{"product_id":"stainless-steel-degasser","title":"Stainless Steel Degasser","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Whizz Stick — Stainless Steel Wine Degasser\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drill-powered degassing tool designed to agitate wine after fermentation without introducing oxygen. The stainless steel shaft is approximately 35cm to the bung, with food-grade plastic paddles and a high-density plastic bung. Fits our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11-litre-glass-carboy\"\u003e11L\u003c\/a\u003e and 23L glass carboys. Simply attach to a 3\/8\" variable speed drill and away you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur preferred method to check if the wine is fully degassed: taste it — if you can taste bubbles, it's not done yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Degassing Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDegassing is a vital step in the final stages of winemaking. It involves removing the suspended carbon dioxide left over from fermentation. Even sparkling wine begins as a still wine and must be free of CO₂ before the secondary carbonation process begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving too much CO₂ in your wine can:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave what should be a still wine carbonated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent the wine from clearing properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the perception of acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamstead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52625892180311,"sku":"2472","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/degasser.jpg?v=1778331727","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/stainless-steel-degasser","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}