HI-98167 Professional Portable Beer pH Meter

The HI-98167 portable beer pH meter for professional breweries is an ideal solution for commercial applications, providing exceptionally accurate readings of pH to achieve the same clarity, taste and stability when producing beer. This handheld meter for wort and beer features a specialised pH electrode designed for use in the brewing process, with an internal temperature sensor and rugged titanium body for reliable pH measurements.

Book a demonstration of the HI-98167 pH meter with our team of experts today. Call us on 01525 850 855 or email us at sales@hannainstruments.co.uk to discuss your requirements and get personalised recommendations for the best beer testing instrumentation for your operations.

HI-98167 features

Designed for the brewing process

The HI-98167 has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of the brewing industry, with a specialised electrode and practical, handheld functionality to allow for testing anywhere on-site. This meter provides pinpoint accuracy when measuring the pH of wort, beer and mash, ensuring your product meets the required standards in every batch.

A hardwearing, handheld meter

A rugged enclosure and IP67 rating make this beer pH meter well-suited to brewery environments. This meter is also equipped with a hard carrying case, enabling it to be carried around the brewing environment while reducing the risk of dropping or other damage. The titanium body of the FC2143 pH electrode provides further protection from knocks and scrapes when measuring this key parameter.

Cal Check assurance

Cal Check functionality built into this advanced pH meter for beer ensures you are alerted to any problems that may affect the accuracy of your measurement. Our intelligence Cal Check system provides instant feedback to inform you of dirty and broken electrodes, contaminated buffers and issues relating to the probe condition to ensure continued accuracy with every test.

Enhanced calibration system

Choose from seven of the industry standard pH buffers with the option for five custom values for up to five-point calibration, ensuring high-precision readings within 0.001 pH resolution and with a pH accuracy of ±0.002. The HI-98167 calibration system includes an ‘out of calibration range’ warning, that can optionally be engaged to receive alerts about measurements beyond the bracketed range.

GLP functionality 

GLP functions are available directly on this professional brewery pH meter, accessible via a dedicated GLP key. This information includes calibration data, featuring date, time and calibration values that are stored with logged data for retrieval at a later time.

Connect to your PC for record-keeping

The HI-98167 beer pH meter can store up to 200 samples at one time with its log-on-demand feature. This data can be transferred directly to a PC to maintain your records via the included HI-920015 USB cable and HI-92000 software.

Built-in tutorial system

Press the ‘HELP’ button on this pH meter to access a dedicated tutorial system, complete with messages and directions that are available on-screen to direct you through both the setup of the beer meter and the calibration process. This help is contextual based on your currently viewed screen, providing personalised support as you explore the meter.

About the FC2143 pH beer electrode

The FC2143 pH electrode is included with the HI-98167 as standard. This electrode features a flat-tip pH sensor made from specialised glass designed to withstand temperatures up to 80°C. A temperature sensor is built into the FC2143, ensuring accuracy regardless of temperature variation. The shape and style of this electrode is designed for liquids and semi-solids, reducing the risk of clogs.

FAQs

Why is accurate pH measurement important for breweries?

Accurate, reliable pH measurement is integral to achieving consistent results from the brewing process. The pH of your wort can completely change the end product of brewing, including the taste, colour and stability of your product. Accurately measuring pH with a purpose-built beer meter is the best choice to ensure accurate, reliable testing results. Learn more about testing wort with the HI-98167 in our article here.

What are the advantages of a handheld pH meter?

While benchtop pH meters are a suitable choice in a wide range of environments, a handheld meter is well-suited to the requirements of the brewing industry. A portable meter allows you to measure anywhere on-site and doesn’t restrict you to working from a flat surface when testing samples or measuring directly.

Can the HI-98167 be used at every stage in the brewing process?

The HI-98167 pH meter for beer is specifically designed to provide pH measurements at every stage in the brewing process. This meter is an ideal option for the accurate measurement of this key parameter in the wort, mash and final beer produced from the brewing process to meet your internal, nutritional and regulatory requirements.

How do I clean the wort off a pH electrode?

Hanna stocks specialised cleaning solutions for beer pH meters. These include HI-700682P Electrode Cleaning Solution for Beer and Wort in sachets and HI-70682L Cleaning Solution for Brewing Deposits available in a 500 mL bottle. All cleaning and calibration solutions can be ordered online directly, with free next-day delivery on all orders above £50.

How do I book a demonstration of this pH beer meter?

If you’d like to book a demonstration of our pH testing equipment for beer, contact our in-house specialists directly. Call us on 01525 850 855 or email us at sales@hannainstruments.co.uk to discuss your requirements and get personalised advice on the best beer pH testers and meters for your operations.

What other beer-testing products does Hanna sell?

Hanna provides accurate beer measurement instruments for all key parameters in the brewing process, including thermometers and refractometers to measure the sugar in wort in % °Plato. Browse Hanna’s recommended professional brewing meters here today.