Yes, you can keg a homebrew beer directly from a primary fermenting bucket rather than fermenting in a carboy or doing a secondary fermentation. I brewed an all-grain French Saison beer and let it ferment in my closet for two weeks in a plastic primary fermentation bucket. Normally I transfer into a secondary carboy after […]
Nothing beats the summer heat like a light refreshing fruit beer on a sunny patio. Strawberries grow well in the Fraser Valley and there are many local farms that offer u-pick berries. Strawberries are a little more challenging to brew with than other fruits such as raspberries, but strawberries impart a wonderful aroma without much […]
Blackberry Wine There is no shortage of wild blackberries growing in parks, backyards, along streets, and just about everywhere else. Local wild blackberries are among the most environmentally friendly foods that the typical urban and suburban eats; therefore wild homemade blackberry wine is one of the most environmentally friendly alcoholic drink available. Blackberry wine is […]
There is no doubt that Spring 2020 has been a trying time for us all. If you are like me you have probably been stuck at home with extra free time and probably buying more alcohol than normal. The silver lining is there has never been a better time to learn to brew your own […]
There is nothing like the taste of a robust chocolate stout paired with the warm embrace of a fireplace or your favourite Netflix show to make the long winter nights seem a little shorter. I recommend brewing this beer in early October and bulk aging it in a glass carboy. Allow at least 3 weeks […]
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WHAT IS IMPERIAL ORGANIC YEAST? Imperial Organic Yeast is the first manufacturer of certified organic liquid yeast grown in Portland, Oregon. Each “pitch right” can contains 200 billion cells, the perfect amount for a five gallon batch that can be pitched with no starter! (With possible exceptions for higher gravity batches exceeding an OG of […]
The primary fermentor, available in 20, 30 and 55 gallons sizes, contains a false bottom that separates the pomace from the wine as the free run is drained from the fermentor. The grapes can then be pressed with a vacuum pump and sliding piston (sold separately). Using this method, there is no need to move […]
What better way to celebrate than with a cold one? We have Jockey Boxes available for rent or purchase, Simply throw a few bags of ice into the cooler, hook up your keg to a CO2 tank as normal, but hook the beer line up to the Jockey Box. The beer will run through the coils […]
Congrats To our customers that were winners at the 2016 Canadian Brewery Awards! Beer of the Year: Four Winds Brewing Co., Nectarous Dry-hopped Sour Ale Gold Winners: Gladstone Brewing Co., Gladstone Czech Dark Lager Brassneck Brewery, No Brainer Dageraad Brewing, Burnabarian Four Winds Brewing Company, Operis Brett Saison Off The Rail Brewing Co., Off The […]
USED Fermenting Drums for Sale! We have used fermenting drums in various sizes for sale! 44L Carboy Style (left) – 20256 – $30.00 15 Gallon Malt Drum (middle) – 20257 – $15.00 45 Gallon Drum (right) – 20262-45 – $45.00 Please call to confirm availability and pricing. Prices subject to change without notice.
Meglioli Limited Edition is a top of the line pasteurized juice by Mosti Mondiale which offers 23 Litres/6 U.S. gallons of 100% Grape must for the winemaking enthusiast! The juices are sourced from Italy, Chile, and the US (more details below) and the finished product will result in a quintessential quality wine with richness and intensity and […]
FULL SIZED USED NEUTRAL BARRELS: RED WINE, WHITE WINE, AND WHISKEY BARRELS These barrels are considered “neutral” as they impart minimal oak flavour, but can still be used as: Storage for wine combined with other oaking methods (chips, cubes, staves, etc.) Vessel for inoculation or fermentation of wild yeast/bacteria (Flanders red, Lambics, Geuze, […]