BrewJacket Reviews

BrewJacket.com is associated with the BrewJacket Immersion Pro, a product designed for homebrewers. This device uses a solid state cooling mechanism to control heat flow into and out of the beer, which is crucial for the fermentation process. The system includes a large metal rod that gets immersed into the fermentor and a controller where the desired temperature is set.

The BrewJacket comes in two versions: the BrewJacket Immersion, which functions as a chiller and can lower the temperature of fermenting beer below room temperature, and the BrewJacket Immersion Pro, which functions as both a heater and chiller relative to the room's temperature.

The Immersion Pro can heat or cool your fermenting beer, wine, or mead by 35°F (15°C) above or below the ambient temperature in your home brewery and maintain that set temperature to 0.3° F. It's easy to use, with minimal installation on almost any existing primary or secondary fermenter. No need for costly fridges, pumps, ice water, or glycol.

The product is essentially a heat-conducting rod attached to a control panel. You insert the rod into your fermenting wort, and the control panel sits on top. You use the control panel to pick the appropriate temperature for the style of beer you're brewing.

Unfortunately, as of the last update, the BrewJacket has been discontinued and is no longer being manufactured. However, its innovative approach to temperature control in homebrewing has left a significant impact on the industry.

Pros:

• Temperature Control: The BrewJacket Immersion Chiller offers excellent temperature control, staying within ±0.5 degrees of the set point.
• Ease of Use: It is very easy to get started and use, making it a convenient option for brewers.
• Transportability: The unit is fairly compact and easily movable, making it ideal for homebrewers who need to transport it.
• Performance for Ales and Lagers: It performs well for both ales and lagers, although it excels in lager fermentation.

Cons:

• Noise: Some users have noted that the unit can be noisy.
• Corrosion Risk: The rod can corrode in too acidic of a wort or wash, which may require additional maintenance.

Additional Notes:

• The BrewJacket Immersion Pro promises to keep the fermenter up to 35F below the ambient air temperature, although this may not always be the case in practice.