Calcium carbonate is used to reduce the acidity of wine. It does not require cold-stabilization to force complete precipitation, as does potassium carbonate. However, calcium carbonate is more likely to affect the flavor than potassium carbonate, and may take a few months to fully precipitate. One-quarter ounce (about 4 teaspoons) of calcium carbonate reduces acidity in one gallon by about 0.25%. Foaming may occur because of the production of CO2. Do not use more than one ounce per gallon. Wait 24 hours and rack wine. Calcium carbonate is also used in beer to increase the temporary hardness of water. Traditionally used in English stouts, pale ales and bitters.
Usage: Usage varies with acid level
Common name: Chalk
Champagne style bottle made from thicker glass designed to hold highly carbonated sparkling wines
Offers multiple closure options—can be corked or capped with a 26 mm crown cap
Antique green glass color is often preferred for light protection during long term storage
Corkable, cappable, awesome. These are 750 ml punted Champagne bottles in Champagne green (a dark olive green color) that will carry your best sparkling wines. A 26 mm Crown Cap will seal the bottle for ease, or you can use a standard cork or champagne stopper and wire combo. Top these off with our heat shrink sleeves to give your sparkling wine the perfect presentation. Sold in cases of 12.
Case QTY: 12
Pallet QTY: 84 cases
Plastic champagne stoppers for standard champagne bottles. White plastic. Features plastic fins that secure stopper in bottle.
To use plastic champagne stoppers, fill standard champagne bottles, leaving approximately 1 to 1.25 inches of headspace. Insert the stopper and drive down with a mallet or use the Cork n Tie machine (WE305). Attach a wire hood to secure the stopper.
Height: 46.50mm
Head diameter: 30.50mm
Stem height: 30.50mm
Stem Diameter: 20mm
Metal champagne wires for securing champagne stoppers and corks.
To use, first insert plastic or cork champagne stopper. Set a champagne wire on top, grasp the protruging metal loop, and twist to secure.
This is an improved tightener for Champagne Wires. While still economical, this will significantly ease the work needed to tighten up Champagne Wires or Hoods.
On The House winemaking kits are the perfect introduction to creating your very own wine at home. Each kit contains all the ingredients you’ll need with easy-to-follow instructions that will guide you through the whole process from start to finish. Designed with beginners in mind so that anyone can make something they’ll be proud to share with friends and family. Simple and straightforward, On The House offers a full range of red, white, and blush style wines. You’ll be well on your way to sipping your very own house wine in only 4 weeks!
Chardonnay Style is a medium-bodied wine that will take you on an exotic trip with flavors of tropical fruit and vanilla. A dry white wine with moderate oak character and an alcohol level of 11.5% by volume.
Chardonnay Style
Tropical fruit, vanilla
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.5%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Dry and lightly oaked with pear, apple, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 11.7% ABV
Enjoy with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn
Each kit yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
A traditional style dry and lightly oaked Chardonnay with pear, apple, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with grilled fish, chicken or buttered popcorn.
Chardonnay
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 11.7%
Kit Volume: 6.3L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 4 Weeks
Add great fruit flavor and aroma to your beer or kombucha with our natural fruit flavorings. Best if added just prior to bottling. We recommend you start by adding 2 oz per 5 gallon batch and then add more according to your taste. Contains no sugar or haze-causing pectins.
Non-Flavor Ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Water, Glycerin and Citric Acid
The VineCo Niagara Mist lineup offers a crisp, easy-drinking alternative to more traditional winemaking kits. These fruit-forward wine kits are all about capturing the refreshing essence of juicy ripe fruit. Light and crisp and offered in a full assortment of reds, whites, and rosés. Niagara Mist wines are easily enjoyed on their own, but also work well as the base for punches or wine spritzers.
Cherry Sangria is loaded with flavors of juicy red cherries, tart pomegranate, and sweet, subtle floral notes of cherry blossoms. A light-bodied, sweet red wine with an alcohol level of 6% by volume.
Cherry Sangria
Red cherries, pomegranate, floral cherry blossoms
Sweetness: Sweet
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 6%
Kit Volume: 6 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
4.3 °L - Briess Malting - This is an amazing malt from Briess that will add an intense smooth, sweet, smoky character to your beer. The malt is smoked using Cherry wood, and on top of the classic smoke flavors, there will be an absolutely fantastic flavor and aroma of Bacon! Very hard to go wrong making a smoked beer with this malt. 10 - 20% of the grist will give a pronounced smoke character, and using more is only recommended for darker beer styles.
Crafted from Chevallier, the historic barley variety favored in Victorian ales, offering a unique depth of flavor
Provides warm, cracker, and biscuit aroma with a pronounced malt character, ideal for malt-forward ales
Use as up to 100% of your grain bill
2.7 L - Chevallier was the first ever selected landrace for malting and it’s what Crips's founders Fred and George Smith would have malted back in 1870. Chevallier reigned supreme for over 100 years as the dominant barley variety in England from the 1820’s to 1920’s. It was propagated all over the world and was being grown in Australia commercially as recently as 1960. It formed the backbone of many Victorian ales and in its revived form, it's won awards for its depth of flavor.
Crisp Chevallier is characterized by warm, cracker and biscuit aroma with a full flavor. Compared to many other modern barleys its aroma and flavor are quite pronounced. Suitable for any malt-forward ale, or where increased malt character is needed to balance a high hop load.
Malt Specification:
Color °L - 2.7 - 4.0
Moisture % - max. 3.5
Extract fine % dm - min. 80.0
Protein % dm - max. 11.3
Usage Rate - Up to 100%
The world’s superlative winemaking grape, Cabernet Sauvignon is capable of producing the most complex, well-balanced, and lasting red wines you’ll ever come across. As one of the most tannic grapes used in winemaking, Cabernet Sauvignon has long been misunderstood as a wine that required ageing in order for it to develop and soften. But after decades of research, growers have learned to identify when the grapes are ready to be harvested based on the tannic ripeness, rather than sugar content alone. Although these wines are ideal candidates for ageing—and will develop beautifully when laid down—it is well within reach for winemakers to produce excellent, structured Cabernet Sauvignons that are well-enjoyed while they’re still young. Descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, this relatively young grape is believed to have sprouted up from a chance crossing in the 17th century. Regardless, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely planted wine grape in the world. This is the grape that put Chilean winemaking on the map. Cabernet Sauvignon vines were first brought over from France in the 1800s and it didn’t take long for growers to recognize that the terroir was perfect for this and many other Bordeaux region grape varieties. Although it was slow going at first, today Chile’s Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most celebrated regional expressions in the world. Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is known for having softer tannins, fuller body, with some spicier notes on the palate. Our Chile Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with dark berry fruit including blackberry and black raspberry and is accentuated with notes of cedar. This medium to full-bodied red packs a moderate oak character, with an alcohol level of 12.5% by volume. This Cabernet wine kit includes medium toast oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice along with a subtle oakiness typical of many Cabernets. The oak chips also help build body and mouthfeel. The VineCo Original Cabernet Sauvignon is a must for any red wine lover. Add a few bottles to your cellar and revisit over the months and years to see just how much the wine can develop. If you want something to pair well with a char-grilled steak, look no further than this bold, assertive varietal. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile Blackberry, black raspberry and cedar Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium-Full ABV: 12.5% Kit Volume: 8 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 4 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, black cherry and toasty notes
Medium-full bodied with a dry finish, 12.5% ABV
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
Looking for a delicious and versatile wine for any occasion? Winexpert Classic™ is the perfect wine to have on hand for life’s big events and everyday moments. Experience the satisfaction of crafting high quality and versatile wines from the world’s best known countries – from the ripe fullness of a lively Shiraz to a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio, delicious wine is yours for the making.
From this box to your bottle in just 4 weeks.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Blackcurrant, black cherry and toasty notes.
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 12.5%
Although it is listed as one of the original six red grapes of Bordeaux, Carménère is all but impossible to find in France today. After a phylloxera plague in the mid-19th century, the vines were nearly all destroyed in Europe and presumed extinct. But the grape lived on, unbeknownst to anyone, in the grape growing regions of Chile where some speculate it was mistaken for Merlot and thus unwittingly preserved over the last 150 years. Indeed the two grapes share a common ancestor and are strikingly similar in appearance. Commonly used as a blending grape, but as a varietal wine Carménère is known for its deep red color, gentle tannins, and fruit-forward character with earthy notes. Growing Carménère is all but unheard of in Bordeaux today, but the grape has thrived in the vineyards of Chile where it has become the country’s leading red grape. The resulting wine is a full-bodied, dry red with aromas and flavors of red fruit and berries, plum, and floral notes. Our Chile Carménère follows the classic description, characterized by flavors of raspberry, red cherry, and plum. Medium-bodied and dry with a moderate oak presence. This red wine weighs in at the higher end of the spectrum with an alcohol level of 13.5% by volume. This Carmenere wine kit includes medium toast French oak chips. Medium toast French oak is subtle and provides refined flavors of custard, chocolate, and spice. French oak in general is often used by winemakers when they want to increase the mouthfeel and complexity of a wine without stepping on or suppressing the fruit. The VineCo Estate Carménère is the perfect wine for those that enjoy the spice of life. Or maybe more specifically, those that enjoy spice in their meals. Carménère pairs wonderfully with dishes that have a kick. Lamb curry, spicy pork sausage, Chile con Carne—these mouth watering foods are great options to enjoy with a glass of this delicious red wine. Carménère shouldn’t only be poured alongside hot dishes, but if you’re looking for something to pair with a meal that raises your heart rate, you’ve found it here. Carménère, Chile Raspberry, red cherry, and plum Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium ABV: 13.5% Kit Volume: 10 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, hints of spice, and leather, enhanced with robust tannins
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.4% ABV
Enjoy with cabbage rolls, pork or beef tacos, meatballs or Pepper Jack cheese
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
This opulent and rich Carménère boasts luscious flavors of red cherries and berries, hints of spice, and leather, enhanced with robust tannins.
Includes 250 g of Genuwine Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with cabbage rolls, pork or beef tacos, meatballs or Pepper Jack cheese.
Carménère, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.4%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Bursting with hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate, delicate hints of pear on the finish
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.2% ABV
Great with rich pastas or risotto with lobster or mussels
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Bursting with hints of pineapple, melon and peach on the palate, delicate hints of pear on the finish. A perfectly balanced wine with fresh and lively acidity.
Our white wines include select yeast strains that enhance varietal characteristics during fermentation to bring out the best flavors and aromas. Lalvin QA23 wine yeast is used in this wine.
Food Pairings
Great with rich pastas or risotto with lobster or mussels.
Chardonnay, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.2%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Malbec traces its origins, like so many others, to the Bordeaux region of France, where it descended from two enigmatic French grapes—Magdeleine Noire des Charentes and Prunelard. It is one of the five red grapes that can be blended to produce red Bordeaux, but in modern times it’s percentage in the blend has significantly decreased and sometimes commonly omitted entirely. This is due to the vine’s sensitivity to frost, which is not ideal in Bordeaux’s maritime climate. In its native region, Malbec plantings have been steadily declining for some time now. Varietal Malbec is celebrated for its soft mouthfeel, rich plum and earthy flavors, and alluring inky, dark color.
Seeing the success of Malbec in neighboring Argentina long ago inspired the winemakers in Chile to plant their own vines. Cuttings were brought over from France in the early 1900s and first planted in Chile’s central valley. Initially, the Malbec produced in Chile was considered to be poor quality, as bulk production was the focus rather than a refined process technique. Over the last several decades, however, Chilean Malbec has come into its own, and is now considered an exquisite alternative to the more dominant Argentine varietal. Rather than the concentrated, fleshy character seen from Argentina, Chilean Malbec tends to be lighter and fresher, with higher acidity and floral expression.
Our Chile Malbec is characterized by dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry supported by a moderate oak presence. A dry red wine sporting a medium-full body and conspicuous alcohol level of 13% by volume. The Malbec wine kit includes medium toast American oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice.
The VineCo Estate Malbec should be the first thing you grab when the flames on the grill go out. This full-bodied wine is the perfect companion for lean red meat, pork, or dark meat poultry. When you cut into that juicy filet, what better reward for a medium-rare job done well than a not-so-medium pour of Malbec? When you bring the glass up for a sip, the deep inky appearance may fool you into thinking your sunglasses are still on. Sitting back to admire the dark abyss held within your stemware may reveal your future. Hint: it’s probably another glass (or another bottle) of heavenly Malbec.
Malbec, Chile
Blackberry, black cherry, and oak
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
Warm spice notes and aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes Genuwine Dried Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Warm spice notes and aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant. Chile is well known for these chewy, deep, rustic red wines with intense cherry flavors and blended oak undertones.
Includes 125g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Genuwine grape skins are crushed, whole grape skins, gently dried in a proprietary process that preserves their original color and fresh vineyard flavor. Fermentation on Genuwine dried grape skins enhances the color, flavor profile and bouquet of wine. Genuwine grape skins are easy to work with and consistently provide excellent results.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with chicken drumsticks and Asian BBQ sauce or Mexican fajitas.
Malbec, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.8% ABV
Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
2008, 2010 & 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner
Aromas of crushed blackberries and vanilla follow through to a densely packed palate boasting chocolate and abundant oak tones. This wine showcases the Malbec grape at its best.
2008, 2010 and 2011 WineMaker International Award Winner.
Food Pairings
Serve with duck confit or country-style ribs and BBQ sauce.
Malbec, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Bouquet of dark fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla, and spices. Strong plum and berry flavors balanced by moderate tannins on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.7% ABV
Perfect with pasta and spicy sausage or BBQ chicken
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2022
A brilliant bouquet of dark fruits with subtle hints of oak, vanilla, and spices. Strong plum and berry flavors balanced by moderate tannins on the palate.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Perfect with pasta and spicy sausage or BBQ chicken.
Malbec, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.7%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
Chilean Malbec with notes of blackberry, black plum and spice
Medium-full bodied with a dry finish, 13% ABV
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
Looking for a delicious and versatile wine for any occasion? Winexpert Classic™ is the perfect wine to have on hand for life’s big events and everyday moments. Experience the satisfaction of crafting high quality and versatile wines from the world’s best known countries – from the ripe fullness of a lively Shiraz to a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio, delicious wine is yours for the making.
From this box to your bottle in just 4 weeks.
Malbec, Chile
Blackberry, black plum and spice.
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
The VineCo Original Matador Red embodies the traditional Chilean red blend with juices of Merlot and Carmenere. With a medium-full body and heavy oak presence, this wine is replete with flavors of ripe berries and jammy spicy notes. A dry red blend with an alcohol level of 13% by volume. The Matador is one of the only VineCo kits to feature heavy toast oak chips. The unique heavy toast is not timid! Heavy toast oak is known to impart bold flavors of caramel, smoke and spice.
Matador Red, Chile
Ripe berries, jammy spice
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Heavy
Body: Medium-Full
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 8 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks
PLEASE NOTE: The supplier of this product has temporarily halted shipments to addresses within the state of California. If you are a CA resident, please note your order will not be fulfilled and will ultimately be canceled. We hope to have this issue resolved with the supplier as soon as possible.
Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle, with bracing acidity, perfect for pairing with a creamy Gorgonzola. These are easy-drinking and approachable wines with regional style declaration at an entry-level point to the Cru International brand.
Each 160L drum produces 460L of finished product (613 x 750ml bottles). May also be used for back sweetening.
Products are shelf stable and pre-balanced for pH and Acid. Produces superior finished wine in approximately six weeks. Aseptically packaged for quality assurance. Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) provided. Available year-round. Consistent product rich in color with exceptional flavor and body.
Category: Red
Size: 160L
Yield: 460L
Ready Time: 6 Weeks
Oak: Unoaked
Body: Medium
Sweetness: Dry
Merlot is extraordinary in its flexibility, able to be paired with many different grapes to create magnificent blends, but easily stands on its own in varietal wines. Sometimes mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon in blind tastings, the two grapes are both descendents of Cabernet Franc and can display similar flavors and textures, although Merlot is known for being softer and less tannic. Aromas and flavors include blackberry, cassis, baked cherries, dark chocolate and mocha, among others. Merlot ranks as the second most-widely grown grape in the world, but reigns supreme in the Médoc district of Bordeaux. Merlot was one of several red grape vines originally brought from France to Chile in the 19th century and quickly adapted to the country’s perfect terroir for growing Bordeaux varieties. Similar to California, Merlot produced in Chile is known as “Warm-Climate Merlot” and shares a similar flavor profile. These grapes tend to be heavier on the fruit notes with a strong tannic character. Our Chile Merlot is a medium-bodied red with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and vanilla. A dry red wine with medium oak character and an alcohol content of 13%. The Merlot wine kit includes medium toast American oak chips. Medium toast oak is the most popular toast level used in red wines as it imparts a complex balance of vanillin and spice. American oak is famous for providing classic oak aromas. The VineCo Original Merlot is not to be sequestered to the dinner table. This is a wine you want to pack up and take with you on a picnic. Enjoy with the sun overhead, a light breeze at your back, and a charcuterie board within arm’s reach. At supper time, you may find Merlot to be the perfect compliment to grilled beef burgers or a freshly chopped Caesar salad. Merlot, Chile Blackberry, cherry and vanilla Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Medium ABV: 13% Kit Volume: 8 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 4 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle with bracing acidity
Medium-bodied and dry, 12.3% ABV
An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Chilean Merlot tends to be full-bodied yet gentle, with bracing acidity, perfect for pairing with a creamy Gorgonzola.
This is a no-skin red tier of Cru International. These are easy-drinking and approachable wines with regional style declaration at an entry-level point to the Cru International brand.
Food Pairings
An easy sipping wine to be enjoyed on its own or with mustard glazed pork chops or chicken-pesto pasta.
Merlot, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 12.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Expressive flavors of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.3% ABV
Serve with grilled beef and sesame dressing or caesar salad and meatballs
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 8 weeks
Includes Genuwine Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
A classic wine with a rich aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherries, toasted oak, and herbs. Expressive flavors of dark ripe plums, berries, and silky tannins on the palate.
Includes 2 liters of Genuwine Crushed Grape Skins. Fermenting your wine on GenuWine Grape Skins will add deep hues, enhanced bouquet, and a lingering finish to our select red wines.
Food Pairings
Serve with grilled beef and sesame dressing or caesar salad and meatballs.
Merlot, Chile
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.3%
Kit Volume: 14L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 8 Weeks
If wines were personified by movie characters, Pinot Noir would be your Mrs. Robinson—mature and seductive. No wine evokes more sultry descriptions as Pinot Noir, often characterized as having a supple, silky texture and arousing earthy aroma. Sensual summarizations aside, Pinot Noir is considered one of the “founder varieties”. Its exact origins are unknown, but modern genetic study has revealed Pinot to be the parent of countless grape varieties including Chardonnay and Corvina, as well as hundreds of mutations of itself, including Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Flavors and aromas are overwhelmingly fruit-forward—raspberry, plum, rhubarb, pomegranate, and strawberry—with subtle notes of earth and damp leaves. Burgundy, France enjoys the highest acclaim for its Pinot Noir, but this grape is no less renowned in Oregon and California in the U.S. and New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.
Of all the wines produced in Chile, Pinot Noir is perhaps the most celebrated within and without the country. The temperate climate and rich soil produce grapes that are more acidic and remarkably fresh, in turn making wine known for fruity notes, high acidity, and delicate tannins.
Our Chile Pinot Noir is dominated by red fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry and underpinned by a slight vegetal character. A dry red wine with a medium body matched by a medium oak character with an alcohol content of 13% by volume. The Estate Pinot includes a single dose of blended origin, medium toast oak chips. Pinots are known for being complex with subtle oak. This blend adds mouthfeel and very subdued hints of spice.
The VineCo Estate Pinot Noir demands that it be sipped and savored. Do not drink it down like you might a common table wine. Approach with a subtle assuredness like you might if an attractive stranger caught your eye from across the room. Enjoy the deep, captivating flavors as if you’re getting to know this wine for the first time. For a dance at the dinner table, pair off with something that has a touch of spice like Kerala duck curry or Char siu pork.
Pinot Noir, Chile
Strawberry, raspberry with vegetal character
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13%
Kit Volume: 10 L
Approximate Yield: 23 L
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
Bottle Labels sold separately
From the French word sauvage, meaning “wild”, we get the name of this green-skinned grape. Aptly named, as vines of Sauvignon Blanc would grow ferociously if they were never inhibited by the business end of a pair of pruning shears. The flavors of the wine are just as unruly, ranging from acutely grassy to joyfully tropical. Grapes grown in cooler climates tend to produce more acidic wines with flavors of grass and green bell peppers with limited tropical or floral notes. Warmer climates can intensify the tropical fruit character as long as the grower is careful to not let the grapes over ripen on the vine. Sauvignon Blanc experiences little to no enhancement from ageing in the bottle and is almost always consumed young. Although known for its wide range of flavors, Sauvignon Blanc is widely known for having green flavors that are enjoyed by some and a complete turn off for others. Chile Sauvignon Blanc, however, has far less of these flavors and is more dominated by a citrusy character. More akin to the New Zealand style but slightly more understated, Sauv Blanc from Chile is distinguished by flavors of stone fruit, passion fruit, and lime. Our Chile Sauvignon Blanc is wonderfully herbaceous with overtones of stone fruit and tropical fruit. A dry sauv blanc with a light-medium body, absent of oak character, and an alcohol content of 12.5% by volume. The VineCo Original Sauvignon Blanc has one rule: consume young. With no benefits to aging, you should start enjoying this wine as soon as it’s ready. How you enjoy this wine is entirely up to you—it pairs so well with such a wide range of flavors that you can enjoy it with every course of the meal from appetizers to dessert. This versatility may explain why Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular options among the very short list of wines that pair well with sushi. Sauvignon Blanc, Chile Herbaceous, stone fruit, and tropical fruit Sweetness: Dry Oak: None Body: Light-Medium ABV: 12.5% Kit Volume: 8 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 4 weeks Bottle Labels sold separately
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc with herbaceous, peach and pineapple notes
Light bodied with a dry finish, 12.5% ABV
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 4 weeks
Looking for a delicious and versatile wine for any occasion? Winexpert Classic™ is the perfect wine to have on hand for life’s big events and everyday moments. Experience the satisfaction of crafting high quality and versatile wines from the world’s best known countries – from the ripe fullness of a lively Shiraz to a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio, delicious wine is yours for the making.
From this box to your bottle in just 4 weeks.
Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Herbaceous, peach and pineapple notes
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: None
Body: Light
ABV: 12.5%
The Ss Brite Tank is already an amazing piece of homebrewing equipment, and paired with a BrewMaster Upgrade Kit, you're one step closer to the ultimate home serving setup. This upgrade kit includes a TC Cap with stainless steel coil for cooling, and a thick Neoprene Jacket to keep the unit insulated! Combine with a Glycol Chiller for a stand alone home serving setup! Only works with 10 Gallon Brite Tank Features: 5 mm thick Neoprene Zippered Jacket Immersion Chiller coil mounted to 6" TC Cap Chiller Coil has 3/8" Hose barbs (matches up with FTSs system tubing!) Includes Hose Clamps. Pair with a Glycol / cooled liquid source, or click here for optional FTSs Temp Control Kit
The Chilling Coil kit can be used to update the 14 gal Brew Buckets for temperature control. Then you can add an FTSs Touch kit for use with the Ss Glycol Chiller.
Features:
Thick 5 mm zippered neoprene jacket
Immersion chiller coil mounted to 6" TC cap
Cap | 3” TC with ½” Blow-Off
3/8" hose barbs on the chiller coil
Included hose clamps (for chiller coil), TC Clamps, TC Gaskets
Kit not compatible with Brite Tanks, Chronical Series, or Unitanks.
Specs:
Assembled Dimensions: 30"H x 16.5"W x 16.5"D (on Bucket)
Assembled Weight: 30lbs / 13.5kgs (on Bucket)
The Chilling Coil kit can be used to update the 3.5 gal Brew Bucket Minis for temperature control. Then you can add an FTSs Touch kit for use with the Ss Glycol Chiller.
Features:
304 Stainless steel Immersion chiller coil
Thick 5 mm zippered neoprene jacket
FTSs designed lid included
Weldless 200mm thermowell
Included hose clamps (for chiller coil), 17mm stopper (for airlock)
Specs:
Assembled Dimensions: 17.5"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D (on Bucket)
Assembled Weight: 10lbs / 4.5kgs (on Bucket)
The Chilling Coil kit can be used to update the 7 gal Brew Buckets for temperature control. Then you can add an FTSs Touch kit for use with the Ss Glycol Chiller.
Features:
Thick 5 mm zippered neoprene jacket
Immersion chiller coil mounted to 6" TC cap
Cap | 3” TC with ½” Blow-Off and 300mm Thermowell
3/8" hose barbs on the chiller coil
17mm Plug for Brew Bucket Brewmaster Edition
Included hose clamps (for chiller coil), TC Clamps, TC Gaskets
Kit not compatible with Brite Tanks, Chronical Series, or Unitanks.
Specs:
Assembled Dimensions: 27.5"H x 13"W x 13"D (on Bucket)
Assembled Weight: 22lbs / 10kgs (on Bucket)
Ambient Flowability: Effortlessly flows at room temperature for easy, hassle-free additions without pre-heating.
Increased Wort Yield: Boosts yield by up to 5% by significantly reducing trub and solid matter in the whirlpool.
Amplified Aromatics: Highly soluble extract designed to deliver concentrated, variety-specific hop character.
Logistical Efficiency: Streamlines operations by reducing shipping costs and requiring less cold storage space.
Formerly YCH 702, DynaBoost is an oil-enriched extract that flows effortlessly at ambient temperatures.
DynaBoost was crafted as a hassle-free whirlpool addition that amplifies aromatics through a concentration of wort-soluble compounds. Thanks to that solubility, you get less solid matter impacting your waste stream and more wort heading to your fermenter, with some brewers reporting up to a 5% increase in wort yield.
Chief Advantages:
Easy to use
Flowable at room temperature
Increase hot side yield
Reduction of solid matter in the whirlpool and waste stream
Shipping and storage space reduction
How to Brew with DynaBoost?
DynaBoost serves as a versatile companion in the brewhouse, adding a rich and dynamic hop character to your beer. This exceptionally flowable oil extract delivers varietal hop characteristics to your brew through a high concentration of beer-soluble compounds. Thanks to its solubility, brewers may see an increase in wort yield due to a reduction in trub.
Kettle: DynaBoost carries variety-specific alpha acid content and can be used both as an early bittering addition, or a late aroma addition in the kettle.
Post-Boil / Whirlpool: DynaBoost was specifically designed to boost aromatics as a whirlpool addition. The wort soluble oil extract will deliver variety-specific aroma attributes and minimize trub, potentially increasing your whirlpool yield.
Fermentation: DynaBoost requires contact time with hot liquid to incorporate into wort or fermenting beer. For that reason, brewers who choose to use DynaBoost in the fermenter often use a "dip hop" method, where a small portion of the wort is transferred to the fermenter hot (170-200°F) along with DynaBoost. The hot wort and DynaBoost mixture is then allowed to stand for a short period before the main knockout at fermentation temperature, after which yeast can be pitched.
Dry Hopping: DynaBoost was not intended to be used as a dry-hop addition. Instead, it is recommended to replace 25-50% of dry hop additions with HyperBoost™, leaving up to 50% of the additions as T-90 or Cryo Hops® pellets.
DynaBoost® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Rhizomes are now in stock and orders are being fulfilled. If you haven't ordered your rhizomes yet, this is your last chance till next season!
12.0-14.0% AA - Grows well in dry, hot climates. Does not grow well in moist climates. Subject to spider mites, and a great Ornamental hop on top of it's fantastic flavors!
Very distinctive bittering hop usually used in ales. Some brewers use for a finish hop as well, it has a medium spicy aroma. The flavor/aroma is spicy and unique, with a huge following of loyal fans.
Rhizomes should be planted immediately for best results. If your area is still experiencing frost then you can plant them in a planter indoors until it is safe to transplant outside. The first years crop will generally be smaller than subsequent years. Since these are live plants, we cannot guarantee they will grow, so we recommend buying two of each type to help ensure their success.
Shipping Restrictions:
Due to agricultural restrictions, we can only ship rhizomes to addresses that are in the United States, excepting Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and the counties of Bonner and Kootenai in Idaho. Unfortunately, we cannot ship these to international locations including APO/FPO addresses.
Maximize Finished Yield: Reduces beer loss and waste by replacing bulky hop pellets with a highly concentrated liquid extract.
Intense Hop Aromatics: Delivers variety-specific, "survivable" hop compounds for a powerful aromatic boost in every batch.
Versatile Cold-Side Use: Designed for easy pouring into the fermenter during active or post-fermentation dry hopping and whirlpool additions.
Superior Efficiency: Streamlines logistics with a compact footprint and high replacement rates—up to 100:1 compared to T-90 pellets.
HyperBoost®, formerly YCH 701, is a concentrated hop oil extract produced through an innovative CO2 supercritical extraction process.
Intended to amplify hop aromatics and increase yield, HyperBoost excels at adding beautiful hop aroma anywhere pellets are normally used, including cold-side applications. HyperBoost is made from single-hop varieties to deliver variety-specific aroma boosts to your finished beer.
Chief Advantages:
Increased efficiency
Ease of use
Increased aroma
Less storage space needed
High concentrations of survivable compounds
Reduction of waste
How to Brew with HyperBoost?
HyperBoost® is designed to easily pour in your fermenter as a dry hop addition, adding an intense saturation of hop flavor to your finished beer. Most brewers choose to use HyperBoost during active fermentation, but it can also be added to the whirlpool. Using HyperBoost in place of traditional pellets can increase finished beer yield.
Kettle: HyperBoost is not intended for kettle additions. For early kettle and bittering additions, we recommend pellets or CO2 extract. DynaBoost® carries variety-specific oil and alpha acid content to the kettle and can be used as a late kettle addition.
Post-Boil / Whirlpool: For whirlpool use, brewers can replace up to 100% of pellets with HyperBoost. We suggest replacing T-90 pellet additions in the whirlpool at a rate of 50:1 by weight (20 g of HyperBoost to replace 1 kg T-90). Your brewery might choose to use more or less depending on beer style or overall goal.
Fermentation: HyperBoost can be used as an active or post-fermentation hop addition. Incorporate HyperBoost anywhere in the process you would typically use pellets.
Dry Hopping: For dry hop additions, YCH recommends using HyperBoost for 25-50% of the addition and adding T-90 or Cryo® pellets for the remainder of the hop charge. As a dry hop, we suggest starting with a replacement rate of 100:1 HyperBoost to T-90 pellets by weight (10 g HyperBoost in place of 1 kg T-90) to 125:1 (8 g HyperBoost in place of 1 kg T-90).
HyperBoost® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Dual purpose hops popularly used in American styles including Pale Ales and West Coast IPAs
Aroma Profile: Berry, Grapefruit, Pine, Stone Fruit, Tropical
Alpha Acids: 18.0 – 24.0%
Cryo Hop® Hop Pellets
Higher AA and nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
Increase yield by reducing vegetal matter in your brewhouse and fermenter
Cryo Hops® provide brewers with the ability to get gigantic hop character while reducing astringent and unpleasant vegetal flavors. With a substantially higher oil and resin content, LupuLN2 powder offers up all the flavor and aroma of a heavily hopped beer, but with a significanly reduced grassy character. Additionally, the lower dosage rate of the concentrated powder reduces the volume of trub and therefore, kettle loss. Using Cryo Hops® you will net more beer that is clearer!
Typical usage of Cryo Hops® would be roughly 50% of pellets. LupuLN2 powder can be used in any application where traditional hop products are utilized, including: Bittering, Kettle, Whirlpool and even direct to the fermentor. It is suggested that you use Cryo Hops® as late additions, in the whirlpool or dry hop, as the volatile aromatic compounds will be driven off if added early in the boil.
Cryo Hops® are an innovative hop product that is made by separating the lupulin from the hop flower using cryogenic processing. The result is a product with twice the potency of T90 pellets, with reduced astringency and vegetative material.
Note: These hops come pelletized. The powder is compressed into pellet form to make handling easier.
Typical Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 18.0 – 24.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 9.0%
Total Oil: 1.5 – 4.0%
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Chinook hops are a very distinctive dual-purpose hop used in Ales for both bittering and flavor/aroma. Chinook hops are commonly used in West Coast style IPAs. Distinct, medium intensity spice and pine characteristics with subtle notes of grapefruit. Some consider the bittering quality of this hop to be a bit rough because it has a lingering quality. On the other hand, some brewers can't get enough! The flavor/aroma is spicy and unique, with a huge following of loyal fans.
Hop Statistics
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 3.0 – 4.67
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 29 – 34%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5 – 2.5
Similar Hop Varieties: Northern Brewer, Columbus, Nugget
Under modified premium 2-row barley promotes superior haze stability, longer-lasting foam, and a richer mouthfeel
Provides excellent enzymatic activity and a subtle sweetness suitable for a wide range of beer styles
Use at a rate of up to 10% of your grain bill
2 °L - Great Western Malting's Chit Malt is crafted from modified premium 2-row barley, specifically designed to enhance haze stability, foam retention, and mouthfeel in your beer. This carefully processed malt contributes a subtle sweetness and excellent enzymatic activity, making it a fantastic choice for a variety of beer styles. Use as up to 10% of your grain bill.
Malt Specification:
Color °L - 2.0
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Protein % dm - max. 12.0
Usage Rate - Up to 10%
Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 6.5%
Estimated IBUs: 30-33
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Jamil brews more, consistenly high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being FirstPlace. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked-for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 8 oz of chocolate. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
SRM (Color Range): 42
IBUs: 30-33
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
An incredible Porter recipe that adds a kick of hazelnut extract and cacao nibs that blends beautifully with the malt profile
Includes Kent Goldings and Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 6.5%
Estimated IBUs: 30-33
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Jamil brews more, consistently high-quality beer than any hombrewer we know. He won California Homebrewer of the Year in 2002, after winning over 150 total awards at brewing competitions, 55 of them being First Place. Of all the beers that he brews, the Chocolate Hazlenut Porter (CHP, as Jamil says) is the cult favorite and the recipe he is asked for the most. It also won Best of Show 2002, several First Place ribbons, and countless other awards. It comes complete with 25 ml of Hazlenut extract and 4 oz of Cacao Nibs. Jamil recommends using California yeast, WLP001. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.064-1.068
SRM (Color Range): 42
IBUs: 30-33
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
132-170 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Chocolate Light Malt is produced by roasting from pilsner malt. The amylolytic activity of Chocolate Malt is zero. The amount of fermentable extract is rather low. "Chocolate" refers primarily to the malt's color, not its flavor. This malt will lend various levels of aroma, a deep red color, and a nutty / roasted taste, depending on the amount used. Aromas and tastes of coffee and chocolate can be found and they are well balancing the overall taste.
Chocolate Malt is mainly included in Porters and Stouts, but it can also be used for any other dark colored beers like Dark Ales due to its strong coloring value. Chocolate Malt contributes roasted flavors and aromas with hints of dark chocolate and coffee in any beer. Already with rather low dosage portions a remarkable increase in color can be found together with changes in flavor and aroma. Typical dosage rate of Chocolate Malt is normally under 5–10%.
In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Extract fine % dm - min. 68.0
Color °L - 132-170
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
500 °L - Bairds Malt - Baird chocolate malt is typically used in Brown Ales, Porters and Stouts. When it comes to chocolate malt, a little can go a long way! Bairds chocolate malt will provide flavors of chocolate and coffee to your beer, with a slight astringency.
450 - 500 L in color.
350° L - Briess Malting - A dark roasted malt that presents a rich roasted, coffee taste. The chocolate flavor is very complementary when used in higher percentages in Porters, Stouts, Brown Ales, Dunkels and other dark beers.
See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis
