If you have looked through leading homebrewing & winemaking magazines in the last 2 years, you have probably seen ads talking about Danstar & Lalvin Premium Yeast. They have been working to share knowledge about the quality, reliability and ease-of-use of their dry yeast products.

There was a time when “experts” considered dry yeast to be inferior to liquid yeast, but professional & amateur brewers and winemakers have been reawakened to the qualities and benefits of dry yeast through technical articles in magazines like “New Brewer” “Winemaker” & “Brew Your Own” and through numerous technical papers and presentations at leading conferences.

Each strain is maintained and grown using standards that meet or exceed those of the largest breweries & wineries, and those high standards are reflected in every sachet of beer & wine yeast.

In addition to Danstar & Lalvin, there is the new Fermentis. Fermentis has a range of high performing dry yeast to provide a reliable yeast source to the home brewer. These new dry yeast are worth a try. .

Clearly, dry yeast has come of age.

Remember….we carry a full line of White Labs and Wyeast liquid yeast too……which are OUTSTANDING.

Sometime people have to dispose of their brewing or winemaking equipment……
These are sad times….for some…..but not all…..
We had a couple bring in the following with the prices…..

1 glass door refrig, big enough to put 2 corny kegs in, $75.
They just unpluged it, so it does work…..

a couple of carboys, with universal caps (orange), air locks & one has a handle.
they would like $25 for one, $30 for the one with the handle….

A few misc. items….
These things are used, in good shape & maybe picked up at the Flying Barrel…..

From our friends a MD Crush…..
European Juices in stock for the Holidays!
These fabulous European juices are not concentrated and make an excellent wine. A great gift idea for the Holidays!
MD Crush has delievered their European juices and are on our shelves. Swing by and pick up some just in time for the Holidays. The Barrel can hook you up with your winemaking supplies along with some of these great juices. Shop all in one stop!

Riesling (Germany)
Chardonnay (France)
Sauvignon Blanc (Italy)
Pinot Noir (Italy)
Valpoliceilla (Italy)
Cabernet Sauvignon (France)(one batch left!)