Thanks for the video. The bit about calibrating with distilled water at 20C was new to me and I will be doing that in the future. I have used Tilt for 4 brews now and I absolutely love the feedback I get about my fermentation progress. I can visually see on the graph when the fermentation slows and after increasing the temperature I can see the fermentation rate increase again. The tilt has been a worthwhile equipment purchase for me. If I ever have multiple fermentation vessels, I will not hesitate to buy one for each vessel. I use my tilt with BrewPi and while not officially supported, the BrewPi community involvement is top notch. If you don't have fermentation temperature control, I highly recommend BrewPi ... and the Tilt Hyrdometer.
thank you for making this video and the one on the version 2. I have just purchased a V2 and haven't yet used it but you have laid to rest my concerns of cost-to-benefits it will be.
I just dropped mine in my 2nd batch. I had a bit of difficulty getting it to start a new Google Sheet, so I went into my Android App Management, force stopped it, cleared the cached data, and when I restarted the app it worked like a charm. If anyone else has a similar issue, hopefully this will help. I see the manufacturers read these comments. :-) My only wish is to know remaining battery life. When I drop it in my conical, it's easy enough to retrieve if it dies, but in a carboy it'll be trickier. It's probably difficult to measure battery life on a disposable battery, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed. Great product! Great video! Cheers David... keep up the great work!
For what reason, did the five losers(at the time I'm watching this) gave this video a thumb down vote? This is absolutely awesome video and review of the product... David, thank you and ignore the haters.
I just bought Tilt in Denmark, and I believe Tilt now has multiple re-sellers in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, so no need to import it from the US. I really like this little unit, even though it is a bit of a geek toy. I find the main advantage to be, that you can easily decide when fermentation has completed without losing any wort due to taking measurements.
i take a read with my normal hydrometer ans shows 1056 and y take the tilt read prior to pitching at the same time shows 1068. do i neer to calibrate always before use the tilt? i only calibrated it after unpacking tilt one month ago. thanks
David are you getting a discrepancy in temp on the gf conical and what the tilt is reporting. Im getting 1.5c out around the 18c mark and as much as 3c when cold crashing?
these work very well I know a few guys that have these and they love them, I would get one but for me the price is too high right now hopefully they will drop. Also for home brewers doing ales I really don't see a need, i still wait the 14 days and then keg. However if your into lagering and you use the quick method then i can see a real need, this removes the whole opening the fermenter. I'm lucky enough to have a conical fermenter and I just need to open a ball vale to get a sample and a reading.
On the video it showed a scene with readings on right and a lot more information on left This is not like mine what programme was this? I do like my Tilt Red on third brew!
Graham Younger Its the standard cloud sheet. If you go onto the Tilt website and go into the blog section, scroll down abit and you will see the instructions for set up.
I have used mine and there are a couple of issues. Krausen can build up on the Tilt and therefore make it produce inaccurate readings. For example today it was reading 1.017, when I took a sample it was 1.012 and near to end of fermentation as I thought. Also, when you dry hop (I use pellets) the film of pellets on the surface can also interfere with the tilt. And even worse do not drop them onto the tilt as they can stick onto it and again give false readings. I had an earlier brew giving a reading of 1.002, when it was 1.010!!! So, I am finding the temp readings most useful, and using the gravity readings as just a guide, which is a shame, as I was hoping to not to have to open FV to take readings.
I've had mine over 8 months now. It use to be well within the mark at reading gravity and temperature, now it needs constant attention (not updating to the cloud, so have to resort to unchecking and checking the tick box in the option screen) which is not why i bought it for. Another issue is the updates displayed at the bottom on the app. It use to be every 1 to 2 seconds, now its about every 5 minutes, so obviously a gremlin is lurking. Wonder how long til total failure!
I was asking the Tilt people if it were possible to get a thermostat controller to read the temp value and maintain temperature as needed. They appear not to be going down that road and my Bluetooth knowledge is pretty non existent. It should work though.
The only issue i have is with temperature. I also calibrate it before each new brew, doesnt take long. No issues at all apart from that. I understand the new version is better.
Thanks Blake be sure to check out for V2 review also. In terms of sanitization I have been using this and the V2 Tilt for every brew and have not had any issues. I am very careful to clean and sanitize it after use and then once again before using again. I think as long as you do this then all will be the same for you also.
@@Stiv-Kuling It had its usual accuracy, when I tested the wort after fermentation had ended. The gravity reading did not change during pressure or when pressure was releaaed.
@@DavidHeathHomebrew thanks, I was so excited 😁 😆..took it out of the box and walked to my fermzilla to through it inside... thankfully, I remembered to senitized first 😁😁
I have had mine and it starts OK 1.056 then drops to 10.052 then nothing for a weekthen bam 1.008 too many jerky readings... IMHO I don't use it anymore
ok, thanks for your input. I'll do some more research before ordering. I'm sure that I can find more reviews and get more opinions.I dont mind the price tag, it's not a bit deal.
the money was not the issue... it was the inconsistency of the readings,,, that is the whole reason for the gadget. It is unfortunately as useful as watching the airlock if it fails to record the correct gravity... It should be noted that I use stainless fermenters and a chest freezer... iPhone is sitting on the freezer lid (as close to the fermenter as possible)
I have had mine since mid October 2016. I've done 4 brews now with it, (I had the international battery issue and couldn't be bothered getting a new one for awhile) I haven't experienced the issues that you have indicated when I have a good blue tooth connection and wifi connection. On my latest brew I found that I just couldn't connect to the tilt after replacing the battery. I then changed devices and found that a second app had been released for android since my last use. as soon as I deleted the old and installed the new it connected perfectly. I brew out in my steel framed sheet metal clad shed which is away from my house to getting a wifi signal is problematic as soon as the shed door closes the signal strength drops just as the 15 minute transmission of the data to the web sheet occurs. the actual up gets constant data readings every few seconds. the ability to transmit the data to the web app at shorter intervals would be nice. With my connection issue sorted I agree with David a great little device.
Hey, David, great review. I agree with your review and assessment of the tilt. I have one and have been using it for a little over 6 months, I'd say. Great little device. You might want to check out my modifications I've made to the original google tracking sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B25fiij8GTRIVZ09Pd-DzAoV-dK2d6YYwdlCxIEzXQE/edit?usp=drivesdk This one sends email alerts for tilt status, temp and gravity.
Thanks for the video. The bit about calibrating with distilled water at 20C was new to me and I will be doing that in the future. I have used Tilt for 4 brews now and I absolutely love the feedback I get about my fermentation progress. I can visually see on the graph when the fermentation slows and after increasing the temperature I can see the fermentation rate increase again. The tilt has been a worthwhile equipment purchase for me. If I ever have multiple fermentation vessels, I will not hesitate to buy one for each vessel. I use my tilt with BrewPi and while not officially supported, the BrewPi community involvement is top notch. If you don't have fermentation temperature control, I highly recommend BrewPi ... and the Tilt Hyrdometer.
+Andy Loftus Great, yes I think we are of the same opinion then :) Very useful gadget.
thank you for making this video and the one on the version 2. I have just purchased a V2 and haven't yet used it but you have laid to rest my concerns of cost-to-benefits it will be.
Cheers James
I just dropped mine in my 2nd batch. I had a bit of difficulty getting it to start a new Google Sheet, so I went into my Android App Management, force stopped it, cleared the cached data, and when I restarted the app it worked like a charm. If anyone else has a similar issue, hopefully this will help.
I see the manufacturers read these comments. :-) My only wish is to know remaining battery life. When I drop it in my conical, it's easy enough to retrieve if it dies, but in a carboy it'll be trickier. It's probably difficult to measure battery life on a disposable battery, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed.
Great product! Great video! Cheers David... keep up the great work!
Yes a battery level on the app would be great! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
For what reason, did the five losers(at the time I'm watching this) gave this video a thumb down vote? This is absolutely awesome video and review of the product... David, thank you and ignore the haters.
Thank you. You simply cannot please everyone! Some people also thumbs down for the most bizarre of reasons.
Some people just thumbs down to be contrarian.
Very true..
The algorithm apparently doesn't care if you get a thumbs up or a thumbs down.
Very true. Even the very best videos get thumbs down. Its just how the internet is :)
I just bought Tilt in Denmark, and I believe Tilt now has multiple re-sellers in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, so no need to import it from the US. I really like this little unit, even though it is a bit of a geek toy. I find the main advantage to be, that you can easily decide when fermentation has completed without losing any wort due to taking measurements.
+Niels Henriksen Yes that has changed now :)
A refractometer does this for me at a tenth of the price.
Sure but not without pouring from or opening your fermenter. It also gives you a figure constantly.
Broke my second glass hydrometer so thinking about getting one, so thanks for the review.
Cheers 🍻🍻🍻
Great video! I just bought mine in the Netherlands and should arrive soon.
Great, I hope you find it as useful as I do :)
Very nice product, thanks for the video. Definitely going to order one or two soon.
Erik Schmidt Glad you enjoyed it :)
i take a read with my normal hydrometer ans shows 1056 and y take the tilt read prior to pitching at the same time shows 1068.
do i neer to calibrate always before use the tilt?
i only calibrated it after unpacking tilt one month ago.
thanks
+Raulbrew Rodriguez I calibrate it before every brew :)
David are you getting a discrepancy in temp on the gf conical and what the tilt is reporting. Im getting 1.5c out around the 18c mark and as much as 3c when cold crashing?
I can adjust the temp to match but it requires a couple of tries often.
Should we use tilt hydrometer insted of the regular meter??
Not instead. Use the Tilt until you believe fermentation has finished. Then double check with a hydrometer.
Thank you for the answer fellow BREWER!! 👍👍
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these work very well I know a few guys that have these and they love them, I would get one but for me the price is too high right now hopefully they will drop. Also for home brewers doing ales I really don't see a need, i still wait the 14 days and then keg. However if your into lagering and you use the quick method then i can see a real need, this removes the whole opening the fermenter. I'm lucky enough to have a conical fermenter and I just need to open a ball vale to get a sample and a reading.
Mangeeknetwork The need is to pick up issues quickly :)
oh yeah i can understand that, i love the idea, just not the price point. lol thank for the video.
On the video it showed a scene with readings on right and a lot more information on left This is not like mine what programme was this? I do like my Tilt Red on third brew!
Graham Younger Its the standard cloud sheet. If you go onto the Tilt website and go into the blog section, scroll down abit and you will see the instructions for set up.
I wonder if using this while fermenting under pressure would affect the accuracy.
The atmospheric pressure would be different under pressure.
I've not tried it. Might be best to ask the manufacturer on this one :)
How does the TILT handle the krausen at begiining fermentation, do the bubbles affect its accuracy? Just ordered one.
Not an issue.
Yes I be had issues
I have used mine and there are a couple of issues. Krausen can build up on the Tilt and therefore make it produce inaccurate readings. For example today it was reading 1.017, when I took a sample it was 1.012 and near to end of fermentation as I thought. Also, when you dry hop (I use pellets) the film of pellets on the surface can also interfere with the tilt. And even worse do not drop them onto the tilt as they can stick onto it and again give false readings. I had an earlier brew giving a reading of 1.002, when it was 1.010!!! So, I am finding the temp readings most useful, and using the gravity readings as just a guide, which is a shame, as I was hoping to not to have to open FV to take readings.
That would be a solution for sure, though I prefer not to open my fermenter, after all thats part of the allure of a tilt.
Thanks David
Ale Sca Glad you liked it :)
I've had mine over 8 months now. It use to be well within the mark at reading gravity and temperature, now it needs constant attention (not updating to the cloud, so have to resort to unchecking and checking the tick box in the option screen) which is not why i bought it for.
Another issue is the updates displayed at the bottom on the app. It use to be every 1 to 2 seconds, now its about every 5 minutes, so obviously a gremlin is lurking. Wonder how long til total failure!
+bob bobless Hmmm that's worrying. I calibrate it every brew and have since the start though.
Email marcus@baronbrew.com and we'll take care of you. Your Tilt shouldn't be acting that fussy.
I was asking the Tilt people if it were possible to get a thermostat controller to read the temp value and maintain temperature as needed. They appear not to be going down that road and my Bluetooth knowledge is pretty non existent. It should work though.
That sure would be useful. I think it would be a great product idea for them.
Hi David. After almost a year, how do find it’s preforming?
The only issue i have is with temperature. I also calibrate it before each new brew, doesnt take long. No issues at all apart from that. I understand the new version is better.
Great review. Are there any concerns with sanitization. I guess the area that concerns me is the thread area for changing the battery
Thanks Blake be sure to check out for V2 review also. In terms of sanitization I have been using this and the V2 Tilt for every brew and have not had any issues. I am very careful to clean and sanitize it after use and then once again before using again. I think as long as you do this then all will be the same for you also.
Dave! So how do you use it? You just drop it in the fermenter? Start to finish? 🙄🙄🍻
+Christopher Evan Brevik Hey Chris, yes thats all there is to it! They just brought out an improved version also! :)
Have you tested this in preassurized fermetation?
Yes, works as normal :)
@@DavidHeathHomebrew the CO2 in the brew does not influence the readings?
@@Stiv-Kuling It had its usual accuracy, when I tested the wort after fermentation had ended. The gravity reading did not change during pressure or when pressure was releaaed.
How much did you have to pay in customs fees?
Paul Fabi 350 ish Norwegian kroner.
Just got my first 😁😁
Congratulations :)
@@DavidHeathHomebrew thanks, I was so excited 😁 😆..took it out of the box and walked to my fermzilla to through it inside... thankfully, I remembered to senitized first 😁😁
@@altaibskt1 Great, Did you calibrate it ?
@@DavidHeathHomebrew yes I did that.
Great :)
$219 in Australia on e-bay, including postage. This equals 157 USD. A bit pricey for a hydrometer.
Sure, it is not cheap but then it is no ordinary hydrometer either of course :) it is more expensive here in Norway :P
If you think 157 is expensive check out how much the ultrasound hydrometers are.
Yes, huge price leap for sure!
thanks david. i hope buy soon in europe...
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Hello David. I enjoyed your review on the Tilt Hydrometer. Could I add this CZcams link to my Facebook page?
No problem at all. You have my full permission to link any of my videos :)
Wonderful! Much appreciatted
Pode ser enviado para o Brasil?
Sorry can you ask in English please?
Is it possible to send to Brazil?
I am not sure. , here is their website:- tilthydrometer.com
I have had mine and it starts OK 1.056 then drops to 10.052 then nothing for a weekthen bam 1.008 too many jerky readings... IMHO I don't use it anymore
ok, thanks for your input. I'll do some more research before ordering. I'm sure that I can find more reviews and get more opinions.I dont mind the price tag, it's not a bit deal.
the money was not the issue... it was the inconsistency of the readings,,, that is the whole reason for the gadget. It is unfortunately as useful as watching the airlock if it fails to record the correct gravity... It should be noted that I use stainless fermenters and a chest freezer... iPhone is sitting on the freezer lid (as close to the fermenter as possible)
I have had mine since mid October 2016. I've done 4 brews now with it, (I had the international battery issue and couldn't be bothered getting a new one for awhile)
I haven't experienced the issues that you have indicated when I have a good blue tooth connection and wifi connection. On my latest brew I found that I just couldn't connect to the tilt after replacing the battery. I then changed devices and found that a second app had been released for android since my last use. as soon as I deleted the old and installed the new it connected perfectly.
I brew out in my steel framed sheet metal clad shed which is away from my house to getting a wifi signal is problematic as soon as the shed door closes the signal strength drops just as the 15 minute transmission of the data to the web sheet occurs. the actual up gets constant data readings every few seconds. the ability to transmit the data to the web app at shorter intervals would be nice.
With my connection issue sorted I agree with David a great little device.
If you're having issues we'd be happy to help you out. Email marcus@baronbrew.com. We want our customers to be happy.
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Hey, David, great review. I agree with your review and assessment of the tilt. I have one and have been using it for a little over 6 months, I'd say. Great little device. You might want to check out my modifications I've made to the original google tracking sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B25fiij8GTRIVZ09Pd-DzAoV-dK2d6YYwdlCxIEzXQE/edit?usp=drivesdk
This one sends email alerts for tilt status, temp and gravity.
Great. Thanks for that, looks very good :)
Of course you can also make your own like this project github.com/universam1/iSpindel
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