Star San Sanitizer (32 oz)
The no-rinse sanitizer that prevents 90% of all beginner disasters.
≈ $22–$24price range
Star San is an acid-based no-rinse sanitizer. Mix 1 oz with 5 gallons of water, spray or dip everything that touches your wine, and you're done. It foams. The foam is fine. 'Don't fear the foam' is a real phrase in this hobby.
A single 32 oz jug will last you literal years. Get this one item, use it every time, and your sanitization problems mostly go away.
Where to buy
We don't sell this — these links go to retailers who do. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
It's the difference between making wine and making vinegar.
Mandatory for every batch. The single most important thing on this whole list.
- 32 oz concentrate
- No-rinse formula
- Mix 1 oz per 5 gallons
- Lasts ~2 years for most home setups
Goes well with
Cleaning$18–$20PBW Cleaner (1 lb)
The actual cleaner. For the part Star San can't do.
Cleaning$14–$16Bottle + Carboy Brush Set
For getting into the corners no sanitizer can reach on its own.