First Tme Brewers

Introducing Ourselves

Around forty years ago the late Jim Johnson established Johnson Home Wine Supplies by the importation and distribution of Vinamat wine kits throughout the UK. Nowadays we concentrate on retail sales and mail order service.
The price list represents our best sellers, which are updated with new lines at regular intervals. Should you require a different pack size, or item not listed please ask, we may well be in the position to obtain and supply within a few working days.
Our aim as always is to provide a fast friendly personal service, we look forward to hearing from you.
Melvyn North Manager and Staff.

First time brewers

WINE MAKING

Wine Makers will require a 6 or 30 bottle Equipment Starter Pack. We suggest a 6 bottle Pack useful where space is limited, and the 30 bottle Pack will meet the needs of those wishing to save time and cut cost. The range of 30 bottle wine kits is considerable, with a final price from around 75p per bottle also the range of pure grape varietal kits continue to increase in line with those who appreciate fine wines.
N.B. There is an advantage in making 30 bottle kits i.e. lower cost, better temperature control, (less day and night time fluctuation), much greater choice of kits available.

If your intention is to start making country wines using your own fruits then a Hedgerow Wine Pack will assist with the know-how and yeast etc. You will then be able to ferment the fruits of your choice.

BEER MAKING

For those whishing to brew Lager. Coopers Brewery Kit includes all the equipment and bottles, plus a lager kit together with full instruction booklet and dvd.

Instead of bottling you may wish to purchase a pressure barrel. Whilst the majority of real ale drinkers prefer beer using only the fermenting gas, others may choose a gassing system. This will add the pressure and sparkle of kegged beers or lagers.

For those whishing to brew Real Ale. A brewing concept has been developed called the `Micro Brewery’, this is a “ferment and serve” system using a pressure barrel and an all malt Woodforde's Wherry Bitter kit (no added sugar), the kit which is mixed in the barrel is left to ferment in the warm 18 – 20C. Two weeks later the barrel is moved to a cooler spot to rest. Within a month of brewing, you can enjoy a sparkling kegged beer ideal for those enjoying the real ale taste.

For those of you with some brewing experiences and have decided to purchase the Micro Brewery, may use the system in the more conventional method. Firstly fermenting in a bucket or fermenter, then transferring to a pressure keg. By using a hydrometer there are fewer chances of fermentation error. Also by siphoning from fermenter to keg helps remove most of the sediment and improves keeping qualities.
All brewing accessories are listed and may be purchased at the time of brewing.