Wine Services & Procedures

To make great wine at the Brew Kettle beer is easy, fun, and inexpensive. You can make 30 bottles (30 X 750ml) of red or white, blush or fruit, port or ice wine.

• It's easy because we do most of the work for you.
• It's fun because we have a clean, modern wine making and bottling area and courteous, knowledgeable staff.
• It's inexpensive because you can get great wines from between $3.50 and $6.50 per bottle.

These are the simple steps to great wine you made yourself.

• Come into the store, look over our many choices of wine, and let us know which wine you would like us to make for you. We will do most of the work, leaving you to mix some of the ingredients and put in the yeast and pay for the wine. (These are both Alcohol and Gaming Commission requirements)
• Once you have paid us, it is your wine and we will take good care of it for you. We will ensure your wine ferments to the correct levels in our temperature controlled fermentation room, rack the wine into sterile carboys, add the required ingredients at the right times, and then filter your wine to ensure clear, sparkling whites and delicious reds.
• At a mutually agreed day and time you come into the store and spend a fun 30 minutes bottling your wine. The Brew Kettle has an automated bottle sterilizer, automated bottling machines, and pneumatic corkers to make your bottling experience fun and easy.
• For a small additional fee you can customize your wine with labels and sleeves, making your wine look like a professional product you will be proud to serve at any occasion.
• Should you require bottles we always have on hand a supply of glass bottles which can be purchased at time of bottling.

Benefits of Moderate Wine Consumption

• Prevent heart disease - Many reputable studies show that moderate alcohol consumption helps prevent cardiac deaths by as much as 50%, while also helping to prevent strokes.
• Wine raises HDL (good) cholesterol, keeping the LDL cholesterol (bad) from clogging the artery walls and restricting the blood flow.
• Potentially reduce or prevent cancer by increasing the amount of antioxidants in the body.
• Prevent diseases and viruses - The alcohol and acid in the wine kill and prevent the growth of microorganisms.
• Reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.
• Relieve stress - Wine, working as a mild tranquilizer, helps induce relaxation. Lower stress levels help prevent other illnesses.
• Some studies have shown that moderate drinkers tend to live longer than non-drinkers or heavy drinkers.
• Aid in digestion - While tasting excellent with food, wine also stimulates the flow of gastric juices and kills many harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning.

For further information on wine making, the following links may be of help.

Descriptions of R. J. Spagnols wine kit products

Information on wine making and selection

Description of Cellarcraft kit products

Natalie MacLean: Interesting all-round wine lovers' site.