Top products from r/picobrew
We found 7 product mentions on r/picobrew. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. My Weigh Ultraship 75 Lb Electronic Digital Shipping Postal Kitchen Scale (ultra-75)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Huge 75lb / 34kg capacity, dual range designTare, hold, and Auto-off feature, programmable auto on/off switchRemovable display on 2ft flesh cord; Weighing Modes: 4Included Accessories: letter tube holder, mail/envelope holder; Display: Blue Backlit, RemotePower: Runs on 4 C Batteries (Not included) ...
2. Etekcity Infrared Thermometer 774 (Not for Human) Temperature Gun Non-Contact Digital Laser Thermometer-58℉ to 716℉ (-50 to 380℃), Standard Size, Yellow & Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Better accuracy: The distance to spot ratio is 12: 1, meaning the laser grip 774 can accurately measure targets at greater distances compared to most other Thermometers; for best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14. 17 inches (36cm)Targ...
3. 1 Gallon Elastic Opening Strainer Bags 6 Pieces
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
6 Pieces 1 Gallon Elastic Opening Strainer BagsFiltrate Particle form the paint to prevent clog when spray painting.Durable Nylon Mesh with Elastic OpeningEasy to Fit into 1 Gallon Paint BucketsLow Cost
4. 3pk Elastic Top Nylon Brew in a Bag by The Weekend Brewer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Brew in a Bag saves both and time and money versus traditional mash tuns when all-grain brewing.These bags are inexpensive and can be disposed of with the grain to save time and energy on brew days.Fits kettles up to 14" in diameter and will hold up to 15lbs of grainIncludes 3 bags. Kettle not inclu...
5. YaeBrew Draft Beer Faucet, Stainless Steel Adjustable Beer Tap Faucet with Flow Controller Chrome Plating Shank with Ball Lock Tap Kit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Made of Food grade brass construction, plastic and stainless steel connecting tubeShank:G5/8High quality Beer TapWith Adjustable flow control spoutPackage included: 1x beer faucet(faucet knob included) ,1x liquid ball lock
All good! I recommend using one of these bags . Absolutely amazing and help with any fermentables that escape the Pico pack. I just wrap the grain portion of the pack and I no longer have any issues.
i use this one. Works great, very precise. I sit the keg on top of it and pour the water in until i hit the right weight.
https://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-Ultraship-Electronic-Shipping/dp/B000JQTVLY/ref=sr_1_39?keywords=digital+postage+scale&qid=1569612992&sr=8-39
In 24 hours, the keg should be at room temperature. I also use an infrared thermometer gun to show temp instead of an actual thermometer inside the wort to help keep everything sanitary. My gun is similar to this one on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-774-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00837ZGRY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=temp+gun&qid=1570210888&sr=8-3
Personally I'd recommend going with the Pro: ball-lock connectors are standard, meaning you can get equipment that is compatible anywhere. E.g. you don't need to buy additional kegs from PicoBrew, they are standard Cornelius kegs. The Pico C kegs are... unique.
It also means you can use 3rd party accessories. I use a ball lock tap for serving.
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There are other advantages as well: you can use forced carbonation rather than sugar, radically speeding up when your beer will be drinkable. Having a CO2 charged keg also means your beer will last longer when you start drinking it as it's kept under pressure and air isn't allowed in.
The C's serving keg is just a metal container. As you drink the beer air gets in and it's not under pressure, letting the beer go flat within a couple of days.
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Kegs, in whichever version you go with, are really the limiting factor. You need to brew and do the initial fermentation in one, then "rack it" (transfer the beer) into either another Cornelius keg (Pro) or serving keg (C).
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That means if you only have 1 "real" keg (v.s. the serving kind) you can only have one beer on the go at any given time. Depending how fast you go through it, you may want additional kegs so that you can stagger the fermentation times and / or serve one while fermenting another.
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Depending on temperature and beer types, fermenting could be anywhere from 5-14+ days. If you're not force carbonating double it to allow the sugar time to do it. If you use the C you're waiting roughly 2-4 weeks (fermenting and carbonating w/sugar) for a single batch of beer which will then only last a few days before going flat!
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Assuming Pro (since brewing / serving kegs are the same), if you have 3 kegs you can have 1 fermenting and 1 serving. The 3rd needs to be empty so that when you rack the fermenting one you have something to put it in.
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Though keep in mind if you get extra kegs for serving, you'll also need extra CO2 regulators and tanks to go with. I'd recommend you get at least one 20oz tank (bigger won't fit nicely) to do forced carbonation and racking with as those steps use the most gas. The little hand-held cylinders found at bike shops are fine for dispensing, but you'll go through a ton of them if you use them for forced carbonating or racking.