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Bottling Supplies for Mead

Mead can be bottled as you would wine or beer. I prefer to bottle in 375 ml wine bottles or 7 oz. clear beer bottles. These smaller sizes reduce waste caused by leftovers. If the beer bottle method is used the caps must be the oxygen barrier type. Wine bottles should be closed with a 1-3/4 inch cork.

You can make your mead still, sparkling or both. Sparkling mead can only be sweetened with a sugar substitute and must be bottled in beer bottles or champagne bottles with special corks and wires.

Clean and sanitize your bottles, caps, siphon and bottle filling equipment. Gently fill each bottle but do not cap until all are filled.
When filling is complete you have the option of making some of the mead sparkling. To do this, add ½ teaspoon of corn sugar to each sparkling bottle.
Cap or cork the bottles. Store them upright in a dark cool place.

Mead will take time to age and in my experience it will undergo many changes. A batch which tastes great a bottling time may taste bad after 3 months in the bottle and then fabulous at 6 months.

24 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 7-1/2 inches tall by 2 inches wide. Capacity: 6.35 ounces.

The 187 ml Champagne Split use a No. 7 Straight Cork, Plastic Taster Cork or a Crown Bottle Cap. This bottle can be closed with a No. 7 Straight Cork, a Crown Beer Cap or a Taster Cork.

12 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 14 inches tall by 2 inches in diameter. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

These tall slim wine bottles hold 12.7 ounces or just two glasses of wine. They are perfect for ice wines, cordials, vinegars and oils when you match them with a quality Taster Cork. Order the No. 8 Straight Cork for all types of wine.

12 bottles per case with re-usable poly seal screw caps

Dimensions: 9-1/2 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

Excellent quality wine bottle. Perfect for gift giving and weddings.

12 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 14 inches tall by 2 inches in diameter. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

24 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 10 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

Blue Hock wine bottles have a long tapered neck and straight cork finish. Hock bottles make a great gift package for any homemade wine! Fill with your homemade cordial or mead. Use a #8 straight cork or a taster cork for easy pouring!

24 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 12 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

These bottles are suited for wine, mead and vinegar. Use a #8 straight cork or taster cork.

24 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 9-1/2 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

Wine splits are one half the size of the standard 5th (750 ml) bottle. They hold two full glasses of wine. These are the perfect size to bottle gifts, party favors and strong or fortified wines. You should use a No. 8 Straight Cork when using this bottle for wine. Craft projects may use a No. 9 Tapered Cork or a Taster Cork.

24 bottles per case - corks sold separately

Dimensions: 10-3/4 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide. Capacity: 12.7 ounces.

Frosted Hock wine bottles have a long tapered neck and straight cork finish. Frosted Hock bottles make a great gift package for special occasions like weddings or anniversary for your homemade wine, cordial mead, etc. Uses a #8 straight cork (need a corker) or a taster cork for easy pouring!

These bottle fillers offer faster filling with less air. Bottling wands are rigid tubes, open at one end and fitted with an automatic on-off valve at the other end. The bottling wand allows a bottle to be filled with a minimum of air being introduced to the wine or beer. The wand also acts as a fill meter to make sure each bottle has the correct head room. The amount of head space in the bottle will influence the carbonation of beer or sparkling wines.

Pump Bottle Rinser $19.95
The Pump Bottle Rinser can be used easily on your counter top. Fill the bowl with a mixture of one quart water and 3/4 teaspoon of Easy Clean sanitizer. Press each clean bottle on the pump stem 2 or 3 times to spray the inside. Rinsing is not required when you use easy clean, simply place on bottle tree to dry. You can easily prepare up to 50 bottles in as little as ten minutes.

Bottle Drainer (45 bottles) $19.95
Bottle Drainer (90 bottles) $36.95
The Bottle Draining Tree is the best way to drain and dry both beer and wine bottles. The two sizes are available for holding 45 or 90 beer or wine bottles. The individual branches are threaded together making the units safe and secure. It has a top handle for easy mobility and the base collects the dripping water for minimal mess. The tree is easily disassembled for storage between uses.

Straight A Cleaner 8 oz. $4.95
Straight A Cleaner 5 lb. $27.95
This is an environmentally sound, biodegradable cleaner. It cleans with oxygen and does not contain any chlorine, bisulphites, organic compounds or phosphates. The superior wetting power penetrates and lifts soil. Removes labels with minimum soak time and dissolves acidic soils. Use one tablespoon per gallon of warm water. Caution: keep out of reach of children.

Easy Clean 8 oz. $3.95
Easy Clean 5 lb. $15.95
The name says it all, easy clean sanitizes on contact with no rinsing necessary. It is especially made for beer and wine making equipment, and great for removing labels. And, it works on all surfaces and materials including stainless steel. Measure one tablespoon per 1 gallon of water.