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Lactose – Sweetener ideal for stout making

So, why Lactose? Provides a milky, creamy, vanilla-like flavour and a soft mouth feel to the beer Suitable for making stouts and dark beers Doesn’t effect the colour of the Beer Lactose is...

Always know the recommended storage temp for your Isinglass

Isinglass is temperature sensitive We strongly recommend you stay aware of the ideal storage temperatures for all the products you use, as this will help retain their quality and effectiveness. For...

Ideal neutral detergent for septic tanks and casks

Cask Clean is specially formulated for use in the brewing industry for scale and beerstone removal in casks. It may be used as a “one off” quick scale remover or as a highly effective regular...

How to combat sulphidic off flavours

Our Zetolite range is the answer. Zetolites are concentrated powder products from natural occurring volcanic minerals that can be used as processing aids (not additives) which don’t need to be...

Which test: ABV analysis, by distillation or alcolyzer?

Both methods are very accurate and are tested every month using a proficiency scheme (BAPS) to ensure validity and consistency within the laboratory services. Distillation is the only method...

Faults with your process that may cause slow fermentations

Premature attemperation can be another cause, which can be solved by pitching more yeast, agitation or running hot liquor through the attemperator. Another cause may be that the ambient temperature...

A fining guide for vegan fining Super F!

Optimising Super-F First of all, the materials you require to optimise are as follows: 3L measuring jug 500ml measuring jug Pipette with 0.1 ml graduations 5 x 500ml glass bottles Refrigerator set to...