Digital Fermentation Heating Mat 25W – Temperature & Power Control
Take control of fermentation temperature during cooler weather with the Digital Fermentation Heating Mat 25W, featuring a built-in digital controller, temperature probe, adjustable power output and timer.
Designed to provide gentle, controlled heat underneath or alongside your fermenter, this compact fermentation heat mat is ideal for maintaining warmer conditions for beer, spirit washes, wine, cider, mead and other fermentations.
Unlike a basic brewing heat pad, the integrated digital controller allows you to set a target temperature, adjust heating power from 10–100%, and set a timer from 0–24 hours.
It's also extremely versatile outside the brewery and can be used for sourdough proofing, yeast starters, kombucha, food fermentation and raising seedlings.
Why You'll Love It
- 25W fermentation heating mat
- Built-in digital temperature controller
- Adjustable temperature setting
- External temperature probe with suction cup
- Adjustable heating power from 10–100%
- 10 selectable power levels
- Built-in 0–24 hour timer
- Celsius and Fahrenheit display
- Gentle heat for fermentation temperature control
- Compact 345 × 250mm heating surface
- Ideal for beer and spirit wash fermenters
- Excellent for mead, wine and cider
- Great for sourdough and dough proofing
- Suitable for kombucha and other food fermentation
- Can also be used for seedling propagation
- Australian 240V plug
Better Control Than a Standard Fermenter Heat Pad
Traditional fermentation heat pads and heat belts generally provide a fixed amount of heat whenever they're switched on.
This Digital Heating Mat gives you considerably more control.
The built-in controller allows you to adjust the power output across 10 levels from 10% through to 100%, giving you the ability to reduce or increase the amount of heat being produced.
An included temperature probe provides temperature feedback to the digital controller, while the built-in timer provides additional control over heating duration.
It's an excellent compact solution for keeping fermentations warmer through winter and cooler overnight temperatures.
Perfect for Beer Fermentation
Yeast performance is heavily influenced by temperature.
When your brewing area becomes too cold, fermentation can slow down or yeast may struggle to maintain the desired fermentation temperature.
A fermenter heating mat provides gentle heat to help maintain warmer conditions around your fermenter.
Use it for:
- Ale fermentation
- Lager temperature management where additional heat is required
- Belgian beer fermentation
- Saison
- Bottle conditioning
- Yeast starters
- Fermentation chambers
For more precise beer fermentation control, position the temperature probe appropriately for your setup and adjust the controller according to the fermentation temperature required by your yeast strain.
Excellent for Spirit & Sugar Wash Fermentation
Cold conditions can significantly slow a sugar or spirit wash, particularly when using yeast strains designed to ferment at warmer temperatures.
The 25W Digital Fermentation Heating Mat provides gentle heat underneath your fermenter and allows the power level to be adjusted to suit your environment.
It's suitable for maintaining warmer conditions for:
- Sugar washes
- Neutral spirit washes
- Rum washes
- Whiskey washes
- Turbo yeast fermentations
- Other home distilling fermentations
This makes it particularly useful during winter or in cool garages, sheds and brewing areas.
Great for Mead, Wine & Cider
The Digital Heating Mat can also be used to provide gentle heat for mead, wine and cider fermentation when ambient temperatures are below your desired fermentation range.
The adjustable controller gives you more flexibility than a simple always-on heating pad, making it useful across a wide range of fermentation projects.
Sourdough & Dough Proofing Heating Mat
This isn't just a home brewing heater.
The gentle 25W heat output makes the mat an excellent option for sourdough starter maintenance and dough proofing, particularly during winter when kitchen temperatures can make fermentation frustratingly slow.
Use it to provide a warmer environment for:
- Sourdough starters
- Bread dough
- Pizza dough
- Yeast propagation
- Other food fermentation
The adjustable power output is particularly useful when you only require gentle warmth rather than maximum heating.
Kombucha & Food Fermentation
Maintaining appropriate temperature can also be important when making kombucha and other fermented foods.
The Digital Heating Mat can provide gentle supplemental warmth when room temperature is too low, making it useful for year-round home fermentation.
Seedling & Propagation Heat Mat
The same gentle heating principle makes this mat suitable for raising seedlings and seed propagation.
Place the heating mat beneath an appropriate seedling tray to provide additional warmth during germination and early growth.
This gives the mat useful year-round versatility even when you aren't fermenting.
Digital Temperature Control
The controller allows the desired temperature to be adjusted using the up and down buttons.
Setting the Temperature
- Press the power button to turn the heating mat on.
- Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature setting.
- Position the supplied temperature probe appropriately for your application.
- Monitor your fermentation and adjust as required.
The display can be switched between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
Adjustable Power Control – 10% to 100%
One of the biggest advantages of this heating mat is the ability to control its heating power.
There are 10 power levels:
L01 – 10%
L02 – 20%
L03 – 30%
L04 – 40%
L05 – 50%
L06 – 60%
L07 – 70%
L08 – 80%
L09 – 90%
L10 – 100%
This allows you to tailor the heat output to your fermenter, ambient temperature and application rather than simply operating the heating mat at full power continuously.
Built-In 0–24 Hour Timer
The Digital Heating Mat also includes an adjustable 0–24 hour timer.
Select the desired number of operating hours and the heating function will switch off once the selected period has elapsed.
0H = continuous operation
This is particularly useful for applications such as dough proofing, sourdough, seedlings and other projects where you only want heat applied for a specific period.
Specifications
Product: Digital Fermentation Heating Mat
Power: 25 Watts
Mat Dimensions: 345mm × 250mm
Power Control: 10–100%
Power Levels: 10
Timer: 0–24 Hours
Temperature Display: °C / °F
Temperature Probe: Included
Probe Cable Length: Approx. 1.9m to Controller
Power Cable: AU Plug with Approx. 1m Cable to Controller
Controller to Mat Cable: Approx. 0.9m
Power Supply: Australian Mains
Suitable For: Beer, Spirit Washes, Wine, Cider, Mead, Sourdough, Kombucha, Dough & Seedlings
Indoor Use: Yes
Outdoor Use: No
What's Included?
- 1 × 25W Digital Heating Mat
- 1 × Digital Temperature & Power Controller
- 1 × Temperature Probe with Suction Cup
- Australian power lead
Important Safety Information
- Designed for indoor use only
- Do not immerse the heating mat, controller, probe connections or electrical components in water
- Keep away from children
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Do not allow contact with surfaces above 60°C
- Do not disassemble the product
- Stop using the unit if it appears damaged or faulty
- Always keep electrical connections protected from liquids
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fermentation heating mat?
A fermentation heating mat provides gentle supplemental heat to help maintain warmer conditions around a fermenter when ambient room temperature is too low.
How powerful is this heating mat?
The mat has a maximum power output of 25 watts.
Does this heating mat have temperature control?
Yes. It includes a digital controller and external temperature probe, allowing the temperature setting to be adjusted.
Can I adjust how much heat the mat produces?
Yes. The power output can be adjusted across 10 levels from 10% to 100%, making it considerably more versatile than a basic fixed-output heat pad.
Can I use it for beer fermentation?
Yes. It's ideal for providing gentle supplemental heat for beer fermentation, particularly during winter or in cool fermentation areas.
Can I use it for spirit washes?
Yes. It's suitable for sugar washes, neutral spirit washes, rum washes, whiskey washes and other suitable home distilling fermentations.
Can I use it for mead, wine or cider?
Yes. The heating mat can provide supplemental warmth for mead, wine and cider fermentation when ambient temperatures are too low.
Can I use it for sourdough?
Yes. The gentle adjustable heat makes it useful as a sourdough starter and dough proofing heating mat, particularly in cooler kitchens.
Can I use it for kombucha?
Yes. It can provide gentle supplemental warmth for kombucha and other suitable food fermentations.
Can I use it as a seedling heat mat?
Yes. The heating mat can also be used to provide warmth for seedling germination and propagation.
What size is the heating mat?
The mat measures approximately 345mm × 250mm.
Does it have a timer?
Yes. The controller has an adjustable 0–24 hour timer. Selecting 0H allows continuous operation.
Does it come with a temperature probe?
Yes. A temperature probe with a small suction cup and approximately 1.9m cable to the controller is included.
Can it be used outdoors?
No. This product is intended for indoor use only.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Buy your Digital Fermentation Heating Mat 25W from Border Brewing Supplies for controlled heating of beer, spirit washes and other home fermentation projects.
- Digital temperature and power control
- Adjustable 10–100% heating output
- Built-in timer
- Australia-wide shipping
- Click & Collect available
- Local pickup in Tweed Heads South
- Fermentation equipment for Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Northern NSW
- Extensive range of home brewing and distilling equipment
- Specialist home brewing advice
