Below is a list of equipment as a new winemaker you’ll want to acquire. This gives prospective members and idea of the equipment they will need and the approximate cost of making wine as a hobby.
New Member Equipment List
Equipment (Must Haves)
Carboys- 3-4 19 L. $10-$20 each
Empty Bottles- 4-5 cases $12-15 per case or free
One Gal. Jugs- 2-3 $2.00 each
Airlocks & bungs- 4-5 $1-$1.5 each
Five Gal. Pails- 2-3 $5.00 ea. or free with juice
Hydrometer $10.00
Siphon Tube- 2 (Large & small) Total $20
Bottle filler- Total $7.50
Wine thief- $3.00
Thermometer-$10.00
Funnel- 2 (large & small) Total $5.00
Spoon long handle- $5.00
Bottle tree & Rinser- $60 Total $60.00
Brush (bottle+carboy) Total$10.00
Tap bottle washer-$10.00
Corker Floor model- $25-$100
Corks- $100-$250/1000
Nice to Have
PH Meter- Portable- Total $100.00
SO2 Meter- $350.00
Wine Filter- Total $300.00
Refractometer- Total $80.00
Pressure Bottler Total $200.00
Small Barrels- $250.00 – $400.00