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Re: Vodka star

2018-07-16T18:46:47+00:00

ninja_geezer wrote:
Ive done quite a few VS washes now even tried 5kg sugar with half a pack of VS ,it works but takes weeks.so for the small saving not worth it to me.
i have tried still spirits turbo clear but to be honest i dont think it works that well on this .the one thing that works for me is sparkolloid powder i got it from the usa mail order ,amazon i think it was.1tbsp boiled for 5 mins in a cup of water then chuck it in give a really good stir then in 24 hours super clear ,worked on all the washes ive tried so far.

Well I'd guess that if you made a decent sized "yeast starter" to build the colony into about a litre, then you'd get away with 1 pack in 2 buckets of wash - because using half from dry means that the lag phase takes longer but also the nutrients that come with the yeast in the pack are also halved.

Hence you may need to add a bit more for both the buckets to ferment in the normal 1 week period.

As for sparkolloid, there's both cold mix and hot mix - you obviously got hot mix. I'm wondering if just using bentonite in a batch of wash up front would have the same effect....

Good effort mind, if it works and tastes good then all power to you.......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:46 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-16T18:08:07+00:00

Ive done quite a few VS washes now even tried 5kg sugar with half a pack of VS ,it works but takes weeks.so for the small saving not worth it to me.
i have tried still spirits turbo clear but to be honest i dont think it works that well on this .the one thing that works for me is sparkolloid powder i got it from the usa mail order ,amazon i think it was.1tbsp boiled for 5 mins in a cup of water then chuck it in give a really good stir then in 24 hours super clear ,worked on all the washes ive tried so far.

Statistics: Posted by ninja_geezer — Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:08 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-15T06:18:42+00:00

No doubt about that RJ, just suspected that if anyone would know of a "specific rum/molasses yeast" it'd be you.

But it seems that bread yeast does the trick........

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:18 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-15T01:25:03+00:00

@ Phantom. Although it is easier to get a lot of items these says as opposed to 5 or 10 years ago, I often have to make do with what is available. Many people think that because something is “Made In China“ , it is available here. Not the case. Most is made for export.

I use a Chinese bread yeast that is availabe in GB, I believe. Think I looked it up on Amazon a few years ago.

Angel Instant Dry Yeast. Sugar tolerant.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:25 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-13T22:28:57+00:00

Here a septic tank party...

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:28 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-13T07:41:55+00:00

I guess it depends which party you're going to

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:41 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T21:53:14+00:00

I am unsure of the sugar content of my septic tank, but my shit does smell of roses.
I don't think trub brings anything to the party, but suspect that it also taketh nothing away.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:53 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T09:24:05+00:00

I certainly will freeze.

Drying it out ...hmm. But you did make me think - perhaps it could be used in a bread recipe?

EDIT: A bit later.

Seems a lot of people bake bread with trub (beer brewing left overs) seems the hops add a bitterness, which can be overpowering. So as thats not a problem here ....

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:24 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T09:13:36+00:00

Maker wrote:
I have been playing with UJSSM and buccaneer bobs rum recently, I wondered if VS trub is a worthwhile additive to these, if it can be frozen it seems a shame to keep throwing it away.

As it happens I am on a septic tank so it sounds like it's not been wasted so far!

meh! VS is designed to do vodka/neutrals. Dunno about whats suggested for the sour mash, but it does seem that most "rum bashers" prefer bread yeast.........

RJ might have a better suggestion though.......

Equally, you could dry it out and use it for organic nutrients for something.........

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:13 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T08:59:24+00:00

I have been playing with UJSSM and buccaneer bobs rum recently, I wondered if VS trub is a worthwhile additive to these, if it can be frozen it seems a shame to keep throwing it away.

As it happens I am on a septic tank so it sounds like it's not been wasted so far!

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:59 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T09:21:59+00:00

ED, have to agree. But as long as you don't expect the same performance. IMO it would perform to the same as a natural wash.

Dead yeast cells are good nutrition, so yes there is a use for then.

But there's no need, if your pitching another pack of VS.

If you are a gardener they are great for the soil and the compost heap.

If you have a septic tank, they are brilliant for that.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:14 am

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-12T09:00:35+00:00

I don't expect the trub to add any of the excellerated properties of VS, I was just asking rather than tipping it down the drain is there a use for it?

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:10 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-11T21:43:09+00:00

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... 8&_sacat=0

This should take you there.

Even with short arms and long pockets, I would not choose to re-use VS yeasties from trub.
But whatever floats your boat..

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:43 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-11T13:33:20+00:00

I didnt attached link. Just try to search: TURBO YEAST SW20 48 in ebay and you will find it. Its sold in different quantities. Sorry for gramma. No auto correct on phone

Statistics: Posted by Leatherman — Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:33 pm

Re: Vodka star

2018-07-11T13:33:19+00:00

I didnt attached link. Just try to search: TURBO YEAST SW20 48 in ebay and you will find it. Its sold in different quantities. Sorry for gramma. No auto correct on phone

Statistics: Posted by Leatherman — Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:33 pm