Cider/Mead/Spirits
1/2" Auto-Siphon
$ 18.25
26" long 1/2" auto-siphon by Fermtech. Quickly and easily transfers liquids twice as fast as a 3/8" racking cane. Includes 6 feet of 1/2" vinyl tubing. Auto siphon clamp sold separately.
24" Steel Spoon
$ 9.00
Perfect spoon for stirring wort or mash. You could also use it to eat cereal, but that might be just a little absurd.
30" Carboy Brush
$ 7.25
Team me up with a good cleaner such as PBW or OBW and we'll make cleaning that carboy a breeze.
6.5 Gallon Bottling Bucket
$ 18.00
This bottling bucket includes a ported spigot with two gaskets. Makes bottling easy, especially when coupled with our filler wands.
6.5 Gallon Plastic Fermentor
$ 20.00
Food grade fermenting bucket with graduated markings showing volume. Includes a drilled/grommeted lid.
7.9 Gallon Plastic Fermentor
$ 31.50
Food grade bucket with graduated markings showing volume. Includes drilled/grommeted lid.
Acid Blend (2 oz.)
$ 3.50
Used in wine must preparation for pH adjustment. Can also be added later for balance against overly sweet wine.
Airlock
$ 1.50
Used to allow CO2 release, while preventing oxygen intrusion. Two styles available.
Beer Wine Refractometer with ATC
$ 39.75
Refractometers measure sugar in an aqueous solution. Because they require such a small sample, they are a great alternative to hydrometers, which require several ounces of liquid and a test tube. This refractometer features Automatic Temperature Correction and both Brix and Specific Gravity scales. These are great for measuring the sugar content...
BIAB 24" X 26"
$ 8.75
24" X 26" nylon bag that works well for doing brew in a bag (BIAB) batches. Just place the bag in the kettle with your pre-heated brewing water, add crushed grains, and mash on! Can also be used for straining must in winemaking. Tested at 50lb burst strength. Reusable- just clean well after each use! We also stock a BIAB with handles for enhance...
BIAB with Handles
$ 15.50
Heavy duty 24" X 26" nylon bag with handles perfect for doing brew in a bag (BIAB) batches. Just place the bag in the kettle with your pre-heated brewing water, add crushed grains, and mash on! Handles make removal of the heavy spent grains much easier. Can also be used for straining must in winemaking. Reusable- just clean well after each use!
Campden Tablets (100)
$ 4.25
Metabisuphite tablets release sulfur dioxide, which acts as a sterilant and antioxidant. For sterilizing must, use one tablet per gallon; two crushed tablets equal 1/4 teaspoon. Potassium metabisulphite is typically preferred over sodium metabisuphite as it is less prone to flavor contribution. Both are available.
Corn Sugar/Dextrose
$ 3.50
For boosting gravity. Also used in cider production. Buy big and save!
Fermentor Lid
$ 4.00
Drilled and grommeted for airlock. 7.9 gallon lid is gasketed.
Fermometer (LCD)
Fermometer (LCD)
$ 3.75
The Fermometer is a liquid crystal display thermometer designed to monitor the temperature of the fermentation process with convenience and precision and without the sanitation concerns of immersion thermometers. It has a temperature range of 44 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit with temperature indicators every 2 degrees. Interpolation allows for one ...
Glass Carboy
$ 56.00
A classic for home brewers. These glass carboys are from Italy and come in multiple sizes. We recommend using the 6.5 gal for primary fermentation, the 6 gal for doing secondary fermentation on wine or beer, the five gal for secondary, and the 3 gal for small batches. NOTE: We do not currently ship glass. These are for in store pick up only. How...
Hydrometer
$ 7.00
15.5" long, with a solid metal base and easy-to-read 3-scale readout. Packaged, with instructions, in a tube with no hanger cap. Readings idealized at 60°F. Works for beer, wine, cider, mead, and mashes. Scales: Balling: 0-38% Potential ABV: 0-22% Specific Gravity: 0.990 - 1.170
Hydrometer Test Cylinder
$ 4.50
Used to hold the sample for taking gravity or proof readings. Available in plastic or glass. NOTE: If proofing spirits, you MUST use glass; the plastic can't handle high octane.
Lalvin Bourgovin RC 212
$ 2.00
14% alcohol tolerance. A moderate speed, low-foaming fermenter ideal for full-bodied reds. Promotes color and tannin stabilization for lighter reds throughout fermentation and aging.It is used for reds where full extraction is desired.Emphasizes fruit and spice notes. Accentuates red grape character and is the classic strain for Pinot Noir and f...
Lalvin D47
$ 2.00
14% alcohol tolerance. A very vigorous white wine strain that will leave a wine very full-bodied with enhanced outhfeel. Accentuates varietal character and contributes ripe tropical fruit and citrus notes. Recommended for Chardonnay and Rose as well as mead when nutrients are supplemented. 50-86F
Lalvin EC-1118
$ 2.00
18% alcohol tolerance. A very competitive yeast that will inhibit wild yeasts. It will restart stuck fermentations because of good alcohol and sulfite tolerance. This is a very neutral yeast that will have very little effect on the varietal character of the grape. A popular strain that ferments fully and flocculates well producing compact lees. ...
Lalvin Montpelier (K1V-1116)
$ 2.00
18% alcohol tolerance. A vigorous and competitive fermenter that, because of its neutral effect on varietal character, is very well suited to fruit wines as well as wines to be made from grapes. Also known as the "Montpellier" strain. 59-86° F (15-30° C)
Lalvin Narbonne 71B
$ 2.00
Formerly called 71B-1122. 14% alcohol tolerance. Semi-dry white wine yeast that will enhance fruit flavors and add fruity esters. Limits phenol extraction and may neutralize up to 40% malic acid, producting a smooth and rounded nouveau wine that will mature quickly. Great for whites, roses, nouveaus, and concentrates.; works very nicely in mead ...
Lalvin QA23
$ 2.00
16% alcohol tolerance. An excellent choice for wine styles like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonel and Gewurztraminer. Low nutrient and oxygen requirements, and it has been known to ferment juice at low temperatures (59 degrees F) to dryness. An excellent thiol converter making it a complementary yeast for developing varietal Sauvi...
Malic Acid
$ 2.00
Can add an element of fresh, fruity tartness. Derived from apples.
Panela Sugar - Granulated
$ 4.00
Panela is known by many names - rapadura, piloncillo, kakura, jaggery - ours is unique in that it is dried and granulated as opposed to blocks, cones or bricks. Made from freshly squeezed juice of the whole cane plant, this unrefined powder retains vital nutrients like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and more. Experience the mellow sweetness with...
Pectic Enzyme
$ 2.50
Increases clarity and juice yields. Use 1/2 tsp per gallon of must one hour prior to fermentation. Fruit wines and ciders.
PET Carboy
$ 29.75
A heavy, PET plastic carboy ideal for fermentations of wine or beer, including secondary. The material is completely taste and odor free, stain resistant, and impermeable to oxygen. Unlike glass, these are lightweight and virtually unbreakable (no trips to the ER for stitches!). Smooth inner walls prevent sediment from collecting and make for e...
Powdered Brewery Wash
$ 11.50
Good ol' PBW. A very powerful easy-to-dissolve cleaner that is safe on stainless steel. Use at full concentration with a prolonged soak to effortlessly remove stubborn build up. We also have a customer that insists this is the best product for cleaning an RV black water tank, so it's great for more than just brew kettles and fermentors. For fer...
Red Star Cote des Blancs
$ 2.00
SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE Fast fermenting strain that ensures a regular fermentation even at low temperature (12C to 14C, 53F to 57F). Alcohol tolerance: >14% vol. Allows an optimum aromatic expression for the production of wines derived from neutral grape cultivars.
Red Star Premier Classique
$ 2.00
A house favorite! Formerly "Montrachet" Temp range 59-86F. Alcohol Tolerance 13%. Great choice for producing dry, full-bodied red and white wines. Enhances color and flavor while preserving tannin content. Will produce hydrogen sulfide gas in the presence of excess sulfur compounds and therefore should not be used to ferment grapes with residua...
Red Star Premier Cuvee
$ 2.00
SACCHAROMYCES BAYANUS The fastest, cleanest & most neutral fermenter. High tolerance to ethanol (till 18% vol.) & free sulphur dioxides. Performs well for restarting stuck fermentations. Champagne yeast.
Sparkolloid Powder 1oz
$ 3.00
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of powder in 8 fl oz of water for 5 minutes. Add hot mixture to 6 gallons of wine. Stir gently. Wait 1 week to rack or bottle.
Water Filter Kit
$ 52.00
This 10" carbon water filter kit belongs with your brew gear! Good beer starts with good water. The carbon filter removes all chlorine and organic flavors, and it can filter up to 800 gallons of water--- much cheaper and more earth-friendly than buying jugs of H2O. We LOVE ours at the shop!Come with 6' of vinyl tubing and garden hose attachment....
Yeast Energizer
$ 3.00
Add ½ teaspoon per gallon of wine must to stimulate fermentation. Contains Diammonium phosphate, yeast hulls, magnesium sulphate, and Vitamin B Complex. Useful for fermentations where free amino nitrogen (FAN) is not present in significant quatities- i.e. Mead, Cider, fruit wine. May also be used in yeast starters or high gravity beers. ...
Yeast Nutrient
$ 3.00
Contains food-grade urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP). Useful for fermentations where free amino nitrogen (FAN) is not present in significant quatities- i.e. Mead, Cider, fruit wine. May also be used in yeast starters or high gravity beers.