- Purpose: Ensures water, wort, and fermentation temperatures are just right.
- Range: 0–220°F digital thermometer is plenty.
- Material: Digital probe recommended; old-school analog is fine but less precise.
- Experience Level: Beginner.
- Pro Tip: Yeast is picky. Too hot, you get funky flavors; too cold, fermentation stalls.
Inkbird Brewing Digital Thermometer
Type: Digital probe
Range: 32–392°F
Features: Fast response, waterproof, easy to read
ThermoWorks ChefAlarm Instant Read Thermometer
Type: Digital, instant-read
Range: -58–572°F
Features: High accuracy, backlit display, clip for easy attachment
MoreBeer! Stainless Steel Brewing Thermometer
Type: Analog dial
Range: 50–220°F
Features: Classic stainless steel, easy to sanitize
Adventures in Homebrewing Thermapen ONE
Type: Digital instant-read
Range: -58–572°F
Features: Extremely fast reading, highly accurate
Home Brew Ohio 12″ Analog Brewing Thermometer
Type: Analog dial
Range: 50–250°F
Features: Simple, reliable, easy to clip inside fermenter
MoreBeer! Digital Pocket Thermometer
Type: Digital probe
Range: 32–212°F
Features: Compact, pocket-sized, quick read
ThermoWorks DOT Cooking Thermometer
Type: Digital probe
Range: 32–392°F
Features: Simple interface, fast readings, waterproof
BrewBuilt Brew Thermometer Strip
Type: Adhesive strip
Range: 65–75°F (fermentation)
Features: Perfect for monitoring fermenter temperature, reusable
Home Brew Ohio Stainless Clip-On Thermometer
Type: Analog dial
Range: 50–250°F
Features: Clips onto fermenter, stainless probe, easy to read
MoreBeer! Wireless Digital Fermentation Thermometer
Type: Wireless digital probe
Range: 32–212°F
Features: Tracks fermentation temps remotely, ideal for precise control
🧠 Tips for Choosing the Right Brewing Thermometer
Analog vs. Digital: Analog dials are simple and durable; digital probes offer faster, more precise readings.
Probe Length: Make sure it’s long enough for your mash tun or fermenter.
Temperature Range: Mashing and boiling require different ranges—consider a thermometer that covers both.
Fermentation Monitoring: Adhesive or wireless options make it easy to track yeast activity without opening the vessel.