Ingredients

Add to Red Wine Fermentation on the skin Binds with anthocyanins and stabilizes color Improves mouthfeel and body Mix of both ellagic and proanthocyanidin tannins CellarTan F is designed to be added to red wine fermentations where it binds color, improves body and mouthfeel, and softens the overall tannin profile. Used during the early stages of fermentation when anthocyanins are being released from the grape skin in the presence of alcohol and need to be stabilized for long term color retention. CellarTan F is a combination of ellagic tannins and proanthocyanidin tannins. Ellagic tannins are hydrolysable oak tannins that break down in wine. They react with grape skin derived phenolics to form flavono-ellagitannins which are hybrid compounds that play a key role in color stability while also softening the mouthfeel of your wine. Ellagic tannins also have potent antioxidant properties that reduce the need for SO2. Proanthocyanidin tannins, or condensed tannins, also contribute to color stability, taste, and mouthfeel. Through polymerization, anthocyanins cap the end of tannin chains to form stable color throughout the life of your wine. They also increase the body and structure of wine. USEDissolve 0.2 to 2 g per gallon (0.05 to 0.5 g per liter) in juice or water. Add to must at least 30 min after any SO2 addition and mix well. If you are unsure where to start within the suggested range, we recommend a dosage of 1 g per gallon (0.25 per liter) and adjust as desired on future fermentations.

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Create greater mouthfeel and complex aromatics when doing a cold soak with white grapes. Minimum contact time is 4 hours, with 6-12 hours best. Keep must below 55°F and add 50ppm SO2 addition crush. Use .1 grams per gallon of must.

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This eight ounce jar of this malt mother of vinegar is perfect for making up to 2 quarts (64 oz) of malt vinegar from beer. For beer of alcohol content of 8%-10% ABV: add 8 oz of mother of vinegar to 16 oz of the beer of your choice to make 24 oz of vinegar. For 6% ABV to 8% ABV: add 8 oz of mother of vinegar to 24 oz of the beer of your choice to make 32 oz (1 qt) of vinegar. Place in glass, wood, or food safe HDPE plastic w/a removable top or holes allowing for aeration. Cover holes or open top w/cheesecloth to block insects. Allow to sit 6-12 weeks. Best temperatures are 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit. You can reuse the mother from your vinegar.

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Amburana (Amburana cearensis) is also known as Brazilian oak, named after the country from which the majority of Amburana trees are grown. It is a wood commonly associated with the aging of a Brazilian spirit, Cachaça, a sugarcane spirit similar to rum. Amburana tends to reduce acidity in a beverage, highlighting more beverage flavor while contributing sweet and savory flavors of gingerbread and vanilla. Herbal notes of thyme can also be detected. Suggested Application: 1 stick per 3 gallons. Spirals may be snapped into smaller portions to achieve desired flavor intensity. The spiral shape achieves maximim accelerated extraction time. Place directly into wine, beer, or spirit. Amburana flavor is fully extracted in 6 weeks. Withdraw sooner for milder taste.  Toast: Light Toast Dimensions: 1" x 8"

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French oak provides a fruity, cinnamon/allspice character, along with custard, milk chocolate, and campfire/roasted coffee notes.  The campfire/roasted coffee notes are more noticeable with higher toast levels.  As the toast levels increase, the fruity notes for the wine changes from fresh to jammy to cooked fruit/raisin in character. Cubes (also known as Oak Beans) offer the home winemaker control and flexibility during red and white fermentations and aging. StaVin’s slow fire-toasting creates the same traditional flavors found in the production of fire-toasted barrels. Unlike Fermentation Chips, Cubes offer a slower, more complex extraction, matching barrel flavors. Best results will be achieved by fermenting with the Cubes and leaving them in the wine for the duration (until filtering and bottling). Using Oak Cubes aids in the stabilization of color and helps cross-link tannins, which builds structure in wine. For 100% New barrel impact:  Use 1.5 lb (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l) 8 ounce package.

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This candi syrup is translucent amber in color with notes of toffee, vanilla, and toasted flavors. Exceedingly good in Brown Ales or medium Golden Ale's that require an aromatic nose and subtle flavor. CONTENTS: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMELIZED SUGAR SYRUP, CARAMEL SRM: 45 PPG: 1.032

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A positively charged fining agent based on fungal chitosan (derived from Aspergillus Niger) for use as fining aid in clarification of fermented alcoholic beverages, to remove excess tannins, dead yeast cells, and flocculate precipitate. TECHNICAL SPECS: APPEARANCE: COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW DENSITY: 1.0G/ML PH: 2.6 (+/-0.2) LEAD: LESS THAN 10 PPM ARSENIC: LESS THAN 1 PPM SO2: LESS THAN 500 PPM GENERAL INFORMATION: INGREDIENTS: WATER, MALIC ACID, CHITOSAN (FUNGAL DERIVED), SODIUM METABISUPHITE ALLERGENS: CONTAINS SULPHITES INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: For best results, use in conjunction with kieselsol. Add kieselsol first and wait one hour before adding chitosan. Shake before using. Gently stir approximately 0.8 fl. oz. of chitosan into 6 US gallons of beer or wine. Allow 12-48 hours to clear. Bench trials are recommended before fining large tanks.

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CellarScience GSH Naturale was designed for winemakers who want to take advantage of the benefits of Glutathione. Glutathione reduces browning in all wines but is especially useful in whites. In whites with higher levels of terpenes and thiols (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier) GSH helps preserve fruity/floral aromas. It is also particularly helpful to produce natural wines or wines with less SO2. Benefits: Protects against oxidation Preserves Terpenes, Esters, and Thiols (3MH, 3MHA) during aging Reduces need for SO2 Improves color stability How it Works:Quinones are a class of compounds that can degrade wine by causing oxidizing reactions that lead to browning and the loss of desirable varietal flavors. Terpenes and Thiols are particularly prone to interact with Quinones. Instead GSH reacts with Quiniones creating a stable compound that does not lead to browning and a loss of flavor and aroma. GSH is a natural compound found in yeast cells and acts as a natural anti-oxidant that can be used in conjunction with SO2 or by itself in the case where the winemaker chooses to use low or zero quantities of SO2. GSH Naturale contains a high percentage of tripeptide glutathione along with other polysaccharides that have a positive impact on body, flavor, aroma. Usually used in conjunction with SO2 as an additional natural inhibitor of browning, GSH Naturale will have positive impact on color, wine, thiol, esters and terpene content throughout the aging process. Use:Add 0.4 to 1.5 grams per gallon (0.1 to 0.4 g per liter) directly into the wine. We recommend starting with a dosage of 1 g per gallon (0.25 g per liter) and adjusting as desired in future batches.

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This eight ounce jar of this rice wine mother of vinegar is perfect for making homemade rice vinegar. With 16 oz of rice wine, you can make up to 1 quart (32 oz) of rice vinegar. Add 8 oz of mother of vinegar & 8 oz of water to 16 oz of 10-12% rice wine to make 32 oz (1 qt.) of vinegar. Place in glass, wood, or food safe HDPE plastic w/a removable top or holes allowing for aeration. Cover holes or open top w/cheesecloth or gauze to prevent insect infestation. Allow to sit 6-12 weeks. Best growth is in temperatures of 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit. You can reuse the new mother that grows on the top of your vinegar. The mother may sink, but will regrow over time until done.

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BeerStix Tank Staves are basically oversized Carboy Stix that are designed to treat larger volumes of beer stored in tanks.  These are TSS-60 Tank Staves, which are sized for 60 gal batches of beer.  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these Staves will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  French Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give your beer toasted roasty aromas reminiscent of coffee, along with some caramel, and a subtle sweetness that gets the whole palate.  Different beer styles will accentuate or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the WineStix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - France, Allier Region Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Tank Stave, TSS-60 Volume Treated - 60 gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Coffee, Roasted Toasty aromas, Caramel, Slight Sweetness Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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BeerStix Tank Staves are basically oversized Carboy Stix that are designed to treat larger volumes of beer stored in tanks.  These are TSS-60 Tank Staves, which are sized for 60 gal batches of beer.  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  American Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give you flavors and aromas of roasted coffee, light chocolate and honey, as well as some spice notes and hints of leather.  Every beer will accentuate, or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation between beers! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the WineStix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - North American New York Alba Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Tank Stave, TSS-60 Volume Treated - 60 gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Roast Coffee, Light Chocolate, Spice, Honey, Nutmeg, Leather Hints. Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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Prevent volatile acidity in fermentation before it happens Add at first signs of a problematic ferment to help limit the production of volatile acidity Avoid a malolactic fermentation (MLF) in White Wines Use as an insurance policy during barrel aging of Red Wines to reduce the risk of volatile acidity CellarScience Killazyme is a lysozyme that is used to control and inhibit gram-positive lactic acid producing bacteria including Oenoccoccus, Pediococcus, and Lactobacillus.  This is a tool winemakers can use throughout the winemaking process to limit bacteria contamination and the production of volatile acidity. Killazyme does not affect gram-negative Acetic Acid bacteria nor yeast.   Don’t Use Killazyme If You Are Coinoculating Yeast and MLWhen performing a “secondary” malolactic fermentation (MLF) we want lactic acid Bacteria to convert the harsher malic acid into lactic acid. Mostly MLF fermentations are done sequentially with the sugar fermentation being completed first followed by the MLF fermentation second. If you are doing a co-inoculation of yeast and lactic acid bacteria during the primary ferment, do not use Killazyme.   Use Killazyme to Prevent Volatile Acidity in FermentationKillazyme can be added at the start of fermentation to limit lactic acid bacteria before it happens. Under certain situations lactic acid can use sugar or citric acid which it converts into acetic acid and volatile acidity. Killazyme is effectively used at the start of fermentation when you know or suspect a slow to start fermentation. This might be a result of a cold soak or those ferments relying on native yeast. Once your yeast starts to rip, the potential action of lactic acid bacteria is greatly suppressed and the need for Killazyme is reduced. At the back end of fermentation, slow, struggling fermentations caused by various reasons, such as temperature or high sugar, can cause bacteria to consume sugar and citric to produce acetic acid and volatile acidity. Additionally, if lactic acid bacteria fully converts the available malic acid the bacteria can pivot to sugar and citric product volatile acidity. In a problem ferment where the yeast are already struggling, volatile acidity acts as a double whammy suppressing yeast activity even further. If you suspect a problem finish, based on past experience or current conditions, Killazyme is a great tool to add at the start of fermentation Use Killazyme at First Signs of Problem FinishKillazyme can also be added at the first signs of a problematic ferment to help limit the production of volatile acidity. This reactive addition requires a heavier dosage than a preemptive addition as there is most likely volatile acidity already present.   Use Killazyme to Avoid MLF in White WinesWhen fresh, crisp white wines are desired, Killazyme can be added at the start of a white wine fermentation, or at any point in tank or barrel, to block lactic acid activity and prevent MLF. We still always recommend a sterile filtration for commercial whites before bottling to prevent a later MLF in the bottle. .  Killazyme is also great if you are going to be blending whites where one white went through and MLF and the other white did not.    Barrel Storage Protection of RedsAfter MLF is complete and you storing wines in barrel Killazyme is a great insurance policy to reduce the risk of volatile acidity.  Use: To Delay Malolactic Fermentation: Red Wine - add to grapes at 100 - 200 ppm, or 0.38 - 0.76 grams per gallon. White Wine - Add to must at 200 - 300 ppm, or 0.76 - 1.14 grams per gallon. To Block Malolactic Fermentation: White Wine - Add to must or wine at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon. Stabilizing Wine After MLF is Complete: Add to barrel during storage at 250 - 500 ppm, or 0.95 - 1.90 grams per gallon. When Blending Partial and Complete MLF Wines: Add immediately after blending at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon, to reduce the risk of further malolactic fermentation (MLF). Within several days any lactic should expire. For Sluggish or Stuck Yeast Fermentation: Red Wine - Add at 150 - 400 ppm, or 0.57 - 1.52 grams per gallon. White Wine - add at 300 - 500 ppm, or 1.14 - 1.90 grams per gallon. You can make a 10% solution of Killazyme in water (100 grams per liter of water). However, we find the easiest method is to add the desired dry weight of Killazyme in 5x its weight of warm (tepid) water. Mix for one minute, allow this mixture to stand for 45 minutes and add to must, juice or wine while mixing well. Allow 24 - 48 hours for reaction to complete.

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The Hungarian oak at Medium toast displayed a high perceived-vanillin content, with roasted coffee, bittersweet chocolate and black pepper characters. Hungarian oak provides unique attributes such as leather and black pepper that is not noticed in other oak varieties. Cubes (also known as Oak Beans) offer the home winemaker control and flexibility during red and white fermentations and aging. StaVin’s slow fire-toasting creates the same traditional flavors found in the production of fire-toasted barrels. Unlike Fermentation Chips, Cubes offer a slower, more complex extraction, matching barrel flavors. Best results will be achieved by fermenting with the Cubes and leaving them in the wine for the duration (until filtering and bottling). Using Oak Cubes aids in the stabilization of color and helps cross-link tannins, which builds structure in wine. For 100% New barrel impact:  Use 1.5 lb (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l) 8 ounce package.

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French oak provides a fruity, cinnamon/allspice character, along with custard, milk chocolate, and campfire/roasted coffee notes.  The campfire/roasted coffee notes are more noticeable with higher toast levels.  As the toast levels increase, the fruity notes for the wine changes from fresh to jammy to cooked fruit/raisin in character. Cubes (also known as Oak Beans) offer the home winemaker control and flexibility during red and white fermentations and aging. StaVin’s slow fire-toasting creates the same traditional flavors found in the production of fire-toasted barrels. Unlike Fermentation Chips, Cubes offer a slower, more complex extraction, matching barrel flavors. Best results will be achieved by fermenting with the Cubes and leaving them in the wine for the duration (until filtering and bottling). Using Oak Cubes aids in the stabilization of color and helps cross-link tannins, which builds structure in wine. For 100% New barrel impact:  Use 1.5 lb (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l) 8 ounce package.

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