Syphons & Racking

Syphons & Racking Equipment for Home Brewing

Shop syphons and racking equipment for home brewing, winemaking and cider making. Transfer beer, wine and cider safely between fermentation vessels while reducing sediment carryover and limiting oxygen exposure. Our range includes auto syphons, racking canes, tubing and transfer accessories for every home brewer.

Transfer Beer, Wine & Cider with Confidence

Moving your beer, wine or cider between fermentation vessels is one of the most important stages of the brewing process. Using quality syphons and racking equipment helps reduce oxidation, minimise sediment transfer and improve the clarity of your finished drink.

Whether you're transferring to a secondary fermenter, bottling bucket or keg, the right equipment makes the job quicker, cleaner and more reliable.

If you're new to home brewing, browse our beer starter kits, wine starter kits and cider starter kits.

What Is Racking?

Racking is the process of transferring beer, wine or cider away from sediment into another sanitised vessel.

This helps improve clarity, reduces unwanted flavours from spent yeast and prepares your drink for conditioning, bottling or ageing.

Many home brewers rack multiple times during fermentation to achieve a cleaner finished product.

Auto Syphons vs Traditional Syphons

Auto syphons simplify the transfer process by starting the flow quickly with minimal effort, while traditional syphons remain a reliable and cost-effective choice for many brewers.

Both options help move liquid efficiently while reducing disturbance to sediment.

Choosing the right option depends on your brewing setup and batch size.

Using Syphons for Wine Making

Syphons are widely used throughout the winemaking process.

Many winemakers transfer wine between glass demijohns and carboys during clarification and ageing before moving it into bottles.

Browse our wine making supplies collection for additional equipment to support every stage of winemaking.

Using Syphons for Beer & Cider

Home brewers and cider makers also rely on syphons when transferring beer and cider to bottling buckets or kegs.

These tools work alongside our fermentation vessels, bottling equipment and kegging and dispensing collections.

Careful transfers help preserve flavour, clarity and carbonation potential.

Cleaning Transfer Equipment

Because syphons come into direct contact with finished beer, wine and cider, they should always be cleaned and sanitised before use.

Browse our cleaning and sanitising collection to keep transfer equipment in excellent condition.

Good sanitation practices reduce contamination risk and help produce consistently high-quality results.

Build a Better Brewing Setup

Many brewers combine quality transfer equipment with products from our brewing equipment, hydrometers and refractometers, fermentation vessels and bottling equipment collections.

These upgrades improve workflow, efficiency and the overall brewing experience.

Syphons & Racking Equipment FAQs

What is a brewing syphon?

A brewing syphon is used to transfer beer, wine or cider between fermentation vessels while leaving sediment behind.

What is the difference between an auto syphon and a racking cane?

An auto syphon starts liquid flow automatically, while a racking cane is a simple rigid tube that requires manual priming.

Do I need to rack beer before bottling?

Many brewers rack beer before bottling to improve clarity, although the exact process depends on the recipe and brewing method.

Can I use the same syphon for beer and wine?

Yes. Many syphons are suitable for beer, wine and cider provided they are cleaned and sanitised thoroughly between uses.

How do I clean brewing syphons?

Use products from our cleaning and sanitising collection and allow all equipment to dry before storage.

Related Collections

• Fermentation Vessels
• Glass Demijohns & Carboys
• Bottling Equipment
• Kegging & Dispensing
• Wine Making Supplies
• Hydrometers & Refractometers
• Cleaning & Sanitising
• Beer Kits
• Wine Kits