Specialized Consumables
On the basis of Volume, more Consumables are used during Fermentation than in any other step in the Alcohol Production Process. Specialized Consumables refer to those Consumables (other than Gin Botanicals) used in Distillation and Spirit Enhancement.
What Consumables are used during Distillation?
These Consumables are more limited to those which will make the still run better, or applications done to Intermediate Steps like Low Wines to reduce Sulfur (as an example). This category will include products like Anti-Foaming Agent, Hydrogen Peroxide, etc.
What Consumables are used during Spirit Enhancement?
Spirit Enhancement - Here we have Consumables that either add to or change the Characteristics of the Spirit we have distilled. This can include Wood, Barrels, Foam Stabilizer, Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Activated Carbon, etc.
Potassium Carbonate
Product Description: Potassium Carbonate is used by distillers to buffer the mash against pH changes and to prevent it from going too low. The ideal pH for mashes being prepared for distilling is between 3,5 and 4.5. Dosage: To reduce...
R 49.00
Sodium metabisulfite
Product Description: Sodium metabisulphite or potassium metabisulfite is used as a sterilizing agent in wines to kill off all bacteria and yeast present in wines. Campden tablets are compressed sodium Metdabisulphite and each tablet contains 0.4g of sodium/potassium metabisulphite. We...
R 60.00
Activated carbon (1 kg)
1 kg A- Grade coconut activated carbon - To use with a filter housing or a piece of stainless steel or other tubing. Advantages: Wide range of contamination removal capabilities due to bimodal pore structure Low Ash High surface area...
R 119.00
Silicon Sealing tape
A most amazing self-fusing silicon tape to seal pot stills, copper piping and tubing, Stretch the tape, 3 Meters wrap it around the hood and pot of a copper pot still, let it overlap a bit and stick it to...
R 99.50
French Oak Chips: Medium roast
Description: Superior medium roasted French Oak Chips for wine, spirits and sauces. Infuse Oak chips in wine or distilled spirits for flavour and colour. Medium toasted French oak chips are by far the most preferred grade of toasting amongst home...
R 30.00
Kieselsol finings
Product Description: Kieselsol is used to clear haze in wine or beer caused by proteins or solids in the wine/beer. Please note Kieselsol should be used in conjunction with Chitosan for superior results. Chitosan and Kieselsol attracts both negative and...
R 75.00
Chitosan finings
Product Description: Kieselsol is used to clear haze in wine or beer caused by proteins or solids in the wine/beer. Please note Kieselsol should be used in conjunction with Chitosan for superior results. Chitosan and Kieselsol attracts both negative and positive particles in wine...
R 75.00
Bentonite Clarit
One packet of Bentonite is suitable to clear about 130L fruit wine/ mash. Bentonite is perhaps the most common fining agent used in the wine industry to clear wine. It is a 100% natural product made from volcanic ash (mined...
R 46.00
Anti-foaming agent
Product Description: Reduce foam formation during fermentation and distillation. Ideal for potato, fruit and grain mashes Dosage: 50 to 500ml per 100L mash (depending on foaming properties or raw material) Instructions: Premix Anti-foaming agent with equal amount of water...
R 44.00
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a naturally occurring potassium salt that is used extensively in food preservation. When potassium sorbate is dissolved in acidic water (pH below 4.2, ideally in the pH 3.X range), it ionizes to form sorbic acid, which is...
R 18.00
Citric acid (100g)
Citric acid is naturally derived from citrus fruits and allows for quick acid adjustments in fermentations. It is also the preferred acid to use for copper cleaning. How to use: To adjust fermentation pH - add 0,2 - 0,5 grams...
R 55.00
Spirit caramel: 100ml
This can be used to enhance that barrel aged colour in you home distilled products including Brandy, Whiskey and Rum. This is not a flavoring agent. Instructions: Dissolve a small amount of spirit caramel in boiling water (roughly a 1:10...
R 85.00
Virgin French oak (shavings) 500ml
Description: Non toasted American oak shavings. Instructions: Infuse a roughly 30ml per 750ml bottle of spirits until it develops your preferred level of "woodiness". Then strain the shavings and bottle your spirits. Factors influencing the time of oaking required: There...
R 55.00
Acid mix for fruit wine (100g)
Acid mix for fruit wine containing Malic, Citric and Tartaric acid. Acids give wines their characteristic crisp, slightly tart taste. Alcohol, sugars, minerals, and other components moderate the sourness of acids and give wines balance. Acids naturally occur in fruits....
R 90.00
Yeast activator (100g)
Yeast activator contains important micro-nutrients necessary for healthy yeast growth. Enhances yeast cell wall thickness to withstand shock against high sugar and acid conditions during inoculation. Yeast activator allows for healthier yeast and therefore a faster start to the fermentation. ...
R 145.00
Tannin mix (100g)
A Tannin mix especially selected for friuit wine. This 100g packet is enough to treat, on average, about 70 -100 litres of fruit wine. Tannin provides for excellent fruit wine aging and counter any blandness in wine by providing a...
R 48.00
Citric acid (500g)
Citric acid is naturally derived from citrus fruits and allows for quick acid adjustments in fermentations. It is also the preferred acid to use for copper cleaning. How to use: To adjust fermentation pH - add 0,2 - 0,5 grams...
R 80.00
PH Calibration powder (set of 2)
Please follow the guidelines in your PH meter user manual when calibrating the instrument. -If you use the PH meter daily we recommend a calibrating the instrument monthly. -If the PH meter is not used actively (once a week) we...
R 35.00
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Home distillers record book
The new Customs and Excise Rules (Act 91 of 1964) (Including amendments published up to 8 February 2019) require the following from Article 116 Manufacturers: 116.02 A manufacturer of excisable goods solely for own use, who is registered as contemplated...
R 550.00
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DIY Wine making kit - Consumable replacement pack (for 20L)
This pack is a replacement pack for the "DIY home fruit wine making kit." ingredients. It contains enough ingredients to make at least 20Liters of fruit wine for bottling and drinking purposes. That works out less than R4.00 per 750ml...
R 155.00
Invert sugar
Product Description: Invert Sugar is a mixture of glucose and fructose and is obtained by splitting sucrose into these two components. Compared with sucrose, inverted sugar is sweeter and its products tend to remain in a liquid form, and is...
R 20.00
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French Oak Squares (200g)
Description: Superior medium roasted French Oak staves cut. Infuse Oak in wine or distilled spirits for flavour and colour. Medium toasted French oak are by far the most preferred grade of toasting amongst home distillers. Oaking instructions: Two ways of...
R 95.00
RO Water Fermentation Minerals
The necessary minerals for fermentation with filtered reverse osmosis (RO) water. Add one packet per 1000 litres, or 36.4 g per 100 litres. Yeast nutrients should still be added as normally recommended. These minerals are not necessary for untreated borehole...
R 14.00