Features:

• measures pH from -2.00 to 16.00
• titanium bodied, pH electrode
• no crevices in the electrode
• portable pH & temperature meter
• extendable cloth junction

Supplied with

• FC2143 preamplified pH/temperature probe with DINconnector and 1 m (3.3’) cable
• pH 4.01 & 7.01 Buffer sachet
• Electrode cleaning solution (2 sachets)
• 100 mL beaker (1 pc.)
• Alkaline batteries: 1.5V AAA (3 pcs.)
• Rugged carrying case
  

The Beer pH Meter is a rugged splashproof, portable pH and temperature meter designed specifically for beer and the brewing industry. complete with a titanium bodied, pH electrode with a flat pH sensor profile and an extendable cloth junction.

This brewing pH meter measures pH from -2.00 to 16.00 pH and temperature from -5.0 to 105.0°C. . Uses three 1.5V AAA batteries for an exceptional battery life of 1400 hours of continuous use. Ideal for brewing operations such as mashing and wort separations, measuring the pH of the cooled wort boil, checking the fermentation pH and checking the finished or conditioned beer. There are no crevices in the electrode to collect solids and the pH and temperature specifications are pertinent to most brewing operations.

The Effects of pH in Brewing

In the brewing process, the enzymes required to convert starch into sugar are pH sensitive, with an optimal pH of 5.2 to 5.6. Different compounds are used to adjust the pH including phosphoric acid, lactic acid and gypsum.

Wort clarity, and break formation are also affected by pH. Protein coagulation occurs during wort boiling, where the optimum pH is around pH 4.9, through a common boil pH is pH 5.2. A pH that is too high will not only inhibit coagulation, but also promote browning due to the interaction of amino acids and reducing sugars.

Hop utilisation during the wort boil is also effected by pH; as pH increases, the solubility of hop resins increase. A high pH also increases the release of tannins, resulting in a harsher taste, and tends to favour elevated microbial activity.

Additional features:

• Simultaneous pH and temperature measurements on a large dual‑line LCD display
• Automatic internal pH calibration at one or two points within two memorized buffer sets (standard or NIST)
• Selectable temperature unit (°C or °F)
• Electrode condition indicator
• mV/pH measurement for electrode check
• FC2143 dedicated probe pH with integral temperature sensor
• Probe quick connect system
• Battery life indication and low battery detection
• Keystroke confirmation tone
• Auto‑off function
• Splashproof casing IP67