{"product_id":"sulphur-wicks-barrel-sterilising-10-pack","title":"Sulphur Wicks for Wine \u0026 Beer Barrels – 10 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSulphur Wicks for Oak Barrel Disinfection – 10 Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003esulphur wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e are a simple, effective way to sterilise wooden barrels and prevent spoilage during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re prepping a new barrel, maintaining a used one, or keeping an empty cask safe between batches — sulphur wicks are a go-to tool for home winemakers and brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10-pack offers clean, drip-free burning and is suitable for barrels up to several hundred litres in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 sulphur wicks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for disinfecting oak barrels and storage spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dripping wax – safe, clean burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard dosage: 1\/2 wick per 100 L of barrel volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing and disinfecting new wooden barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining and reusing used barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoring barrels when empty between vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Sulphur Wicks in Barrel Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Disinfecting a New Barrel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with 10g \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/acids-deacidifiers\/3869-tartaric-acid-50g.html\"\u003etartaric acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e per litre of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet soak for 4–5 days, then drain fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn 1\/2 wick per 100 L of barrel volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill immediately with wine or beer (gently)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Cleaning a Used Barrel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub interior with hot soda solution (1 kg soda per 10 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse well, then soak with tartaric acid solution (10 g\/L for 2–3 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain fully, burn 1\/4 wick per 100 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Storing an Empty Barrel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse immediately after emptying – never leave dregs inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet dry fully, then burn 1\/4 wick per 100 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal with a wooden or silicone bung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, humid place (12–17°C, 70% RH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat burning 1\/4 wick every 3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways light sulphur wicks in a well-ventilated area. Never leave a burning wick unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a tight-fitting bung handy to seal the barrel immediately after disinfection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616135049559,"sku":"97","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5914.jpg?v=1769185104","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/sulphur-wicks-barrel-sterilising-10-pack","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}