Hot Steep Sensory Method & Equipment List
Hot Steep Step by Step Instructions
- Brewing with Briess -
Printable Version of The Hot Steep Method located here
Video Tutorial
The Hot Steep Method is detailed in this Brewers Association production
Hot Steep Equipment List
Detailed below are all the materials you'll need to get started!
|
Item |
One Time -or- Recurring Purchase |
Vendor | Notes |
| Thermos | Once | Amazon | Suggested to purchase 3-6 |
| Funnels | Once | Amazon | Suggested to purchase 3-6 |
| Collection Flasks | Once | Amazon | Price is for a set of 12 |
| Water Kettle | Once | Amazon | This kettle is pricier than other options, but has a large volume and flexibility for you to set to 65C or 149F where others have limited temperature settings. If doing many steeps you can also opt for a small insulated water cooler and a sous vide to heat the water - this is what we use in our lab. |
| Graduated Pitcher | Once | Amazon | Set of 5. These pitchers have many uses from measuring steep water, pre-wetting filters, and serving palate cleansing water to acting as a collection vessel for un-finished samples |
| Scale | Once | Amazon | Great pocket scale, highly recomend - particularly if you will be traveling to hot steep demonstrations |
| Mill | Once | Amazon | Adjustable burr mills such as this example will give a much more consitent grind and more consistent results than a cheaper whur type mill. |
| Timers | Once | Amazon | Two-pack. You can also skip this one if you like using the timer on your phone. |
| Flavor Maps | Once | Craft Malster's Guild | Price is per map, there is a base and specialty map option. Recomended to get enough for easy viewing of all your tasters. Laminating these post purchase will prevent sticky wort from damaging your investment. |
| Wheeled Kit Carrier | Optional | Amazon | Two pack. Great if you plan to travel for demonstrations. We use these for shipping the CMG's kits across the country via pallets for classes/conferences and they are great! |
| Sharpies | Recurring | Amazon | 12-pack, Amazon basics |
| Labeling Tape | Recurring | Amazon | 5 rolls. Tape removes without leaving residue. Keep your steeps organized and your kit clean! |
| Filter Papers | Recurring |
Alternative: |
Box of 100 pleated papers. You could use coffee filters, but these are more durable and the pleats help filtration go quickly |
| 2oz Cups | Recurring | Amazon |
500 cups |
| Water | Recurring | Grocery | Deionized water is commonly available at your local grocer. If you are testing as a brewer you can also use your brew water for the most accurate experience. |
*Price may vary
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