Books Reviews

7 Popular Books for Teens and Young Adults to gift

7 Popular Books for Teens and Young Adults to gift

If you have young readers on your gift list this season, consider these young adult novels from Simon & Schuster Publishing that are great books for teens or gifts for their high school library! Let’s take a look below at each title!

Road of the Lost by Nafiza Azad – Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, this young adult fantasy follows a girl who discovers she’s spent her life under an enchantment hiding her true identity on her quest into the magical Otherworld to unlock her powers and discover her destiny until she is gifted a book about magick from the Otherworld. Buy on Amazon.

The With Haven (book 1) and The Witch Hunt (Book 2) by Sasha Peyton Smith – In 1911 New York City, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell spends her days as a seamstress, mourning the mysterious death of her brother months prior. Everything changes when she’s attacked and a man ends up dead at her feet—her scissors in his neck, and she can’t explain how they got there. The story of sisterhood, mystery, and interesting magic continues in book 2 where a new character is introduced. Frances travels to Paris with her friends to see if she is able to determine why her magic is suddenly going haywire. It is going to take all of them working together to unravel the mystery. Working with Finn may be the end of everyone. Buy on Amazon.

Bloodmarked, Book 2 after Legendborn by Tracy Deonn – The sequel to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Legendborn. Bree wants to fight, but the Regents who rule the Order won’t let her. To them, she is an unknown girl with unheard-of power, and as the living anchor for the spell that preserves the Legendborn cycle, she must be protected. Buy on Amazon.

The Ones We Burn by Rebecca Mix – young adult debut about a witch whose dark powers put her at the center of a brewing war between the only family she’s ever known and the enemy who makes her question everything. This is an instant best-seller! Buy on Amazon.

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter – After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of Ben & Jerry’s. She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next day? Another nightmare V-Day. Buy on Amazon.

A Path To The World by Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos – A book of essays from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences, exploring what it means to be human and true to yourself. All speak to the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self, and to belong. Buy on Amazon.

Movies Reviews

Tom and Jerry Snowman’s Land available on DVD

Tom and Jerry Snowman’s Land available on DVD

The Holidays are the perfect time to share the classics with the family. Tom and Jerry was a classic we all grew up with and now they are into their mischief again with a Holiday movie. There are songs, holiday spirit and Jerry has a nephew!

With magic in the air, Jerry and his nephew, Tuffy, make a snow mouse that miraculously comes to life! To keep their new friend, Larry the snow mouse from melting, Tuffy and Jerry must race him to the fabled Snowman’s Village. In hot pursuit, Tom and devious Dr. Doublevay have their own plans for Larry’s magic. 

Enjoy this Warner Bros Animation by watching on Amazon Prime or buying your DVD today on Amazon!

Food/Beverage

What Is A Beer Brite Tank?

What Is A Beer Brite Tank?

A beer brite tank is a device used to brighten beer through filtration. In addition to brightening beer, these products can also improve clarity and long-term stability in packaged products. They are useful for home brewing as well as commercial purposes. They are available in a variety of styles and prices.

Carbonation stone

In-tank carbonation involves the use of a carbonation stone. Click here for more information about this process. This stone is a porous stone or a sintered piece of stainless steel that forces carbon dioxide into the liquid. 

Beer made in this way can be packaged directly from the bright tank. This process is closely monitored. A brewery’s lab will perform a series of tests to ensure that the beer is carbonated correctly.

Commercial brewers use a brite process to achieve optimal carbing and head pressure. They begin by setting the carb stone pressure at 30 PSI. This is then monitored further to find the ideal carb limit, which is usually 12/13 PSI. Once the perfect carb limit is reached, the CO2 pressure is tuned down to a level that allows safe serving pressure.

The Carbonation Stone is made of stainless steel and is perforated with 0.5-to-2 micron holes. There are also keg lids that incorporate diffusion stones. Once installed, the Carbonating Stone sits inside the keg near the bottom. To connect the Stone to the carbonating device, you need to attach a length of hose to a hose barb. The length of hose is typically two feet of 1/4″ ID thick-wall vinyl hose.

Temperature control

Temperature control is an important feature of these types of tanks. These fermenters can be set to either force carbonate or naturally carbonate the beer. A high-quality product like the ones from ABS Commercial will ensure a satisfactory end product. The former method is typically used for beer packaged in kegs, while the latter is used for bottles. 

Lager packaged in bottles or cans must be transferred from a bright process to a bottling bucket or bottling machine.

One type of lager reservoir is the jacketed type. These products have glycol jackets on the sides and bottom to maintain temperature, regardless of fill level. Single wall brite oness, on the other hand, are usually found in brewpubs. These are used as serving tanks and are typically kept in refrigerated rooms.

Another type of fermenter is the conical type. These tanks are better for larger productions. They allow you to leave more fermenters open at a time, and can hold more liquid. Their large capacity makes them great for lager productions that will need to ship and package their products.

Temperature control in these types of tanks is an important aspect of the brewing process. A temperature controller and thermometer are essential for controlling the lager temperature. With these devices, brewers can package their lager without having to pay for expensive cold-storage facilities. In addition, a temperature regulator is required to prevent the lager from spoiling.

Temperature control in these types of tanks is important because lager fermentation releases excess heat. Brewing beverages requires exact temperature controls. Click the link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewing for more information about this process. 

Different temperatures affect different stages of brewing. The most common temperature control method is using cooling jackets. These jackets circulate hot or cold fluid to maintain the proper temperature for fermenting lager. Different cooling jackets are designed for different purposes.

Pressure control

Pressure control in these types of tanks is an essential part of the process. Lager in a brite tank can be naturally carbonated or forced. The former method is commonly used for beer packaged in kegs. However, there are some advantages to bottle conditioning. For example, beer in a brite tank can be transferred to a keg without the need for bottling equipment.

These types of tanks are equipped with pressure relief valves. These valves prevent the pressure from escaping the tank. The valves can be manually operated or automated. It is vital to check the pressure daily. Excess pressures can damage the tanks. A typical pressure relief valve is set at 15-17 PSI for fermenters and 28-30 PSI for brite tanks.

These types of reservoirs are made from stainless steel and have a cylinder shape. Inside the brite reservoir is a ‘beer stone’, a small piece of calcium oxide that helps remove the haze from beer. Brewers may use brite reservoirs in a batch brewing system or a continuous brewing system. For continuous brewing, it is important to note that brite reservoirs don’t require a filtering step.

Brewing beer in a brite reservoir can increase beer clarity, reduce oxygen exposure, and increase carbonation levels. The size, shape, and material of the reservoir are also important factors to consider. This decision will depend on the type of beer you will be brewing. The best brite reservoirs will give you a better result and save you time in the process.

There are several ways to control pressure in These types of reservoirs. For example, if you’re making ale using nitrogen, the pressure may have to be very high. The pressure can be set to 10-12 PSI. A nitrogenated ale may require a higher pressure than a regular lager.

Built-in thermowell

A built-in thermowell in a these types of reservoir is an excellent way to ensure the brew temperature is just right. Brewers typically work at 34F and often have to store ingredients such as yeast and hops in a chiller. This can place an unnecessary strain on the cooling system. A brite reservoir installed in a walk-in cooler can be a convenient solution.

A these types of reservoir is also an excellent way to age or condition your ale. This feature allows you to transfer ale from the bottom of the reservoir to a separate keg. While filling kegs using a dip tube can be a tedious process, using a brite reservoir is a much safer and hygienic solution. 

Transferring ale from a brite reservoir is simple and fast. The built-in thermowell in the these types of reservoir will keep your ale at a perfect temperature for a long period of time.