Sodium Metabisulphite - 500g
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Sodium Metabisulphite - 500g is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Sodium Metabisulphite is a granulated powder that releases sulphur dioxide (SO2) when dissolved. Brewers and winemakers use it in two ways: in a strong solution to sterilise equipment, and in small doses in fresh juice to knock out wild yeast, moulds and bacteria before pitching yeast. This is a 500g pack.
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Delivery and Shipping
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, with a tracking link on every order. See estimated delivery times by state, or contact us if you need it urgently.
Sodium Metabisulphite - 500g
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Sodium Metabisulphite - 500g is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Sodium Metabisulphite is a granulated powder that releases sulphur dioxide (SO2) when dissolved. Brewers and winemakers use it in two ways: in a strong solution to sterilise equipment, and in small doses in fresh juice to knock out wild yeast, moulds and bacteria before pitching yeast. This is a 500g pack.
| Also known as | Sodium metabisulfite, sodium pyrosulphite, E223 |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Used for | Sterilising fermenters, hydrometers, bottles and hoses; treating fresh juice before fermentation |
| Typical dose | Sterilising: 1 tablespoon per 5L of water. Juice: 1/16 teaspoon gives about 55ppm SO2 per US gallon (3.8L); 1g gives about 175ppm per US gallon |
| When to add | Sterilise just before use. Add to fresh juice 24 hours before pitching yeast |
How to use
- Clean equipment first. Metabisulphite sterilises (sanitises) but does not clean.
- For sterilising, dissolve 1 tablespoon in 5L of cold water.
- Make sure the solution touches every surface, then drain. Work in a ventilated area, as the SO2 gas is pungent.
- For fresh juice or must, dose at the rate your recipe gives and wait 24 hours before adding yeast.
FAQ
What's the difference between sodium and potassium metabisulphite?
Both release SO2 and do the same job. Winemakers often use potassium metabisulphite in the wine itself to avoid adding sodium, and keep sodium metabisulphite for sterilising equipment.
Does sodium metabisulphite clean equipment?
No. It kills microbes on surfaces that are already clean. Wash off residue with a brewery cleaner first.
Why wait 24 hours before adding yeast?
So the free SO2 can kill wild microbes and then dissipate enough not to affect your chosen yeast.
See brewing and winemaking chemicals and cleaning and sanitising.
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne. Your order might ship from either warehouse, or from both, as different stock is held in different warehouses. For our courier and Parcel Post deliveries, estimated times from dispatch, in working days, from our Brisbane warehouse are as follows:
QLD Metro: 1 – 2 days
QLD North: 2 – 4 days
QLD Country: 2 – 6 days
SA Metro: 3 – 5 days
SA Country: 4 – 8 days
NSW Metro: 2 – 3 days
NSW Country: 2 – 7 days
ACT: 2 – 4 days
VIC Metro: 3 – 5 days
VIC Country: 3 – 7 days
TAS: 5 – 10 days
NT Metro: 3 – 6 days
NT Country: 5 – 10 days
WA: 5 – 10 days
For our Express Post deliveries:
ALL Metro: 1 day
ALL Country: 2 – 3 days
Please note, these are estimated shipping times. Weather, human error and other unforeseen circumstances can slow down your order. You will get an online tracking link to follow the progress of your order. If you need your order urgently, we encourage you to select the Express Post option at checkout.
If you suspect any problems or your order has not arrived by the ETA date, please contact us so we can follow it up. If you would like more clarity around dispatch times, including ETAs for goods shipping from our Melbourne warehouse, please contact us.
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