New (Cheaper) Offering from ThermoWorks

If you've always wanted to get a ThermaPen but couldn't get past the price point, they've just released a cheaper instant read thermometer that might be the answer - it's going to sell for $29 but it is currently discounted to $24 with introductory pricing (not sure how long that will last though):

 

AWESOME! Just ordered one

 

"±2.0°F (±1°C) from -4 to 248°F (-20 to 120°C); ±4.0°F (±2°C) thereafter"

I think that is totally suitable for brewing, and a nice price point. One of my thermometers has that tolerance and it cost me $80.

 

Was actually just looking into a new thermometer since I'm pretty sure the clip on one I've been using is off big time and I've been mashing way too high. Been missing gravity and getting thin beer more often than not since I switched to BIAB.

 

Just ordered one. Less than $30 for that kind of accuracy and convenience is hard to beat.

 

I just got one. I like my analog therm but it does take forever to get to the final reading. Gonna see how this one works. Thanks Mark!

 

already shipped, cant wait to get this

 

Why not try one of their RT600C? It seems like it is a more accurate one and less money, just no fancy colors. http://www.thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt600c.html

 

damn, my order already shipped

 

Agreed. I use a similar model:

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt301wa.html#ProductDescription

Accurate to within +/- 0.9*F instead of 2*, and it works great. Only $19.00. The probe is slightly longer too.

 

Yeah, I have been looking for a cheaper alternative from them and I have the one I posted in my cart on amazon right now. Just need to wait until next month to make a purchase for a few things. I've already spent my monthly brewing allowance on a grain mill and grain. I was going to jump on this one but noticed the one I linked is a little more accurate, just not as pretty.

 

I have the same one as hunter, the rt301WA. Better accuracy and cheaper.

 

Thermoworks makes great stuff.
The speed and accuracy of the thermapen is great for cooking and BBQ but not necessary for brewing. I also have one of their IR temp gun which is good quality and reasonably prices.

The CDN "pro accutrate" thermometers also work well for brewing.

 

I love my 600c, I should buy backup unit.

 

I'm excited to get mine. It's orange and therefore super cool.

 

Yeah. I can appreciate that logic. Righteous.

 

If that thermopop was accurate to one degree instead of two I would buy it right now honestly. The fact that it's a whole number display(no decimals) and it only has a within 4 degree accuracy... Not worthwhile since it's even more expensive than the others posted.

 

I got purple for KState, much cooler