Testing Equipment

Hydrometer/Thermometer

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Used for determining gravity and alcohol levels, monitoring fermentation. Includes Thermometer as well. Easy to read scales.
$13.95



Triple Scale Hydrometer

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Allows you to keep track of your fermentation`s progress and determine the finished product`s alcohol content by taking readings before and after fermentation and comparing them. Also, allows you to verify when your batch is ready to bottle.
$7.95

Vinometer

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5" glass, with instructions for testing alcohol in finished wines. Boxed Higher quality vinometer, precise to .5% alcohol w/ triangular capillary tube.
$5.95

Acid Testing Kit

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Get the perfect acid balance every time.
$22.95

                                                             Wine Additives

Acid Blend

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1lb blend of tartaric, malic, and citric acids. Used to increase low acid juices.
1 lb $5.95

Tartaric Acid

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1lb $12.95

Bentonite

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Used for cleaning hazes from wine.
1 lb $1.95

Ascorbic Acid

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Prevents Oxidation. Use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons.

4 oz $4.95

1 lb $23.95

Potassium Metabisulphate

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Kills off yeast, anitbacterial, preservative,1/8 teaspoon per gallon of wine or 2 oz per gallon of water for sanitizer.
1 lb $4.95

Potassium Sorbate

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Used to prevent re-fermentation. ¼ tablespoon per gallon of wine.
1 lb $14.95

Campden Tablets

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20 Count

1 tablet per gallon of wine. Crush before use.
99¢

Potassium Bicarbonate

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3.4 grams per gallon will reduce acidity approximately 1%.
1 lb $6.95



American Oak Chips (Light)

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Add a rich and robust flavor to your wine. One package is sufficient for 6 gallon batch.
1lb $5.95

4oz $1.95



American Oak Cubes (Heavy)

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Add a rich and robust flavor to your wine. One package is sufficient for 6 gallon batch.
1lb $5.95

4oz $2.95

Hungarian Oak Cubes

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Medium Toast

3oz $4.95

1lb $17.95

Montrochet Yeast

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A strong fermenter with good alcohol tolerance that is useful in producing dry, full bodied red and white wines. Will leave a wine with intense color and excellent flavor complexity while preserving tannin content.
55¢ each

Premier Cuvee Yeast

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One of the fastest, cleanest, and most neutral of all Red Star wine yeasts, this strain is recommended for reds, whites and especially champagnes. Good for restarting stuck fermentations.
55¢ each

                                         Cleaning Supplies

B-Bright Sanitizer

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8 oz.

Active oxygen cleanses without chlorine or sulfates. (1 Tbs. makes 1 gallon/8 oz. makes 15 gallons) 
$2.99

29" Carboy Brush

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 $6.95

7" Airlock Brush

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$2.95

17" Straight Brush

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$3.95