The following is a suggested equipment list which will help you when making your wine. We do not supply equipment, just tried and tested recipes for you to benefit from.
2 Gallon, flat bottomed plastic bin. You will probably always start with more than a gallon of liquid and pulp when making wine. | You will need a large funnel when transferring wine from the bin to the glass jar. | A nylon filter bag will help to remove the pulp from the liquid prior to continuing the fermentation. | A hydrometer is a crucial instrument to let you know the specific gravity of your wine at any stage. |
A demijohn is a 5 litre/ 1 gallon glass jar that we use for the second part of the fermentation process. | An air lock will allow the fermented carbon dioxide out but will not let anything harmful get to the wine. | A syphon tube will allow the transfer of wine from one jar to another. Ideal when racking the fermented wine off the sediment into a clean gallon jar. | A Spring Balance is used for weighing out your fruit or veg in the plastic bin, prior to preparing it for fermentation. |
A 2 pint heat-proof plastic measuring jug is ideal for pouring boiling water over the fruit and sugar. | Clean dark wine bottles and tops/corks to store your wine until it matures. | Measuring spoons will allow you to accurately measure out the additives that go in your wine. | Use a large spoon to make sure all the sugar is dissolved at the start of the fermentation. |