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Time to upgrade your stock Grainfather G30
We have a few key upgrades and repair items for your Grainfather G30 in stock and ready to ship! The v3 Grain Basket assembly has a new design which eliminates the need for overflow pipework or a top plate, allowing for a hassle-free brew day. The grain basket assembly includes the basket and the bottom plate with rolled edges (no more silicone rings), and a new silicone recirculation hose (~48"). The Grainfather Hop Plate is a purpose-built false bottom style hop plate filter for use with all G30 Brewing Systems. Install alongside the system's current filter for increased efficiency in...
Product Recommendation: Brewfather
Over the years we have tried out quite a few options for recipe design. Some were free options some were paid, some were intuitive and others were incredibly frustrating to use. After all of our experimentation the Brewfather recipe design app and site is hands-down our favorite. What we love about the Brewfather software is that it is straightforward to use and ramps up to whatever level of complexity you would like when it comes to developing your next brewing recipe. Plus, there is a free version! We've opted for the paid version for some additional functionality but we feel...
Thiols abound! Omega Yeast now available
We just received a fresh shipment of liquid yeast direct from Omega Yeast, including 6 of their Thiolized® strains. What are thiols? Those brewers who are adventurous with their dry-hopping may already be familiar with the biotransformation that occurs between yeast and different compounds from hops which results in some amazing fruity aromas and flavors. These aromas and flavors come from thiols, naturally occurring compounds that deliver bold fruity characteristics - pretty much any tropical fruit profile. Omega's Thiolized® strains of yeast ramp up that biotransformation to capitalize on the strain's ability to develop thiols through the interaction between the...
Back in stock - POG and Que Bueno seasonal strains from Imperial Yeast
Super excited to have both POG and Que Bueno seasonal strains from Imperial Yeast back in stock. At opposite ends of the fermentation temperature range, these two strains are a great way to add some variety to your brewing lineup. Que Bueno creates refreshing light to dark lagers with very clean, low ester aromatic profiles and nice crisp and dry finishes. This strain is not just a great choice for Mexican lagers, but any lager where clean ester profile and dry finish is appropriate. Temp: 47–55°F (8–13°C) Attenuation: 73-77% Flocculation: MEDIUM Alcohol Tolerance: 8% After years of surviving in cold...
Back in stock - Grainfather Hop Plates and G30 v3 Grain Baskets
We've been waiting for months to finally say we are now shipping out the Grainfather G30 v3 Grain Baskets AND the Grainfather Hop Plates. The v3 Grain Basket assembly has a new design which eliminates the need for overflow pipework or a top plate, allowing for a hassle-free brew day. The grain basket assembly includes the basket and the bottom plate with rolled edges (no more silicone rings), and a new silicone recirculation hose (~48"). The Grainfather Hop Plate is a purpose-built false bottom style hop plate filter for use with all G30 Brewing Systems. Install alongside the system's current...