Fits your model
10 tested picks that fit the 1-Gallon, organized by category. Every link is independent and rechecked monthly.
A compact 25-foot copper immersion chiller that fits 5-gallon and smaller kettles, with silicone hose and a pre-formed coil shape.
Best for Beginning homebrewers and small-batch brewers who want a starter immersion chiller at a lower price.
An entry-level stainless immersion chiller for brewers who want the rust and corrosion resistance of stainless over copper for 1 to 5-gallon batches.
Best for Small-batch all-grain brewers who prefer stainless and brew 1 to 5-gallon batches.
The homebrewing community default dual-stage fermentation temperature controller -- one outlet for cooling, one for heating, accurate to within a degree, and priced under $35.
Best for Every homebrewer with a spare fridge or chest freezer -- this is the single best quality upgrade for 5-gallon or 10-gallon fermentation.
The Wi-Fi enabled version of the ITC-308, adding remote temperature monitoring and alerts via a phone app for about $10 more than the wired model.
Best for Homebrewers who travel or work long days and want to monitor fermentation temperature remotely.
A flexible silicone heating wrap for fermenters and carboys that pairs with a temperature controller to warm fermentation in cold garages or basements.
Best for Homebrewers who ferment in a cold garage or basement and need a heat source paired with an Inkbird controller.
The gold-standard instant-read thermometer used by professional brewers and competitive cooks alike -- reads accurate temperature in one second with a waterproof probe.
Best for Brewers who want the most accurate strike water and mash temperature readings available and brew frequently enough to justify the price.
The most recommended homebrewing pH meter under $50 -- accurate to plus or minus 0.1 pH, waterproof, with calibration buffer solutions included.
Best for Every all-grain homebrewer who wants to start hitting consistent mash pH targets without overspending.
An automatic temperature-correcting refractometer with dual Brix and specific gravity scales for quick gravity checks on hot wort without cooling a sample.
Best for All-grain and BIAB brewers who want quick gravity readings from hot wort during the mash and pre-boil.
The traditional 3-scale hydrometer measuring specific gravity, Brix, and potential alcohol, paired with a 250ml graduated test jar -- the baseline measurement tool for any homebrewer.
Best for Every homebrewer as a backup gravity tool and the most accurate way to confirm final gravity after fermentation.
A Bluetooth probe thermometer that works as a budget fermentation monitor and wort temperature tracker, reading via a phone app with up to 150-foot range.
Best for Budget brewers who want basic wireless temperature monitoring without paying for a Thermoworks product.