Additives & Spices
Additives and Spices for Brewing, Mead, Cider, and Wine
Additives and spices help tune water chemistry, fermentation health, clarity, acidity, flavor, and aroma after the main ingredients are chosen. This collection brings together brewing salts, acids, enzymes, clarifiers, yeast nutrients, stabilizers, spices, fruit peels, and other small additions used across beer, mead, cider, wine, sake, kombucha, and hard seltzer.
Use additives with a clear purpose. Some products belong in the mash or kettle, some support yeast during fermentation, and others are used after fermentation for clarification or stabilization. Always follow the individual product directions and match the addition to the beverage and process stage.
Shop by Additive Type
- Water and mash adjustments: salts, acids, pH tools, and mash-support products for dialing in brewing water and process control.
- Clarifiers and finings: options such as BrewTan B (Tanal B), Biofine Clear, Whirlfloc, Irish moss, gelatin, bentonite, chitosan, and kieselsol.
- Yeast nutrients and enhancers: browse yeast nutrients and fermentation enhancers such as Fermaid O, Fermaid K, Go-Ferm, zinc support, and yeast starter nutrients.
- Spices and flavor additions: citrus peels, herbs, spices, and other ingredients for recipe development and finishing touches.
Process First, Additive Second
The best additive is the one that solves the actual process need. If the goal is clearer beer, choose the fining by timing and haze source. If the goal is healthier fermentation, start with the yeast strain, gravity, must or wort composition, and nutrient plan. If the goal is flavor, dose carefully and keep notes so the result can be repeated.
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Whirlfloc Tablets (10 Pack) – Kettle Finings for Clear Beer
SoCal Brewing SupplyGet Brighter, Clearer Beer with Easy-to-Use Whirlfloc Tablets Whirlfloc Tablets are a simple, reliable way to improve wort clarity and help your fi...
View full detailsWyeast 1.5 oz Beer Yeast Nutrient Blend – Boost Fermentation Health
Wyeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Wyeast Beer Yeast Nutrient Blend | 1.5 oz Wyeast Beer Nutrient Blend is a beer-focused yeast nutrient for wort that needs extra fermentation suppor...
View full detailsCalcium Sulfate (Gypsum)
SoCal Brewing SupplyCalcium Sulfate (Gypsum) for Brewing Water Adjustment Calcium sulfate, commonly called gypsum, is a brewing water salt used to add calcium and sulf...
View full detailsCalcium Chloride | Food Grade
SoCal Brewing SupplyCalcium Chloride for Brewing and Water Adjustment | 2 oz & 1 lb Quantities Calcium Chloride is an essential brewing salt used to enhance water ...
View full detailsWhite Labs Brewzyme-D (10 mL) | ALDC | Diacetyl Prevention for Beer
White LabsWhite Labs Brewzyme-D : 10 mL ALDC Enzyme for Diacetyl Elimination Prevent Diacetyl Off-Flavors and Achieve Clean, Professional-Tasting Beer White ...
View full detailsLactic Acid 88% for Mash and Sparge Water pH Adjustment
SoCal Brewing Supply5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Lactic Acid 88% for Mash and Sparge Water Adjustment Lactic Acid 88% is a familiar brewing acid for all-grain brewers who want better control over ...
View full detailsFermaid O Organic Yeast Nutrient | 12 g & 120 g
SoCal Brewing SupplyFermaid O Yeast Nutrient for Mead, Wine, Cider, and Beer Fermaid O is a DAP-free yeast autolysate nutrient from Lallemand used to support fermentat...
View full detailsBiofine Clear | Clarifying Agent for Beer, Wine & Cider
SoCal Brewing Supply5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Biofine Clear for Beer, Wine, and Cider Clarification Biofine Clear is a vegan-friendly liquid fining agent used after fermentation to help settle ...
View full detailsWhite Labs Zinc Buddy | 3 Pack of 10 ml
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
White Labs Zinc Buddy : 3 Pack of 10 ml Vials for Yeast Fermentation Health Enhance Yeast Health and Fermentation Performance White Labs Zinc Buddy...
View full detailsWhite Labs Clarify Ferm (10 mL) | Improve Clarity | WLE4000
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
White Labs Clarify Ferm : WLE4000 | 10 mL Clarity Enzyme Enhance Clarity and Stability Without Impacting Flavor White Labs Clarify Ferm is a highly...
View full detailsFermax Yeast Nutrient | 2 oz & 1 lb
SoCal Brewing Supply4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Fermax Yeast Nutrient for Beer, Wine, Mead, and Cider Fermax Yeast Nutrient is a powdered fermentation nutrient used when yeast need more support t...
View full detailsCampden Tablets (25 pack) | Eliminate Chlorine in Tap Water
CellarScience5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Sanitize, Stabilize, and Protect Your Fermentations Campden Tablets (Potassium Metabisulfite) are a must-have for winemakers, brewers, and mead mak...
View full detailsPotassium Metabisulfite | 2 oz. Bag for Homebrewing
SoCal Brewing SupplyElevate the quality and longevity of your home-brewed beverages with our 2 oz bag of Potassium Metabisulfite, an essential additive for both amateu...
View full detailsPotassium Sorbate | 2 oz. Bag for Homebrewing
SoCal Brewing SupplyPreserve the freshness and flavor of your home-brewed creations with our Potassium Sorbate, the go-to preservative for brewers who demand the highe...
View full detailsDried Sweet Orange Peel – 1 oz
SoCal Brewing SupplyDried Sweet Orange Peel for Brewing - 1 oz Dried sweet orange peel adds soft orange aroma and mild citrus flavor to beer, mead, cider, and other fe...
View full detailsPectic Enzyme Powder – 1 oz (Fruit Wine, Cider & Mead Clarifier)
BSG5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Clearer Cider, Wine & Fruit Ferments with Better Juice Extraction Pectic Enzyme Powder is a go-to fining and extraction aid for brewers, cider ...
View full detailsGo-Ferm Protect | Lallemand | Yeast Rehydration Nutrient
LallemandGo-Ferm Protect Yeast Rehydration Nutrient Go-Ferm Protect is a Lallemand yeast rehydration nutrient used in hydration water before pitching yeast....
View full detailsWyeast 1.5 oz Wine Yeast Nutrient Blend – Enhance Fermentation Health
WyeastWyeast Wine Yeast Nutrient Blend | 1.5 oz Wyeast Wine Nutrient Blend is made for wine, cider, and mead fermentations where juice, fruit, or honey m...
View full detailsFermaid K | 1oz & 80g Sizes
SoCal Brewing SupplyFermaid K Yeast Nutrient for Wine, Mead, Cider, and Fruit Fermentation Fermaid K is a complex yeast nutrient used when wine, mead, cider, or fruit ...
View full detailsKerry FermCap® S
KerryControl Foam and Prevent Messes During Boil & Fermentation Kerry FermCap® S is an essential brewing aid that helps homebrewers eliminate messy ...
View full detailsDried Bitter Orange Peel - 1 oz
BSGIntensify Your Brews with Bold, Zesty Citrus Dried Bitter Orange Peel brings a robust citrus flavor and slight tartness, making it an essential ing...
View full detailsBentonite Clarifier | Fining Agent for Wine & Mead
SoCal Brewing SupplyImprove Clarity and Stability in Your Wine, Cider, and Mead Bentonite is a natural, fine clay powder commonly used as a clarifying agent in winemak...
View full detailsIrish Moss Beer Clarifier, 1 oz
SoCal Brewing SupplyIrish Moss Beer Clarifier for Better Wort Clarity in the KettleIrish Moss is a classic kettle fining used near the end of the boil to help proteins...
View full detailsCitric Acid Powder for Brewing, Passivation and Cleaning
SoCal Brewing SupplyUseful Citric Acid Powder for Brewing, Passivation, and Cleaning Citric acid powder is a handy ingredient to keep around when you need an acid for ...
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