Chemicals

Cleaners and Sterilizers

For treatment of new barrels to remove excess tannin.

1 lb

4 lb

Bulk chemicals are weighed and packaged when order is pulled.  The chemicals are put in a poly bag, sealed and chemical name is handwritten on the bag.

Item #

Description

U/M

6003

SODIUM CAMPDEN TABLETS

Use one tablet per gallon, two crushed tablets equal 1/4 teaspoon.  Contains sodium metabisulfite and is a convenient way to accurately sulfite wine.  Releases sulphur dioxide, which acts as a sterilant and antioxidant.

100 count

SODIUM METABISULFITE

Sanitizer - use 2 oz per 1 gallon of water.  Antioxidant and bactericide - use 1/4 teaspoon to 6 gallons.  Dissolve sulphite in warm water before adding.

6010B

SODIUM METABISULFITE

8 oz

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE

Sanitizer - use 2 oz per 1 gallon of water.  Antioxidant and bactericide - use 1/4 teaspoon to 6 gallons.  Dissolve sulphite in warm water before adding.

6012B

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE

1 lb

STRAIGHT-A PREMIUM CLEANSER

Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of water.  Cleans with oxygen and does not contain any chlorine, bisulphites, organic compounds or phosphates.  Superior wetting power helps water penetrate and lift soils off surfaces.  Removes labels with minimum soak time.  Higher alkalinity dissolves and neutralizes acidic soils.  Environmentally sound and biodegradable.

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6014B

STRAIGHT-A PREMIUM CLEANSER

5 lb

ONE STEP CLEANSER

Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of water.  Oxygen based with a favorable cleaning power and sanitizes on contact.  Environmentally friendly and non-toxic.  No rinsing required.

6016B

ONE STEP CLEANSER

5 lb bucket

B-T-F IODOPHOR SANITIZER

Use 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of cold water.  Iodine based sanitizer.  Requires two minute contact time.  Can cause staining.

EASY CLEAN

8 oz Jar w/screw-off lid.  Dissolve 1 tablespoon in one gallon of water.  Our no-rinse oxygen based compound for cleaning beer and winemaking equipment.  Great for removing labels.   Packed in cases of 108.

EASY CLEAN

Reclosable plastic mini pail.

6021

For cleaning small craft and home brewing operations.  Instantly enters solution and will remove brewing deposits in all water temperatures without extended contact times or excessive rinsing. 

HOMEBREW CLEANING KIT

Contains an informative cleaning guide, a quick reference cleaning card, nine 2 oz packs of PBW and an 8 oz bottle of Star San.  Enough for 8 brews.

STAR SAN SANITIZER

Use 2 tablespoons per 5 gallons of water, soak for 5 minutes.  A foaming acid anionic sanitizer that penetrates hard-to-see places.  No rinse.  Does not stain and will not impart odors or off flavors.

6022A

STAR SAN SANITIZER

32 oz bottle

PBW - POWDERED BREWERY WASH

Use 2 oz per 5 gallons warm water, soak for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water.  The only patented non-caustic cleaner designed to clean stainless steel and safe for use on glass, copper, plastic, brass and ceramic equipment.  Environmentally friendly and safe to handle.

Beer Additives

BURTON WATER SALTS

Contains papain to prevent chill haze.  1 package sufficient for 5 gallons.

6102B

BURTON WATER SALTS

1 lb

Use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons.

5² pH STABILIZER

A proprietary blend of food-grade phosphate buffers (similar to brewer's salts) that will lock in your mash and kettle water at a pH of 5.2 regardless of the pH of your water allowing for more consistent brewing.

Use 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons for beer, 1 teaspoon per 6 gallons for wine.

Calcium Sulphate, use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons.

Use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons.

LACTIC ACID 88%

Lowers pH in mash.  Add 1 teaspoon per cup of water.  Can use up to 4 teaspoons.

6112

LICORICE STICK

Each

MALTODEXTRIN

Use up to 8 oz per batch;  to increase body and mouthfeel.

1995B

MALTODEXTRIN

1 lb

Add to taste.

A clarifying agent used in brewing during the boil.  It is a concentrated tablet derived from Irish Moss.  Add one tablet per 5 gallon batch with 15 minutes of boil time remaining to promote clarity.

A clarifying agent used in brewing during the boil.  It is a concentrated tablet derived from Irish Moss.  Add one tablet per 5 gallon batch with 15 minutes of boil time remaining to promote clarity.  1 pound equals approximately 214 tablets. 

Wine Additives

ACID BLEND

Blend of tartaric, malic and citric acids.

ACID BLEND

ACID BLEND

ACIDEX SUPER-K

Contains Potassium Bicarbonate and Potassium Bitartrate in an easy-to-use tartaric acid reduction powder.  Used after fermentation. 

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6122B

ACIDEX SUPER-K 

Please click here to view directions.

1 lb

Prevents oxidation; use 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons at bottling.

Used for clearing hazes from wines.  Use 4 teaspoons to cup warm water.

CALCIUM CARBONATE

Lowers acidity in wine.  Use 5/8 teaspoon per gallon to lower acidity .15%.  Use before fermentation.  Do not reduce acid more than .30%.

6160A

CALCIUM CARBONATE

1 lb

CITRIC ACID

Use 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons for beer, 1 teaspoon per 6 gallons for wine.

6375

GLOBAL VINTNERS WINE CONDITIONER

Sweetener with stabilizer; add to taste, 1-4 oz per gallon.

6376

GLOBAL VINTNERS WHITE GRAPE CONCENTRATE

This concentrate can be added to wine to increase color, flavor, and sweetness and does not contain any stabilizers.  The concentration is three times regular juice and the Brix is 68.   

1 Liter

6377

GLOBAL VINTNERS RED GRAPE CONCENTRATE

This concentrate can be added to wine to increase color, flavor, and sweetness and does not contain any stabilizers.  The concentration is three times regular juice and the Brix is 68. 

1 Liter

Finishing formula, to smooth out and mellow wine and liqueurs.

ISINGLASS

From Winexpert.  Made from fish swim bladders and used to clear white wines.  Sufficient for six gallons.  Add to wine, thoroughly stir and rack after two weeks.  Pack of 12. 

From Winexpert.  made from fish swim bladders and used to clear white wines.  One 7.5 liter bag in a box will fine four 190 liter Island Mist drums.  

LQ SUPER-KLEER KC FININGS

Liquid clearing agent with a one-two punch combination of kieselsol and chitosan.  One package is sufficient to clear a 5 or 6 gallon batch of beer or wine in two days.

For white wines use 1-1 cups, for red wines use 2-3 cups.

OAK CHIPS, FRENCH - MEDIUM TOAST

Usage depends on type of wine and taste desired, add to taste.

6345B

OAK CHIPS, FRENCH - MEDIUM TOAST

5 lb

Usage depends on type of wine and taste desired, add to taste.

Add teaspoon per gallon of must before start of fermentation.

Stabilizer, use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon.

SPARKOLLOID POWDER

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of powder in 1 cup (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.

6357B

SPARKOLLOID POWDER

1 lb

SUPER-SMOOTHER

Two-pouch system that contains 15 ml of glycerin and 15 ml of Sinatin 17 to smooth the taste of young or harsh wines and reduces aging time for homemade wines.  One pouch sufficient for 6 gallons.

WINE TANNIN POWDER

Dry form of premium Slovakian wine tannin from the heart of the European/Spanish Chestnut tree.  Use tsp/gal for white or ros wine must; 1/3 tsp/gal for red wine must; tsp/gal for fruit wine must.

6300B

WINE ANNIN POWDER

1 lb

LIQUID WINE TANNIN

A liquid form of premium Slovakian wine tannin from the heart of the European/Spanish Chestnut tree.  Used instead of powder when very small amounts of tannin are required.

6360A

TARTARIC ACID

2 oz

YEAST ENERGIZER

Add teaspoon per gallon of wine must to stimulate fermentation.  Contains Diammonium phosphate, yeast hulls, magnesium sulphate, and Vitamin B Complex.

6365B

YEAST ENERGIZER

1 lb

Use 1 teaspoon per gallon.

50 lb bulk