10 Household Items That Will Make Brewing Beer Easier

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
  • Over the years I've uncovered some tricks to make homebrewing easier. These are 10 staples I keep around that you might not expect to have a place in a brewery. links in the description!
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    Butterfly hose clamps: multiple sizes: amzn.to/3nE3Iyg | the most common ones I use: bit.ly/35FdEkG
    Viewtainer: amzn.to/3spsohl
    You can get rubber bands anywhere but here's a link anyway: amzn.to/2XEU6bM
    Hudson/wallpaper sprayer: amzn.to/3sn1K96
    Standard pump sprayer if you like carpal tunnel: amzn.to/2K9tMU2
    You can get sharpies anywhere and should already have them to be fair but here you go: amzn.to/3oJbSqh
    Grip Clips aka A clamp: small: amzn.to/2XzOHTh | multiple sizes: amzn.to/38Hsglq
    Cord wrappers: amzn.to/2LKgRbG
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    Microfiber towels: amzn.to/3ilCGL7
    Makita Cordless vacuum: amzn.to/2K9um4a
    Dyson cordless vacuum: amzn.to/3i9Nc7P
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Комментарии • 64

  • @BobGrimminger
    @BobGrimminger 2 года назад +1

    I always use a nutdriver on screw type hose clamps when I can. Saves the Knuckles too, when you have to use them.

  • @emibulls
    @emibulls 6 месяцев назад

    The dark shirt tip was a game changer for me! Thanks a lot, and happy brewing!

  • @juliecrider9788
    @juliecrider9788 3 года назад +1

    Great tips for a new brewer! Appreciate you sharing

  • @michaelmack9376
    @michaelmack9376 3 года назад

    Super helpful stuff. Your series is great for the beginning to intermediate brewers out there. Thank you!

  • @JoshEllisTMG
    @JoshEllisTMG 3 года назад

    Great video! Always so informative. Cheers!

  • @dave200204
    @dave200204 3 года назад

    I've got 3M dry erase tape. I put a strip on the kegs, fermenters and carboys. Then just like you showed here I use a sharpie and rubbing alcohol. Good advice.

  • @candiceregina2010
    @candiceregina2010 3 года назад +1

    I’m 100% with you on the microfiber cloths! Siga should sponsor my home brews lol

  • @DrinksWithMandy
    @DrinksWithMandy 3 года назад +1

    love this! everyone thinks brewing equipment is shiny stainless steel...but it's mostly cleaning supplies!!

  • @jpcii
    @jpcii 3 года назад

    Microfiber, yes!
    Those clamps, yassss!
    Starsan - I have some that is a year old, still good!

  • @BigEdsGuns
    @BigEdsGuns 3 года назад

    Like all bag-less vacuums make sure you have an air compressor to clean it out.
    The office at the shop I work at has a dyson vacuum. Office will use it and empty it x2 or x3 times, then they give it to me to clean it.
    It takes about 5 minutes with an air compressor and blow nozzle. After it is completely blown out it will work like new.
    Wear eye protection and a mask, it's nasty fine powdery dust.

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Great idea! I'll have to break out the air compressor

  • @Vykk_Draygo
    @Vykk_Draygo 3 года назад

    Instead of a t-shirt, I use a king size pillow case. But that's just for bulk aging. T-shirt makes more sense for primary!

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      yeah Tshirt is great for an airlock hole

  • @glleon80517
    @glleon80517 3 года назад

    Get a Dyson, worth the money. Great tips, Sarah! I never thought I would pick a hobby that was mostly about cleaning and organizing, but Beer!

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      You know you're an adult/have a cleaning hobby when you're just as excited about a new vacuum as any other equipment.

  • @markc7070
    @markc7070 3 года назад +1

    I gave up on hose clamps completely because they chewed my hoses up. Instead I downsized to 3/8 thick walled silicone tubing squeezed over 1/2 fittings and so far no need for clamps and no leaks.

  • @skroz1
    @skroz1 3 года назад +1

    I use all of these things. :) Except bleach... bleach is terrible. It's super hard to rinse away, and can leave a residue on many materials. PBW FTW
    For hose clamps, take a look at Oetiker clamps used for PEX plumbing. They're cheap, come in tons of sizes, and leave a nice professional and manufactured look to the finished product. They also don't snag on things like regular hose clamps. The only down side is they're one-and-done... taking them off destroys trhem.
    Great video as always!

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +1

      Yeah that’s why I don’t like them and you have to cut them off I only used for my kegs and bleach is emergency use only

  • @kndztr
    @kndztr 3 года назад +1

    My Dyson V6 is serving me perfectly after crushing :)

  • @garethsmith2250
    @garethsmith2250 3 года назад

    Good luck with the move... nice big new brewing space in new place?

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +1

      Garage brewery to come!

    • @garethsmith2250
      @garethsmith2250 3 года назад

      @@FloraBrewing assume electricity still..I'm on gas in my garage.

  • @deanmullen1422
    @deanmullen1422 3 года назад

    Doesn’t matter how long you have been doing it, there’s always something new you can pick up 👍

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +1

      I feel that I learn something new everyday and of course that means I want new equipment everyday... I'm looking at you, spunding valve!

    • @DrinksWithMandy
      @DrinksWithMandy 3 года назад

      that's for sure!!

  • @JordanNornhold
    @JordanNornhold 3 года назад

    I don't recommend the Dyson for vacuuming malt. I think you're spot on with the Makita or a shop vac of some sort. I've found that my Dyson filter gets clogged easily if the dust is too fine

  • @fabianhausegger4702
    @fabianhausegger4702 3 года назад

    which sanitizer are you using?
    The dyson vacuum is so easy to use and really handy

  • @ontroseont7414
    @ontroseont7414 3 года назад

    Keep the Makita ... they don't usually ever make junk :)

  • @81rpva
    @81rpva 3 года назад

    Nice tips. Definately going to use some of them! Btw, are your hands okay? They look a bit red...

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +1

      I’ve been installing fish tanks at my job so they’re beat up haha... idk how i got roped into the madness

  • @SyBernot
    @SyBernot 3 года назад

    The viewtainers were invented by an electrician from Illinois to hold wire nuts, he sold the idea to Crown Bolt in Indianapolis that was then bought by Home Depot, so you can find them at Home Depot. The more you know :)

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Coming in with the history! I love it! They're really handy

  • @TheTrueCelt28
    @TheTrueCelt28 3 года назад

    Where did you find those lovely stickers?

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +2

      Eagle Rock Home Brew Supply but I don't think they're available online so I'm going to release my own soon! Just doing tests to make sure they hold up to rough treatment!

  • @philjohnwilliams
    @philjohnwilliams 3 года назад

    They are called spring clips or spring clamps

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      I think grip clips are a film industry term lol googling it is impossible

  • @jonwilliams1158
    @jonwilliams1158 3 года назад

    I call those things spring clamps, not sure either? I was watching the basic brewing channel once and James Spencer refered to a podcast where he interviewed the chemest that created bleach, pbw, star san and I can only imagine what else? It was interesting to get some behind the scenes nerdy stuff from the one who created a lot of the things brewers rely on. Your talking about moving, is Jenny traumatized?😉

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад +1

      We're very sad but she's promised to come over all the time! I'm moving 13 mins away so not the end of the world!

    • @DanielJAudette
      @DanielJAudette Год назад

      Yes they are spring clamps. Used in wood working for light duty clamping

  • @codywangerin3405
    @codywangerin3405 3 года назад

    You can also remove permanent marker with dry erase markers.

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Haha I love the idea of marking to remove marks

  • @davidapplegate1849
    @davidapplegate1849 3 года назад

    Hey Sarah. You can use isopropyl alcohol as a sanitizer as well. A lot of breweries use them and spray bottles.

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      smart! It's probably better at killing yeast than starsan too

  • @jeremyweber1610
    @jeremyweber1610 3 года назад

    Are you moving locally or out of the area?

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Only 13 minutes away from where I am now :)

  •  3 года назад +1

    "Some Makita brand".

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Pretty sure we have every tool makita makes at this point haha

  • @TheSkipinatorVids
    @TheSkipinatorVids 3 года назад

    About to move??? But... But... But.... what about "Blind Jenny"?!?

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      She's already committed to many sleepovers

    • @TheSkipinatorVids
      @TheSkipinatorVids 3 года назад

      @@FloraBrewing ...and much YouTubing will be had!

  • @brokentreebrewingco7034
    @brokentreebrewingco7034 3 года назад

    "spring clamp" if anyone is searching for them

  • @wansto
    @wansto 3 года назад

    Don't buy the Dyson..... 👎. Get the Shark, so much better.... lol

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Really?

    • @DrinksWithMandy
      @DrinksWithMandy 3 года назад

      love my dyson!

    • @wansto
      @wansto 3 года назад

      Yep, really. I've owned 2 cored and one cordless Dyson. I've just bought a new shark. I wouldn't go back to Dyson.
      Anyway, love this channel. Brew weekend coming, New England IPA and trying my new iSpinde with Brewfatherl and my fermenter King Gen 3.
      Thanks for your advice you give.

  • @nickleezer2129
    @nickleezer2129 3 года назад

    I usually use fingernail polish remover/acetone to remove permanent marker. After a search I found that some fingernail polish remover is actually made from isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol.

    • @FloraBrewing
      @FloraBrewing  3 года назад

      Yeah anything with alcohol seems to work, even dry erase markers work!