{"title":"Cheesemaking Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind products and great basic equipment for making cheese at home — from presses to brining buckets to aging containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"precision-cheese-press","title":"Precision Cheese Press","description":"\u003cp\u003eI made beginner mistakes with my first cheese wheels by using basic presses that created inconsistent, uneven pressure and made it difficult to get repeatable results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wasted money and milk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TickBriar Precision Cheese Press was created from a simple goal: making consistent, high-quality cheese at home with greater control and consistency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the article \"Why the Tickbriar Precision Cheese Press is Different\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/15UEJwqTBnrRS3xHwl3IaS5QDM8wYkXIWRS1-NgDpMmE\/edit?usp=sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of home cheesemaking and refining the design through real-world use, this press was built to combine precision, durability, and ease of use into one system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounted pressure gauge and built-in level help create more consistent results. \u003cbr\u003eThe design allows for the use of 3-5 gallon molds and everything from softer cheeses to larger hard cheese wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003eSILICONE DRAIN MAT NOW INCLUDED. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mounted calibrated pressure gauge\u003cbr\u003e• Built-in bubble level for balanced pressing\u003cbr\u003e• Heavy-duty spring system capable of 80+ lbs of pressure\u003cbr\u003e• Smooth thrust-bearing washers for easier adjustment\u003cbr\u003e• 16” threaded rods accommodate larger molds and batches\u003cbr\u003e• Durable HDPE construction with stainless hardware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for serious home cheesemakers who value consistency, control, and repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're pressing your first wheel or branching out to new varieties, the TickBriar Precision Cheese Press is built to help make the process easier, more accurate, and more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-assembled in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tickbriar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46891866095804,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/8266\/4892\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_2_2026_08_49_00_AM_bfef57b5-4e08-4559-b43e-76df043c6736.png?v=1780405065"},{"product_id":"cheese-brining-container-with-submersion-insert-tickbriar-bucket-for-salt-brine-solution","title":"Cheese Brining Container with Submersion Insert | TickBriar Bucket for Salt Brine Solution","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHello Cheesers! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMake brining simple, clean, and consistent with the TickBriar Cheese Brining Container— adapted for home cheesemakers who want better results with less hassle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe container comes with a follower and added acrylic ring that keeps the cheese submerged in the brine. 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