Does anyone have any experience using digital fermentation tracking tools? I’m considering buying either:
or
but know there are others out there that I might want to consider. Just looking for insight into which tools you like, pro’s/cons, etc.
Thanks y’all!
I like tracking fermentation progress with my Tilt. The only drawback I found is I can’t trust it for FG. It collects a blob of yeast which throws off the reading. It still tells me when fermentation is done but I get FG from a finish hydrometer.
I can’t bring myself to purchase a Tilt. I can’t see spending that kind of money on something that isn’t accurate. It’s way too easy to draw off a little beer through my sample port, get an ACCURATE reading using a hydrometer, and, bonus, TASTE MY SAMPLE.
I have two Tilt hydrometers and no matter how much I try to calibrate them they always read 10 points lower than my hydrometer did just before going into the fermenter. They could both be shit or I just don’t know what the hell I’m doing. The only thing they do for me is let me know when fermentation has stopped.
I’ve had a Tilt for a couple of years now. Oddly enough, mine usually reads 1 or 2 points higher than my finishing hydrometer. First though the hydrometer was off but checked it in 60 degree distilled water and it’s correct. So I just allow for that error when I’m deciding when to spund the beer. I really like my Tilt!
These are great. I have a Tilt but I believe the other kinds work about the same way. I don’t NEED a Tilt, they are very expensive and overpriced, but it’s still a nice toy to play around with.
Never considered buying a Tilt. I just make slightly bigger batch and measure with a hydrometer. It is somewhat old school, but it works for me.
Not mention, by doing it that way you get to taste it, too.
Yep!
The Tilt takes the guesswork out of when to closed transfer. Besides, I don’t really like the taste of fermenting beer. Too yeasty for me. [emoji23]
This!