Brewballs? Look kinda cool

[Bubba_Mustafa]

Hey, I'm sure many others got the e-mail from Austin, but the brewballs look kinda cool.

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12581

Could be good for us newbies.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Kinda hard to see through a foamy layer of Krausen.

 

[Bubba_Mustafa]

Doesn't the krausen drop back into the beer?
And the balls sink when it hit the target. Just gotta look for it to no be on top.
The super dark stouts I can see it being a bit tough to see.

(though, I'm personally, use a refractometer to see if fermentation is done)

 

[uwjester]

I've considered these too from time to time. Apart from not being able to see through the kreusen, I also have a hard time seeing through my better bottle after the kreusen has left scum all over it. Not with every batch, but with enough that I skipped getting these. I like the refractometer as well.

 

[lamarguy]

I agree with our muslim overlord.

Seems more "gimmicky" than practical. Especially, if you ferment in opaque vessels (e.g., kegs). Probably more fun at brewing parties if people get to see your balls drop.