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Yeast Propagation & The Racking Port

The racking port has a another use besides racking. The Port location (the smooth circle on the side of the cone, is placed so the finished be can ...

A Little MiniBrew History and Tribute to John S. Thomas

During the later part of 1996, it became clear to John that his Hobby was about to really come to life. It was in those formative months that John...

MiniBrew Over Stainless Steel?

Recent eMail from an Old Customer I purchased an SS Brewtech Brew Bucket as an upgrade, but took it back opting to go with a MiniBrew fermenter in...

Plastic or Stainless Steel

The first thermoplastic, celluloid, was developed over 120+ years ago. The first serious use was by German researchers in the early 1930s. Their ne...

The Large Bottom Valve (or Racking Port)

To keep the System closed to outside bacteria, connect a hose from the kettle to the bottom valve (or racking port). With a pump or using gravity, ...

Dead Yeast Removal

Spray the Bottom Valve with a diluted solution of bleach of your chosen sanitizing solution. Open the Valve and drain the dead yeast into a small p...

Boiling Water & Oxygen

Because boiling removes oxygen from the wort, it must be added back so the yeast can have a little clean air along with their grain. You can attac...

Mini Brew History & Evolution

Hobby Beverage Equipment Company is the manufacturer the MiniBrew line of Conical Fermenters and All-Grain Brewing Tanks. We were the first to int...

The Bacteria Ball or Cup...

We do not supply a ball or a cup that fastens on the bottom valve because we feel this is a source of bacteria. When the cup is removed to dump th...

Fermenters, Hot Liquor Tanks and Mash Tuns on Sale

The tanks you will find On Sale are tanks that we made when we were deciding where certain valves, bulkheads and the logo should be located. As be...

What About Old Fermenters & Tanks?

That is a great question. For those of you who may have purchased one of the Older Model Tanks or Fermenters, and would like another one just like...

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back! Wow, out of the Old and Into the New Website! We thought it was time, and although it's taken longer than expected, we hope you enjoy...

24" SS304 Mash Paddle - Free Gift

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Teflon Tubing 1/2" OD x 17 5/8" Long

$12.50

False Bottom for the 15 Gallon Mash Lauter Tun (13.875" in Diameter)

$46.50

It's been great participating in the development of new beer taste and styles. I feel a huge factor in our success is because of the quality of our small batch brewing equipment and our wonderful customers.

~ John