Noah Baron - Tilt Hydrometer, Lost Luggage & HomebrewCon Chaos

Noah Barron, founder of Tilt Hydrometer, shares the journey of developing a real-time, affordable device for measuring beer gravity. Discover the technical challenges, innovative solutions, and practical tips behind creating a product that revolutionizes home brewing. In this episode, Noah shares his journey into brewing, the innovative tilt hydrometer, and insights into brewing techniques, equipment, and industry trends. Perfect for homebrewers and industry enthusiasts alike.https://tilthydrometer.com/ ⁨@tilthydrometer⁩  -------------------------------------------Smoky Mountain Homebrew Links SUBSCRIBE: / @smokymountainhomebrewSign up: smokymountainhomebrew.beehiiv.comListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-lincoln-show/id1853010507Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bLkPSvvBgIKYAOA3hlylAFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokymountainhomebrew/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smokeymountainbrewingFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583833223126 Follow on X: https://x.com/smkmnthomebrewSupport the Show: Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/smokymountainhomebrewBuy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jeremylincpMerch:https://smoky-mountain-homebrew-shop.fourthwall.com/Recipes from Homebrewershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b65jXOFevFO4JRUq0TyxU7gmFpTrXcvy?usp=sharingChapters00:00 Introduction to Noah Barron and Tilt Hydrometer02:03 The origins of the Tilt Hydrometer and initial ideas04:00 Challenges faced during prototype development06:01 Technical details of the sensor and calibration08:01 Use of 3D printing and custom parts10:02 Battery life and power considerations12:02 Comparison with other brewing sensors14:00 The role of buoyancy and weight calibration16:04 From prototype to commercial product18:06 Lessons learned and advice for inventors19:59 Final thoughts and future of brewing tech