Wine Ingredients

A 30/30/30 mix of citric, tartaric and malic acids. Primarily used in fruit wines to adjust acid levels. Available in 2oz and 1lb packages.

Anti-oxidant used in wine making. Add just prior to bottling (not effective for bulk storage). 1 oz and 1 lb package

For Winemaking: Used to correct the acidity in acid deficient wines. This is the acid of lemons and other citrus fruits. Use sparingly in white wines only. For Cheesemaking: Dissolve proper amount in 1/4c. non-chlorinated water. Add to milk when specified in recipe. STORAGE:...

Slightly milder than other acids. Found in apples, peaches, plums and other fruits. A good choice for adjusting "hot-climate" white grapes of the fruity variety. Available in 2oz and 1lb packages.

For winemaking: Preferred acid for adjusting acid levels in wine. 3.8g per gallon adjusts acidity by +.1%. As a note: some tartaric acid will drop out of suspension as potassium bitartrate if you are doing any cold stabilization. You might want to re-test total...

In beer: Chalk. Sometimes used for temporary hardness in dark beers. Adjusts pH up. In winemaking: Used to lower acidity levels. 2.5 grams per gallon will roughly lower acidity by .1%. It does not require cold stabilization to precipitate-out acid like Potassium Carbonate does,...

Contains potassium metabisulphite & is a convenient way to accurately sulphite wine. Each tablet contains 550 mg of active sulphite per tablet. Two crushed tablets equal 1/4 teaspoon. 2 oz package (approximately 100 tablets) and 1lb package.

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

A new line of craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold...

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

Craft cider making kits from Brewer's Best®. These 6 gallon recipes are deliciously packed full of flavor, perfect for any level of brewing experience. Requires an additional 2 lbs of dextrose (corn sugar). Whether you're looking for an ice cold refreshing drink during the...

All purpose clarifier used in wine industry. Also useful in primary fermentor. Mix 2 1/2 teaspoons into 2 1/2 cups of boiling water, let sit overnight and mix into 5 gallons of wine. 2 oz

A two stage liquid clarifier. Contains kieselsol and chitosan. Contains 1.35 fl oz. Sufficient for 5-6 gallons. Clears brilliantly in 12-48 hours.

Very effective clarifier. Use after fermentation. Also reduces astringency by removing tannin. Works for beer, will not work in white wine without tannin. DIRECTIONS: USE AS A FINING AGENT IN WINE: Use 1/8 teaspoon of Gelatin Finings for each gallon of wine to be...

Clarifier that does not strip wine of flavor.     Dissolve 1 tablespoon of powder in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes.  Add hot mixture to 6 gallons of wine, stir gently.  Wait one week to rack or bottle.  

Lalvin 71B® was isolated by the INRA (National Agricultural Research Institute) in Narbonne, France. Lalvin 71B® is known for making blush and semi-sweet wines with a tropical fruit character. Long-lived aromas are due to its production of relatively stable esters and higher alcohols. Lalvin...

This strain was isolated from grapes grown in the Côte de Rhône region of France by Dr. Dominique Delteil, head of the Microbiology Department, Institut Coopératif du Vin (ICV), in Montpellier. ICV D-47 strain was selected from 450 isolates collected between 1986 and 1990....

Lalvin EC-1118® is the original and is good for barrel fermentations. It ferments well at low temperatures and flocculates well with very compact lees. Under low nutrients conditions, Lalvin EC-1118® produces a lot of SO2 (up to 30 ppm) and as a result can...

The Lalvin V1116® has been isolated in 1972 by Pierre Barre of the INRA Montpellier. This yeast tends to express freshness of white grape varieties. Natural fresh fruit aromas are retained for a longer time when compared with wines fermented with standard yeasts (such...

Lalvin Bourgorouge RC 212® was selected from fermentations in Burgundy by the BIVB to extract and protect the polyphenols of Pinot noir. Due to the limited adsorption of polyphenols on Lalvin Bourgorouge RC212® yeast cell walls, there is limited color loss and structure is...

Potassium metabisulfite is one of the most important winemaking compounds. It is an antioxidant and bactericide that releases sulfur dioxide into wine must. Use 1/4 teaspoon per five gallons to add 50 ppm. Or, mix 1/4 pound in 1 quart of water to make...

For inhibiting harmful bacteria. Add to juice 24 hours prior to fermentation.

American oak imparts a lot of flavor. Wine experts often describe the American oak flavors as dill, coconut and vanilla. Chips allow winemakers to impart terrific oak flavor and aroma to wines aged in glass carboys, plastic buckets, or steel tanks. Use a single...

Brewer's Best® Barrel Chips are sanitized by nitrogen purge and ready to use. Add 2 oz. of barrel chips per 5 gallons during secondary fermentation. After 5 days of secondary fermentation sample your beer. If a more intense flavor is desired allow an additional...

French Oak is very popular for oak aging premium wines. It tends to add flavor compounds more subtly than the other main types of oak. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are an ideal match for French Oak because they ‘soak up’ flavor more easily than other varieties...

Brewer's Best® Barrel Chips are sanitized by nitrogen purge and ready to use. Add 2 oz. of barrel chips per 5 gallons during secondary fermentation. After 5 days of secondary fermentation sample your beer. If a more intense flavor is desired allow an additional...

Medium dark toast American oak chips lend intense aromatic sweetness and a campfire/roasted coffee attribute, cooked fruit and a full mouthfeel. Chips allow winemakers to impart terrific oak flavor and aroma to wines aged in glass carboys, plastic buckets, or steel tanks. Use a...