Calcium chloride is a crystalline salt with the chemical formula CaCl₂. It is solid at room temperature and highly soluble in water. It is one of the primary components in the measurement of permanent water hardness.

In brewing calcium chloride may be added to brewing water to increase calcium levels. Proper calcium levels in brewing water can:

• reduce mash pH
• preserve mash enzymes
• increase extract yield
• improve yeast growth and flocculation
• accelerate oxalate removal
• reduce colour.

Chloride is believed to promote a palate fullness, sweetness, or mellowness within the flavour profile of beer.

Before adding salts to your brewing water you should obtain a water analysis report to enable you to calculate the amount of salts in your brewing water after making any additions. Refer to the Brewing Resources page for some links to water chemistry calculators.

Click here to read the Bru'n Water Water Knowledge page, which contains everything you need to know about brewing water.

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite (most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite) and is the main component of pearls and egg shells. 

In brewing calcium carbonate may be used during the mash to increase the mash pH (reduce acidity), however it may not increase mash pH as much as desired. Click here to read a detailed analysis of calcium carbonate in brewing written by A.J. deLange.

In wine making calcium carbonate may be used to reduce acidity levels in must. It should only be used before fermentation and will reduce tartaric acid levels before malic or citric acids. It does not require cold stabilisation to precipitate out like potassium carbonate, but it will take longer and may affect flavour.

A white wine strain for making both dry and sweet wines, and also rosé wines. This moderate fermenting yeast is also perfectly suited to making country style wines from fruits and flowers, as these flavours and aromas are naturally enhanced. This strain promotes body, and confers rich and full, fruit and floral aromatics.

Suitable for Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Muscat, Muscadet, Dessert wines and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 16 - 24°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place.

A white wine strain which enhances volume and intensity for full varietal flavour expression. This moderate fermenting yeast also promotes good body and structure, whilst still preserving and respecting the natural flavour and aroma characteristics of the grape.

Suitable for Chardonnay, Semillon, Muscat, Pinot Gris and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 14 - 28°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool dry place.

A strain suitable for red wines which enhances body and mouthfeel, develops complex fruit flavours/aromas, and promotes structure and longevity. This moderate fermenting yeast is ideal for both new and old world styles, producing complex and interesting fruit-driven red wines.

Suitable for Merlot, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Fruit wines and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 15% ABV

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 18 - 28°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place.

A highly aromatic strain suitable for white & rosé  wines, this moderate fermenting yeast confers fragrant aromatics esters to the wine which enhance varietal expression and aroma. This positive aromatic impact can be used to complete the natural aromatic qualities of the grape, or to enhance where the grape itself is lacking.

Suitable for Riesling, Gewurztraminer and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 16 - 24°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place.

A strain suitable for red wines, especially those intended to be light, fresh and fruity. This moderate fermenting strain produces soft, velvety-smooth wines, with aromatic enhancement of red berry fruits notes.

Suitable for Pinot Noir, Gamay and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 16 - 24°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place.

A stainless steel shank for your beer tap, with a bore size of 4.76mm (3/16").

Available in three sizes with shank lengths of: approx. 79mm, 105mm, and 130mm

Note there is no tail piece included but a separate tail piece, nut and washer are offered as additional options.

Alternatively a Duotight 8mm - 5/8" Thread can be used.

Length: approx. 79mm (3-1/8"), 105mm (4-1/8"), or 130mm (5-1/8")
Usable length: approx. 50mm, 65mm or 80mm
Bore size: approx. 4.76mm (3/16")
Material: Stainless Steel
Made by: Krome Dispense

Stainless Steel Quick Disconnect - Male to 13mm (approx. 1/2") Barb. Fits our Female Quick Disconnect.

Made from 304 stainless steel.

These 750ml amber beer bottles come in a pack of 12 and feature a brown glass colour that effectively blocks light wavelengths responsible for the "skunked" off-flavour in beer. Ideal for homebrewers, they help preserve the freshness and quality of your brew by protecting it from harmful light exposure. Designed to fit crown caps, these bottles offer a reliable and traditional option for bottling your homemade beer.

Just like craft beer bottles, you can now bottle in 500ml flip top bottles.

This conveniently sized bottle holds the perfect amount for two glasses of your delicious beer or one pint beer glass, so you can pour the whole bottle carefully without disrupting any sediment. 

If making a 23 L brew you will need 46 of these bottles - 4 pack of bottles.

A case of 12 x 750 ml amber glass flip top bottles for bottling beer, cider, or seltzer. Amber in colour to protect the beer from light, this convenient size bottle holds the perfect amount for two glasses.

If making a 23 litre brew you will need approximately 30 of these bottles.

One dozen longneck 500ml glass beer bottles. These are reusable high quality glass bottles.

Size: 500ml
Colour: Amber
Dimensions: 270mm high, 68.5mm diameter
Quantity: 12 bottles

A Sparge Arm for use with the Ss InfuSsion Mash Tun. 

- 304 Stainless Steel construction
- Designed for gravity feed from HLT, or combine your own pump / flow control valve
- 3/8” diameter stainless tubing
- Custom silicone handle mount for Ss Mash Tun
- Easily adjust height of sparge head up / down
- Uniform liquid dispersion from sparge head

A new 19 litre keg with ball-lock gas in and beer out posts, and lid with pull-ring pressure relief valve.

These new kegs are made with a high-barrier elastomer O-Rings to keep your beverage fresher for longer.

Unlike Silicone O-Rings, LOW2 O-Rings are made from synthetic M-Class Cross-Linked elastomer for superior oxygen barrier properties to prevent O2 ingress. This helps keep your beverage fresher for longer.

These premium brand new kegs are rated to 130PSI working pressure and are made using a robotic orbital welding machine. They have smooth welds making them sanitary and easier to clean. The black rubber on these kegs makes them a little nicer to use around your house as they are less likely to damage your tile floors or crack plastic lining inside your kegerator. 

They also have a lid with an internal tab/hook under the lid designed specifically for attaching a container for dry hopping.

Add a Carbonating Keg Lid to carbonate your beer quickly (overnight) at your standard serving pressure.

Dimensions: approx. 214mm Diameter x 629mm High

DO NOT USE BLEACH TO CLEAN. Bleach will break down stainless steel and causing pitting to occur.

• BSP Threaded End
• Working Pressure: 150lbs (psi) / 10bar
• Working Temperature: 250°C at 10bar

A stainless steel pump for the MKII 25watt High Temperature Magnetic Drive Pump from Kegland. 

This pump is constructed of food-grade materials and handles boiling wort. The impeller housing is made from polysulfone as it is a tough, food-grade plastic rated up to 120C. The magnetic drive acts as a clutch allowing the user to put back pressure on the pump to slow down flow. Since it is magnetic drive, it’s not self priming, you must put the pump under the level of the liquid source. 

This is an extremely efficient 1.1amp pump which can be run continuously at elevated temperatures. 

The magnetic drive ensures no lubricated bearings are in contact with the liquid at all, so you can be sure there is no chance of any contamination of the liquid being pumped, which is why this pump is ideal for home brewing.

An optional stainless steel pump head is also available.

Voltage: 240V-AC
Power: 25 watts
Max Head: 3.4m 
Max Capacity: 19L/min 
Fittings: 1/2" BSP

The Ultimate Growler is made from 304 Stainless Steel that is completely impervious to oxygen and sunlight (UV) meaning your precious liquid is in the absolute best storage container possible.

The Growler also comes with double wall vacuum insulation helping to keep your beer cold for hours.

This is the new improved MK2 model with new lid design. This new MK2 model is more robust and more reliable than the previous growler design.

Most screw top growlers struggle to hold the pressure required to keep beer fresh and carbonated. The Ultimate Growler comes with a spring wired lid capable of holding up to 40psi.

You can also turn your Ultimate Growler into a mini keg with the:

• Beer Growler Draft Kit
• Mini CO2 Regulator - Mangrove Jack's Portable CO2 Kit or Regulator - Mini 360 Core Actuator
• CO2 Cartridges

Features:

• 304 Stainless Steel
• Double Wall Vacuum Insulated
• Sprung Wire Lid
• 2L capacity

A 100ml plastic trial jar. Ideal for taking hydrometer readings.

Useable depth (approx): 220mm

A hydrometer is an essential tool for testing starting and finishing gravity, or sugar content, in beer or wine or spirit fermentations. This is a triple scale hydrometer - specific gravity, potential alcohol and approx. sugar per litre.

Best used with a trial jar (sold separately).

This is a handy Intertap spout accessory that can be used for a large range of purposes, including attaching a counter pressure filler gun. This makes keg to keg transfers or cleaning out your beer lines easy.

Simply un-screw the regular nozzle and screw on the Liquid Ball Lock Post.

This product only fits Nukatap / Intertap taps.

The Growler Filler Spout extension can be used on any of the Nukatap / Intertap beer taps. The spout has a 13mm barb to which you can attach some hose so you can fill your growler from the bottom up to minimise foaming. 

Simply un-screw the regular nozzle and screw on the Growler Filler Spout with hose attached and use as you would a growler filler tap.

This product only fits Nukatap / Intertap taps.

The advantage of these clamps is that the inner circumference is free of any steps or gaps, making them very useful on gas and beer lines for leak proof lines. 

Available in the following sizes:

• 10mm
• 10.5mm
• 11.9mm
• 13.3mm
• 17mm

You will need a Clamp Crimper tool for installation.

A standard plastic handle with a threaded brass insert that fits most beer taps.