Reddit reviews Taylor Precision Products Classic Line Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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EASY TO READ: It is easy to read the temperatures with the bright blue food-safe spirit.CONVENIENT DESIGN: The adjustable clip secures the thermometer to the cooking pan for safety and stability.STORAGE AND REFERENCE: The handy sleeve protects the thermometer and also includes the range of proper candy temperatures in °F and °C for easy reference.HIGHLY ACCURATE: This thermometer reads from 100° -- 400°F.LIFETIME : This thermometer is backed with a lifetime so you can make your purchase with confidence.
I just use a good old fashioned $5 candy thermometer, which has always done the trick.
In this post, I'm going to link to examples. They are examples: I'm not necessarily recommending that specific item. (I'm pretty much doing a search on Amazon and linking to the first thing in the search results that is actually what you need.) It's just an example to let you know what you're looking for.
Yes, you will need a metal stockpot. Five gallons should be sufficient.
You will need some type of stirring apparatus. Some would recommend a large metal spoon, but I recommend using a plastic mash paddle.
I would recommend getting some type of thermometer to put on your stock pot. A candy thermometer is where I'd start, but, if this is a hobby that you'll stick with, it's probably worth investing in something better.
Also, I see that they put a hydrometer in your kit. If you want to take measurements with the hydrometer, you'll need either a turkey baster or a wine thief. I'd start with the baster.
If you need a book on homebrewing, Palmer's How to Brew is pretty much the standard, but Papazian's The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is well regarded. Palmer's book is in its third edition, but you can get the first edition of the book online for free.
Depending on the ingredients that you use, you may need common kitchen items like scissors or can openers.
You'll also need bottles. If you brew a five gallon batch (which is pretty typical… at least in the United States), you'll need about fifty-four twelve-ounce bottles. However, you can't use twist-off bottles; they're no good.
Lastly, you'll need ingredients. Different recipes call for different ingredients. My advice is to buy a kit from a local homebrew store (LHBS) or one online. Some kits make you buy the yeast separately. If so, make sure that you purchase the right strain of yeast.
Next time, try following the recipe and use a candy thermometer.