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Eliminate oxidation in your bottling process with the XF260 volume-based filling system Wine is pulled from your barrel or storage tank by the built-in self-priming pump Filling volume is programmed and stops automatically with an accuracy within +/- 1.5mL Optional gas flush system Made to order in the United States Help eliminate oxidation in your bottling process by using XpressFill volume-based filling system. Gravity-based systems usually involve wine being transferred to a holding tank, and unless the your bottles and holding tank are pre-flushed with inert gas, some degree of oxidation is inevitable. Xpresfill bottling systems have a closed pathway with a self-priming pump. They also have as an optional built-in sparging (pre-flushing) system that uses Nitrogen or Argon to pre-flush your bottles. To use, place four bottles under the filling spouts, push the gas button (optional at additional cost) to flush the bottles with inert gas. Then hit the Fill button which pulls the wine from your barrel or stainless storage tank, distributes 750ml of wine to each bottle, and shuts off automatically when done. It is truly that simple. Each fill cycle lasts 20 seconds. Realistically with bottle movement (and talking and drinking!) expect to fill about 200 bottles per hour with the 2 spout and 400 bottles per hour with the 4 spout. There is also a manual mode allowing you to top up bottles or fill odd size bottles (connect tubing and fill magnums for example.) You my have seen this system for sale before as the Vigneron. Xpressfill purchased Vigneron and redesigned the unit to be driven by a digital controller. The result is a unit that works much better. MoreWine! has tested the unit and we are happy with the performance. The XpressFill is a volume based system that fills each bottle with a set volume of wine (usually 750ml per bottle.) The fill is accurate to within +/- 1.5ml. However, bottles themselves can vary in volume by a couple percent and when you are filling by volume this can result in different fill heights, especially if you fill into the bottle neck, where differences are exaggerated by the small diameter of the neck. Fill heights will therefore vary from bottle to bottle but differences are usually 1/2" or less. Further protect your wine from oxidation when using an XpressFill by adding the Gas Flush option to your filler. Push the gas flush button for as long as you like prior to each fill cycle. Inert gas will be forced into the bottle displacing most air, greatly reducing oxidation during the bottling process. You will need to supply an Argon or Nitrogen tank, regulator, and section of 1/4 " tubing to connect an inert gas source to the machine.  

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Eliminate oxidation in your bottling process with the XF460HP volume-based filling system Made specifically for high proof spirits, featuring components with better resistance to high concentrations of ethanol Liquid is pulled from your barrel or storage tank by the built-in self-priming pump Filling volume is programmed and stops automatically Optional gas flush system Made to order in the United States Eliminate oxidation in your bottling process by using the XpressFill volume-based filling system! The XF460HP four bottle filler is now available specifically for High Proof Spirits. Susceptible components have been replaced with material more resistant to higher concentrations of ethanol.  The XF460HP can easily accommodate very small to very large bottles with its adjustable shelf, allowing great flexibility.  Easy to use, compact in design, precise volume filling, high quality components, hand-crafted in the USA. Gravity-based systems usually involve spirits being transferred to a holding tank, and unless your bottles and holding tank are pre-flushed with inert gas, some degree of oxidation is inevitable. Xpress Fill bottling systems have a closed pathway with a self-priming pump. They also have as an optional built-in sparging (pre-flushing) system that uses Nitrogen or Argon to pre-flush your bottles. To use, place four bottles under the filling spouts, push the gas button (optional at additional cost) to flush the bottles with inert gas. Then hit the Fill button which pulls the spirit from your barrel or stainless storage tank, distributes 750ml of spirit to each bottle, and shuts off automatically when done. It is truly that simple. Each fill cycle lasts 20 seconds. When using 750ml bottles you can expect to fill about 450 bottles per hour. There is also a manual mode allowing you to top up bottles or fill odd size bottles. The four spout filler features a 3/8" inlet. Features: Made to order in the USA 4 Spout fills approximately 250 bottles per hour Bottle shelf is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of bottles Optional Gas Flush System & Filler to automatically gas-purge bottles prior to filling Weight: 32 lbs Dimensions: 16" W x 17" H x 14.75" D Warning: XpressFill bottle fillers are NOT certified as explosion proof, should be used in a well-ventilated area, and not for use with solvents. It should be noted that 70% alcohol is 140 proof and has a flash point of 70°F, making the product volatile, as well as flammable

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Pronounced aromatic characteristics that add a wonderful flavor to beer styles like IPAs and Pale Ales With a high AA%, this hop can also be used as an early boil addition for bittering Type 90 Hop Pellets Ekuanot® was originally released in 2014 and has surged in popularity and growing acreage. The ridiculously high oil content (2.5-4 ml/100g!) and desirable aromatics have lead breweries of all sizes to flock to this hop. Great for all beer styles but definitely featured in IPAs and other hop forward beers. Ekuanot® is described as having aromas of melon, berry, orange peel, lime, papaya, pine and fresh peppers.  Try it in your next batch and see what flavors you find! YCH Lot# P91-HUEKU7171 — Option 7171 Lot Analysis Chart This lot was noted to display intense stone fruit, citrus and tropical character up front, with floral, melon, and pomme notes in the background Alpha Acids - 14.5% Total Oil (mL/100g) - 2.8 Sourced from C&C Hop Farms and Carpenter Ranches Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 14.5% Beta Acids: 4.7% Total Oil (mL/100g): 2.8 B-Pinene: 0.4% Myrcene: 25% Linalool: 0.3% Caryophyllene: 12.7% Fernesene: 0.5% Humulene: 22.6% Geraniol: 0.7%  

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Perfect for nearly any style. Use with confidence in Pale Ales, IPAs, Wheat Ales, Saison, Ambers, Hazys and Hoppy Lagers Type 90 Hop Pellets Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000, Simcoe YCR 14 is known for its brewing versatility and unique aroma characteristics. It continues to rise in popularity becoming one of the top ten varieties in the craft and home brewing industries. YCH Lot# P92-GUSIM1020 — Option 1020 Lot Analysis Chart This lot was noted to display assertive piney character supported by notes of fresh tropical fruit, juicy citrus, and pleasant floral quality  Alpha Acids - 11.9% Total Oil (mL/100g) - 1.7 Sourced from B.T. Loftus Ranches, C&C Hop Farms, and Cornerstone Ranches Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 11.9% Beta Acids: 3.8% Total Oil (mL/100g): 1.7 B-Pinene: 0.6% Myrcene: 45.3% Linalool: 0.5% Caryophyllene: 8.9% Farnesene: 0.2% Humulene: 17.9% Geraniol: 0.9%   YCH Lot# P91-HUSIM7191 — Option 7191 Lot Analysis Chart This lot was noted to have bold flavors of melon, citrus, and berry supported by tropical and floral notes Alpha Acids - 12.7% Total Oil (mL/100g) - 1.1 Sourced from Coleman Ag, Obendorf Hop, Schroeder Hop, Shinn & Sons, and Wyckoff Farms Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 12.7% Beta Acids: 4.3% Total Oil (mL/100g): 1.1 B-Pinene: 0.7% Myrcene: 45% Linalool: 0.5% Caryophyllene: 10.2% Farnesene: 0.2% Humulene: 19.3% Geraniol: 0.8% Simcoe® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.

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The industries first book dedicated to yeast fermentation in beer. A book that will change homebrewing for many years to come. Chris White of Whitelabs and Jamil Zainasheff take you on a path of understanding the powers of fermentation and all its mysteries. Anyone can design a recipe and make wort, but can you properly ferment a beer? This book will tell you everything about yeast and more. A must have for all homebrewers.

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This harvester comes with 1.5" ID sight glass (not like our standard 2" ID harvester.) This results in a more economical product, with the downside of not being able to harvest as much yeast. A great way to harvest your fresh, clean yeast for re-use in your next batch! 8.5" in length How it works: Yeast naturally fall to the bottom of our conicals (which is one of the nice things about them). After 3-4 days into fermentation, dump your trub as usual and close the butterfly valve. Attach the Yeast Harvester to the valve and re-open the valve, which will flood the harvester with beer and some yeast. Over the final days of fermentation, the yeast will drop out of solution and collect in the sight glass, displacing the beer. At the end of fermentation, you will have a full container of creamy white yeast - perfect for pitching a huge quantity of free yeast into your next batch. Close your bottom valve and disconnect the Yeast Harvester and attach the pressure relief cap over the opening and seal with a tri-clamp. Always store in the refrigerator. Included relief valve prevents over pressurization. Unit Holds ~170ml. Max PSI: 6  In this video you see active fermentation. The yeast harvester was left on to observe the onset of fermentation and to easily collect the yeast once it settled out for re-pitching. Yeast Harvester Video from Olin Schultz on Vimeo.

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Yeast Hulls are ususally the first action when you have a stuck or sluggish alcoholic or malolactic fermentation. Yeast Hulls are essentially dead yeast cells that absorb auto toxic yeast by-products that could be inhibiting your active yeast or ML culture from doing their job - finishing your fermentation! Yeast Hulls are then typically followed by Pro-Desert in the case of a stuck alcoholic fermentation or Acti Ml in the case of a stuck ML ferment. As a side note, Yeast Hulls are included in the Fermaid K mix of nutrients to help prevent problem ferments from the onset. The reason you would not use Fermaid K for most stuck ferments is that Fermaid K contains DAP. If DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) is added to the ferment past the point of metabolization by the yeast it could potentially leave an unwanted, residual flavor. Use at the rate of .5 to .9 grams per gallon. If stored in a cool, dry place, will last up to 3 years. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 2 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

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Diammonium Phosphate (DAP). A source of nitrogen for yeast. Use .5 - .75 grams per gallon (1/2 tsp per 5 gallons) of must to aid yeast and help reduce later problems with hydrogen sulfide. There is a superior nutrient regimen (using Go-Ferm and Fermaid K) for wine making: Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on re-hydrating wine yeast and a recommended nutrient addition. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 3.1 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

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The most common size used to make starters using White Labs brand yeast. Same as our Y300 Starter Kit, but with a 1000ml Erlenmeyer flask instead of the 500ml. (We do not recommend the use of an electric element with these flasks. If this cannot be avoided, we recommend using a larger pot as a hot water bath on the stove.) In the lab world, these flasks are known as "Student Grade". A great flask for making yeast starters!(Student grade is not the highest grade flasks and will have minor defects)

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500ml Erlenmeyer flask, 1/2lb light dried malt extract & 1oz Fermaid K (Yeast Nutrient). This starter kit is for growing liquid yeast starters. The idea is that the starter acts as a mini batch of beer where the yeast cells replicate before being pitched into your 5 gallon batch. More yeast means fermentation starts faster. The bacteria and wild yeast that got into your beer during the transfer from kettle to fermenter have less chance of creating a negative flavor impact upon your beer. (We do not recommend the use of an electric element with these flasks. If this cannot be avoided, we recommend using a larger pot as a hot water bath on the stove.) In the lab world, these flasks are known as "Student Grade". A great flask for making yeast starters!(Student grade is not the highest grade flasks and will have minor defects)

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Create a yeast starter for higher alchohol beer or cold fermented lagers. Start with one vial of Whitelabs yeast and this starter kit. Comes with 2000ml Erlenmeyer flask, 1/2 lb DME, & 1oz Fermaid K (Yeast Nutrient). Directions for use: Mix 1 cup (1/4 pound) of DME10 and 2 pinches of yeast nutrient mix with 1800ml of water. (We do not recommend the use of an electric element with these flasks. If this cannot be avoided, we recommend using a larger pot as a hot water bath on the stove.) In the lab world, these flasks are known as "Student Grade". A great flask for making yeast starters! (Student grade is not the highest grade flasks and will have minor defects)

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These Oxygen Absorbing beer bottle caps have a special liner that absorbs oxygen in the bottle's head space. This helps reduce the oxidation that happens during the bottling process, keeps your home brewed beer tasting fresher, and can extend it's shelf life. Important to note: It is recommended that you only sanitize as many caps as you'll require at the time of bottling. The oxygen-absorbing agent is activated when the cap gets wet. If wetted caps are saved for later use, they'll still function as a normal cap, but the oxygen absorbing agent may be depleted.    

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This instrument is used to test beverage or product for CO² gas and air content in either glass or PET containers and cans. It is automatically adjustable to various size bottles and cans and is available in either one or two liter sizes. Two standard pressure/temperature relationship charts are furnished with the instrument for the determination of volumes of CO² gas in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The instrument is equipped with a dual scale pressure gauge (0-60 psi and & 0-4.2 kg/cm2) and an adjustable 2″ dual scale dial thermometer (25.125ºF & -5/55ºC). This piercing device is also equipped with a 100cc burette that measures up to 25cc’s of the product’s air content. The parts list and line drawing should be used for assembly and as a reference for ordering replacement parts. Headspace “air” is defined as atmospheric air picked up during the brewing process. These instruments do not measure dissolved oxygen. Two sizes are available. One that can test vessels up to 1L in size, and the other that can test vessels up to 3L in size.  

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The Zahm Model D.T. Piercing Device is used to test carbonated beverages for volumes of CO² gas in glass/PET bottles and cans. This instrument uses a dual scale pressure gauge (0-60 psi & 0-4.2kg/cm2) and an adjustable 2″ dial thermometer (25/125ºF & -5/55ºC). It is available in one and three liter sizes. The Series 6000 Piercing Device will provide rapid and accurate determination of gas volumes in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages when used with the two pressure/temperature charts furnished with the instrument. Two sizes are available. One that can test vessels up to 1L in size, and the other that can test vessels up to 3L in size.  

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The Zahm SS-60 Volume Meter was developed to determine average CO² levels of gas in tank stored beverages. Its improved design over the older Zahm-Hartung Volume Meter (Series 2000) greatly improves accuracy and time required to run a test. A precise piston release mechanism eliminates bleeding off of the sample and the potential for human error. Samples undergo repeatable, precise volumetric expansion test after test for more accurate measurements. The lightweight design reduces operator fatigue while the stainless steel construction increases strength and resists corrosion. The thermometer may also be replaced in the field without the need to return it to the factory for replacement. The parts list and line drawing should be used when ordering replacement parts or operating the instrument.  

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This instrument is recommended for testing air content where greater speed and accuracy is required. It is automatically adjustable to various size bottles and cans and is available in one and three liter sizes. The parts list and line drawing should be used for assembly and as a reference for ordering replacement parts. Headspace “air” is defined as atmospheric air picked up during the brewing process. These instruments do not measure dissolved oxygen. Two sizes are available. One that can test vessels up to 1L in size, and the other that can test vessels up to 3L in size.  

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Zappa™ hops are tough to nail down with any singular description. Tropical fruit, pine, and citrus first come to mind, but descriptors such as passionfruit, mint, fresh, purple, savory, impulsive, and fruity pebbles have also been used in an attempt to capture the essence of Zappa™. Use for aroma, whirlpool, and dry hopping additions. Highly recommended for fruit-forward styles like hazy or milkshake IPAs, as well as fruited sours, pale ales, and wild or mixed-fermentation beers.   Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 6-8% Beta Acids: 8-9% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.6 - 1.0 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 40-45% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.8 - 2.5%       Zappa™ is a  trademark owned by The Trustees of the Zappa Family Trust Administrative Trust Zappa    

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Small to large format bottle corker works for 375 mL up to 18 L bottles High-quality stainless steel construction throughout with heat-treated steel jaws 4 adjustable pivots to allow the use of corks with different heights and the use of champagne corks as well 6 adapters for different diameter bottle heads included Made in Italy by Ferrari The Zeus "Special 75" floor corker from Ferrari offers an exceptional range of bottle compatibility, accepting sizes ranging anywhere from 375ml to 18L. The adjustability of the Zeus is unmatched. Not only is it compatible with an extremely wide range of bottle sizes, it can be used with both standard and champagne style corks, and includes 6 adapters for different diameter bottle heads. If you're corking regular sized bottles and want the option to cork large format bottles as well, this is the corker for you!   Compatible Sizes: Champagne Bottles: 375 ml to 15 L Bordolesi Bottles: 375 ml to 18 L All Bottles: Height Max 75 cm, Diameter Max 22.5 cm Features: Suitable for any bottle with maximum height 75 cm and maximum ø 22.5 cm Suitable for any cork with maximum height 60 mm and maximum ø 42 mm Head with heat-treated steel jaws 4 adjustable pivots to allow the use of corks with different heights and the use of champagne corks as well The pins slide on spherical bearings A pedal lever grants an easy positioning of the bottle 6 adapters for different bottle heads: external diameter from ø 28 mm to ø 50 mm Can be completely disassembled for easy maintenance Rotating anti-skid feet, suitable for any surface Back wheels for extra mobility Handle grip for easy transport Weight: 97.5 lbs 61" H x 20.5" W x 22.5" D

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An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand Champagne Bottles from 750mL to 1.5L. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro Champagne bottles so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues.   This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 3L still wine bottles and 5L still wine bottles.

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An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand 3L Glass Wine Bottles. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro 3L bottle so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues.   This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 5L still wine bottles and Champagne bottles.        

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An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand 5L Glass Wine Bottles. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro 3L bottle so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues.   This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 3L still wine bottles and Champagne bottles.

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