Equipment & Basic Ingredient Kits
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Acid Blend
A 1/3 mix each of citric, tartaric and malic acids. Primarily used in fruit wines to adjust acid levels. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 3 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.
$2.49 - $31.29
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Winemaking Equipment Kit for VineCo Concentrate Kits
Start making great wine at home with a small investment in some quality equipment. This inexpensive starter package includes all the equipment you will need to begin making wine with VineCo's extensive line of concentrate kits. These kits are designed to make 23 liters of wine, or about 6 gallons. Primary fermentation will take place in the included 7.9 gallon bucket. After the primary fermentation is complete you will transfer the wine into the included 6 gallon carboy leaving behind the sediment from fermentation. We have included all the necessary cleaning and testing equipment. Also included are corks and a corker for bottling and corking your own wine. You will need to purchase a wine concentrate kit. You will also need to save or buy approximately (30) 750ml wine bottles (2.5 cases). Included In Kit: 7.9 gallon food grade bucket and lid with airlock hole 6 gallon plastic carboy for aging Airlock and stopper 7/16" Siphon assembly Bottle brush Sample taker/thief Triple scale hydrometer Bottle filler with removable spring Bottle corker 100 Corks - 1 3/4 in. One Step Cleanser
$109.99
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Wyeast | 4766 Cider | Cider Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
4766 is a crisp and dry fermenting yeast with a big, fruity finish Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears, and other fruit Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation I was a doubter at first, but after using the Wyeast Cider strain, I am now a convert. I used to ferment my ciders with English Ale (sweet) or Champagne (dry) yeast, but no longer! I have found a delicious Cider yeast that highlights the flavor of the apples and does not ferment too dry. After we started stocking this strain, it became impossible to keep it in stock during the harvest season! This yeast creates a nice balance for any type of apple, pear, or other fruit. It gives a crisp and dry ferment and allows the fruit character to dominate the flavor profile. Attenuation: NA Flocculation: Low Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Apple Wine Common Cider Common Perry Cyser (Apple Melomel) English Cider French Cider Fruit Cider New England Cider Traditional Perry Other Sppecialty Cider or Perry For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
$13.99
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Wyeast | 4184 Sweet Mead | Mead, Cider, Saké Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
4184 has a rich, fruity profile complements fruit mead fermentations Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation Leaves 2-3% residual sugar in most meads. Rich, fruity profile complements fruit mead fermentations. Use of Wyeast Wine Nutrient Blend is recommended. Attenuation: NA Flocculation: Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 11% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Braggot Common Cider Cyser (Apple Melomel) Metheglin Open Category Mead Other Fruit Melomel Semi-Sweet Mead Sweet Mead Dai Ginjo Plum Wine For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
$13.99
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Wyeast | 4632 Dry Mead | Mead Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
4632 is the best choice for dry mead and has been used in many award winning meads Low foaming with little or no sulfur production Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation Best choice for dry mead. Used in many award winning meads. Low foaming with little or no sulfur production. Use additional nutrients for mead making. Attenuation: NA Flocculation: Low Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 18% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 55-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Braggot Dry Mead Metheglin Open Category Mead Other Fruit Melomel Pyment (Grape Melomel) For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
$13.99
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Orange Blossom Mead
One word! Delicious! Orange Blossom aroma comes through in this dry, white wine style mead. Features 12lb of Orange Blossom honey and all the nutrient and additive packs needed to make a premium mead. Perfect to drink dry or as a sparkling mead, but you can also make this into a Sweet Mead by adding an additional 3-6 pounds of Orange Blossom honey. You would dilute this extra honey with water and add after the first fermentation is complete. Dry Yeast Recommendation: DV10: Strong and clean, stays true to original honey's flavours and aromas. QA23: Aromatic / Floral, great bouquet (a bit more lean and focused than R2) W15: Great aromatic profile (true to the honey source) and heavy mouthfeel. Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$89.99
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Sack Sweet Mead
We use the term "sack" as a way of describing the high strength of alcohol in mead. This mead kit features 18 pounds of honey. Estimated alcohol 18-20%. The yeast will die off leaving behind residual sugar. The honey flavor will dominate this style of mead highlighting the honey's natural flavor and aroma's. Absolutely the perfect kit to make a fantastic, unique after dinner dessert beverage to share with your friends. Dry Yeast Recommendation: DV10: Strong and clean, stays true to original honey's flavours and aromas. QA23: Aromatic / Floral, great bouquet (a bit more lean and focused than R2) W15: Great aromatic profile (true to the honey source) and heavy mouthfeel. Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$149.99
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Hydromel Mead
This recipe kit makes a light, refreshing mead. Hydromel literally means "Honey Water" in Greek. The term "hydromel" is a way of describing the low strength of alcohol in this mead kit. This kit is a very basic introduction to mead. Estimated alcohol is 5-7%. A perfect choice to carbonate in the bottle or kegs. Dry Yeast Recommendation: DV10: Strong and clean, stays true to original honey's flavours and aromas. QA23: Aromatic / Floral, great bouquet (a bit more lean and focused than R2) W15: Great aromatic profile (true to the honey source) and heavy mouthfeel. Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$49.99
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Blackberry Melomel Mead
Melomel is a mead fermented or flavored with fruit. This Melomel kit features 15 lbs of our Wildflower Honey and 6 lbs of Blackberry puree. Blackberry puree adds a red color and slight bit of tannin to your mead resulting in a delicious dessert-wine like apertif. If you're feeling adventurous try adding an extra can of Raspberry Puree for an over the top Berry Melomel Mead experience! Dry Yeast Recommendation: 71B-1122: Softens high acidity (metabolizes up to 30% malic acid), strong ester / fruit profile MT: Fresh berry and elegant red fruit qualities RC-212: Big, full-bodied red fruit characters enhanced cherry like flavors Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$169.99
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Apricot Peach Melomel Mead
Melomel is a mead fermented or flavored with fruit. This Melomel features 15 lbs of honey, 3 lbs of Apricot puree and 3 lbs of Peach Puree to produce a golden hued fruit infused concoction that will have your friends inviting you back for more. While developing this kit we used our BA-11 dry yeast strain as it is known in white wine making to bring out Apricot and Peach aroma's. Other yeasts that would work well with this kit can be found below. Dry Yeast Recommendation: BA11: Apricot and peach esters with good mouthfeel DV10: Strong and clean, stays true to original honey's flavours and aromas. 71B-1122: Softens high acidity (metabolizes up to 30% malic acid), strong ester / fruit profile Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$169.99
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Raspberry Melomel Mead
An amazing Raspberry Melomel (mead with fruit) complete with a whopping 15lbs of Wildflower honey and 6lbs of delicious Raspberry pureee. Your amazing elixir will feature a slightly sweet honey flavor with a golden red color and very evident all natural raspberry flavor and aroma. The honey we choose for our meads is top of the line USA wildflower honey from a long time apiary supplier in California. We are very picky about our honey and we guarantee you can taste the quality. This is a very special beverage that you can lay down and enjoy over multiple years. Perfect at the holidays, around a camp fire, or as a night cap. In addition to honey and fruit puree our meads kits include three types of yeast nutrient (which are absolutely essential) along with potassium carbonate to raise pH, pectic enzyme to break down the raspberry puree, and campden tablets. Dry Yeast Recommendation: 71B-1122: Softens high acidity (metabolizes up to 30% malic acid), strong ester/fruit profile MT: Fresh berry and elegant red fruit qualities RC-212: Big, full-bodied red fruit characters enhanced cherry like flavors Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$169.99
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Dry Mead
Dry mead is similar to a dry white wine. This kit will make a delicious dry mead that you can age out for years to come. You can also choose to carbonate it and serve at a wedding for a sparkling mead toast! As a slight aside, the term Honeymoon is said to refer to drinking Mead for 1 month after the wedding to help ensure the birth of a boy. While the kit is great still or carbonated, the adventurous home fermenter could use this kit as a base on which to experiment. Consider fermenting it out and then splitting it off into smaller 1 gallon containers where you can make a sweet mead by adding more honey to one, vanilla bean to another, fruit to another, etc. When making a Dry Mead we recommend that you have a small amount of Tartaric Acid on hand at the end of fermentation. As with a wine, a final small bump in acidity can bring out the honey flavor and aroma and add a bit of refreshment. We suggest adding 1/4 tsp at a time to your taste. Features 12 lb of Wildflower honey and all the nutrient packs needed to make premium mead. Tartaric acid, if you wish to try your hand at adjusting acidity is sold separately. Dry Yeast Recommendation: DV10: Strong and clean, stays true to original honey's flavours and aromas. QA23: Aromatic / Floral, great bouquet (a bit more lean and focused than R2) W15: Great aromatic profile (true to the honey source) and heavy mouthfeel. Includes our simple, step-by-step two page instructions, which will teach you the basics of making mead. This kit does not include yeast. Please see our recommendations above.
$99.99
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Mead Equipment Kit to Make 5 Gallons
If you're not currently a homebrewer this kit includes all the necessary equipment to make 5 gallons of mead at home.This kit assumes you already have a 5 gallon kettle or larger.You might also need a 5 gallon plastic carboy if you're going to make a fruit mead. This carboy will be used for racking from your primary fermenter to a secondary for clarification and settling of yeast. Make sure secondary carboy is filled 1-2" from the airlock for minimal oxygen exposure. You can use our glass marbles or top up with distilled water to fill head space.
$79.99
