I have just filled some bottles but dont really notice any fizz at all. Can I retrospectivly add yest to make it fizz so to speak? The colour already looks amazing, just like last years but I have a feeling it doesnt have the fizz I need it to have. Thanks Paul |
| If you had £600 or so saved up Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:45 PM PDT If you had £600 or so saved up, what fermenter system would you go for? Something shiny? A few different pressure fermenters? I currently ferment in a plastic bucket submerged a bucket with an aquarium heater method of temperature control. Love the idea of something like the Grainfather conical where I can set and that's that. But I know there are other options. I won't have any room for a glycol chiller though, so would need to do ice water, etc for chilling (though, I don't really do... If you had £600 or so saved up |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:20 PM PDT Hello I brewed Wilko's Feeling Hoppy £16 kit and have ended up with about 35 pints of commercial type lager. Not bad necessarily, but not what I was expecting, obviously. Any ideas? Could it have been packaged with the wrong yeast? Am thinking that I would maybe reduce the priming sugar amount and increase dry hops amount to about 100g ( they provide 10mg Amarillo pellets) if I did it again. Cheers |
| Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:18 PM PDT i have been brewing a Dark Rock Brewing West Coast Pale ale and I am not sure if I am over thinking this as I am still very new to it all (this is my second brew), but the recipes talk about "when Fermentation is complete " after a week. So at 1 week I measured SG, I think I got about 1.010, I figured I'd leave it a day or 2 to see if it had really finished. Second reading of 1.008, third reading 2 days later 1.006. when I check my SG on water I get a reading of.998, so I know my... Is Fermentation Complete |
| What does volumes of co2 2.4 mean? Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:05 PM PDT Hi, I've brewed a Bells two hearted ale and I'm ready to bottle. The recipe says volume of co2 2.4..how do i get the right amount? I don't want it to be too fizzy or too flat. I'm using dextrose and using 500ml bottles. Thanks in advance. Cheers. |
| How do you attach the grainfather chiller to the tap? Posted: 21 Jun 2021 01:48 PM PDT Got my grainfather last night, lovely and shiny and looks the business! On looking at my kitchen tap and the adapters that came with the GF I have one that fits the thread on my tap but… if I use that and ouch the blue hose on to the adapter I fear it will be tricky as surely the pipe will get all wound up and twisted each time I use it. Just wondered if this fear is unfounded or is there another way that's better to connect to a kitchen tap? |
| Covid the jab and the final stage. Posted: 21 Jun 2021 01:22 PM PDT SWMBO is a front line worker (carer) she has had the first jab and is now tested twice a week she also has the lateral flow test with the results showing 30 minutes after the test whenever she goes to work on the other days, there are no cases of Covid where she works and there hasn't been for quite a while. I am hoping as a front line worker my turn will come soon my age will also help, its not often i am glad i am an old fart.  |
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| What Are Chill Filtered-Spirits, And Why Does It Matter? Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:00 AM PDT  Increasingly, producers tout whiskeys and other spirits as "non-chill filtered." But how does chill filtration affect spirits? Is it really an undesirable thing? What is chill filtration?As part of the distillation process, most spirits, and aged spirits in particular, are filtered to remove sediment or other unwanted particles. Chill filtration removes fatty acid esters (FAEs) and other chemical compounds that clump together to create a cloudiness or haze when a spirit is chilled. Flocculation, the technical term for that clumping, is sometimes referred to be experts as "floc." "All chill filtration means is whether the liquid is cold," says Bradford Lawrence, a rye whiskey specialist with Beam Suntory. He worked with the Old Overholt brand as its straight and bottled-in-bond rye expressions were switched to non-chill filtration last year. Rather than filter at room temperature, a spirit brought to the freezing temperature of water or lower causes FAEs to bind together. This makes the clumps larger and easier to filter out. The process yields a clearer, slightly lighter-bodied liquid. Not all spirits respond to chill filtration, however. Those bottled at 53.5% alcohol by volume (107 proof) or higher won't cloud at freezing temperatures, says Lawrence. As a result, many producers don't use chill filtration for cask-strength or overproof spirits. Chill filtration: pros and cons"Filtration in any form is not a bad thing," says Lawrence. "It's one of those levers that can be pulled in order to make a liquid how you want it to taste." He likens filtration to polishing a stone. "You're able to take this rough stone and polish it so other, more nuanced flavors have an opportunity to shine." Some distilleries employ both methods. They may use chill filtration on flagship bottlings, but skip it for special editions if a richer profile is desired.   Though whiskey gets most of the attention when it comes to chill filtration, the non-chill filtered movement spans brandies, rums and even a handful of white spirits like gin. ProsMany experts say the big benefits of chill filtration are shelf stability, visual appeal and consistency. Some countries have specific requirements about clarity in spirits, so producers with global distribution may use chill filtration with those markets in mind. "Russia and Japan have strict rules around sedimentation," says Lawrence. "If you see [sediment], it causes issues. Chill filtration keeps that floc and haze out of the product and ensures that it visually looks good."  At Mount Gay Rum in Barbados, the core range of products employ chill filtration, while limited editions do not. "We chill-filter the core range to ensure consistency from bottle to bottle wherever you are in the world," says Trudiann Branker, the producer's master blender. "For Mount Gay, we have an already established mouthfeel across our core range, and for us, it's imperative that this remains consistent from master blender to master blender." ConsThose that opt against chill filtration say that forgoing the technique yields a more expressive, flavorful spirit. Jane Bowie, director of innovation at Maker's Mark, has been creating special editions of the Kentucky Bourbon that focus on qualities contributed typically by the casks. Not using chill filtration helps play up those qualities, she says. "Our first expression was all about the fruit and the heavy notes and the wood characteristics," says Bowie. "Filtration will rip out a lot of that stuff." To leave the larger fat molecules also results in a heavier, more viscous texture, she says. "The analogy I use is: I'm Southern. When my grandmother makes green beans with ham hocks, when it gets cold, you see all the fat [from] the ham hocks on the beans." Fat equals flavor, she says.  Distillers also liken the extra viscosity in such spirits to whole milk versus skim milk, or whiskey sours made using egg whites. "Texture matters more than you think," says Bowie. "It's just as important as the flavor. It's about the whole experience—the texture, the body, the finish." Branker says that spirits that don't employ chill filtration can be singularly flavorful. "Our limited-editions are meticulously designed to give the consumer and rum enthusiasts the essence of tasting our rum straight from the barrel," she says. These consumers are accustomed to spirits that don't use chill filtration and don't balk at sediment at the bottom of a bottle, or swirling around as rum is poured. "[They] almost prefer it." Why the "non-chill filtered" hype?To be clear, there's nothing wrong with chill-filtered spirits. But bottlings without chill filtration have cachet right now. Some experts say that it's a reflection of broader food and drink trends. "Like many other industries, people are looking for authenticity, be it farm-to-table dining or organic and biodynamic wines," says Branker. "It's clear that people are most interested in the provenance and terroir of a product, and sometimes that comes with a bit of extra sediment." In other words, the same demographic that loves natural wines, cloudy beers or rustic ciders is also likely to embrace floc in their whiskey. "People want things in their natural state," says Bowie. "We're not scared of ugly vegetables anymore or hazy IPAs. People want the purest, rawest form of whiskeys they can get." Some brands also avoid chill filtration as a way to tell a story. "There are brands wanting to have a historical nod, [to say a spirit is] rooted in an older process," says Lawrence. "From a marketing angle, it's something new and different, it differentiates the product on the shelf and creates intrigue." Still, some producers are baffled by the craze for haze. "In 70 years, we've never commented on filtration," says Bowie, of Maker's Mark. "We never used chill filtration, but we never talked about it because people didn't care. Now people care and talk about it. It's a badge of honor." |
| The Best Corkscrews and Wine Keys, According to Pros Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:00 AM PDT  Finding a corkscrew or wine key that you vibe with can be difficult. What's the difference between the two tools? A corkscrew has two arms that lift and a top pull that twists, allowing leverage to help pull up the cork. A wine key, sometimes called a waiter's corkscrew, has a small knife and uses a metal fulcrum positioned on the lip of the bottle to create leverage to lift the cork up and out. A good wine key or corkscrew needs to be sharp enough to easily pierce through the cork, have a good grip and, above all, be easy to use. Often, poor quality corkscrews can damage corks, leaving little shards of wood in your glass, or can disintegrate your cork entirely, leaving you with little ability to open your wine. If you're in the market for a wine key or corkscrew, here are some that sommeliers swear by.  Pulltex Pulltap Black Cordoba"I am completely loyal to the Pulltex Pulltap Black Cordoba, which in my opinion is the best corkscrew in the market if you are looking for a traditional waiter's corkscrew," says Yannick Benjamin, sommelier and cofounder of Wine On Wheels, a group of wine professionals who raise money for charity. "This beautiful corkscrew has an elegant black horn handle that allows you to open up the wine in two steps because it has a double lever system that is made of stainless steel. It feels great in my hands, and I have never used any other corkscrew since I started using it in 2012." Pulltap Double-Hinged Corkscrew"We find Pulltap double-hinged corkscrews in our back pockets, the bottom of our bags [and] even in the cup holder of our car. Let’s just say—one is always available," says Caitlin Frame, co-owner of Sunny's Natural Wine Shop in Amesbury, Massachusetts. "For me, it also doubled as a fidget spinner when I had to talk to that particularly chatty customer." Coutale Waiter's Corkscrew"Our favorite wine key is a Coutale spring loaded, double lever waiter's corkscrew," says Rachel Pronovost, co-owner of Curio Coffee & Wine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "We like that's it's fast, easy on the cork and gentle on the wrist. The foil cutter is pretty good, but we tend to just grip the bottle and yank off the capsule whenever we can."  Houdini Waiter's Corkscrew"When in service or while teaching a class, I flaunt some Dedalus swag by grabbing our branded two step waiter's corkscrew by Houdini," says Brittany Galbraith, wine director at Dedalus Wine Bar in Vermont. "This key's lightweight frame, short knife and agile two-step system makes it my easy-to grab, easy-to use tool to get to the important stuff: pouring delicious wines for our guests. Also, I love when they get broken in and the hinge gets a little loose. For more delicate corks, I reach for my beloved Ah So opener."  Laguiole W L’Essentiel Wine Key"I've worked with a lot of wine keys, some extremely expensive. One brand [the Laguiole World Sommelier Series], despite being beautiful and crafted with sustainable material with a long history of production, kept on breaking, and my wine keys from Code 38 kept on getting stolen," says Pascaline Lepeltier, partner at Racines NY and winemaker at chëpìka. "So I looked for a very affordable wine key with all the quality I needed. The Laguiole W L’Essentiel has a barely serrated long sharp blade that doesn't need to be sharpened for years. It also has a long screw in titanium for long corks and dense corks like Diams, a double edge and a good handle. It also has a great price and guarantee. We started to design some merchandising for chëpìka and this is the one we chose to customize. I would like it to be more sustainably made, though." Zwilling Waiter's Corkscrew"I've managed to collect wine keys during my wine career," says Margot Mazur, wine writer and educator at The Fizz. "They're everywhere, in the bottom of each tote bag, in my jacket pockets, sometimes ripping a hole from the pocket in the back of my jeans. Some of these wine keys last [and] some don't. But when I want to use something special, I reach for the wine key I purchased on a trip to Bordeaux in 2018 in the Bordeaux Tourist Office. It's hefty with some good weight, and has a very sharp screw, which is really important for a good wine tool. I love it so much, I even got it tattooed. The closest thing I can find is the Zwilling Waiter's Corkscrew—a bit pricier than some other options, but it'll be the one you'll reach for when special bottles come around." |
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