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Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-11-02T14:02:50+00:00

If you cut down to 5 or at most 6 kg's of sugar per 25 litres you'll be fine with most yeast/nutrient combos and one packet will easily do 50 litres. I personally would vote for vodka star out of the alcotec options.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:02 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-31T11:41:42+00:00

Decided to split difference and run 3 pouches for 28 kg which is around the upper limit on the pack so far so good
BTW creative wine making are doing a BOGOF ie 2 packs for £3.99

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:41 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-25T21:50:25+00:00

Not as appealing to me as making your own hooch.
But different strokes for different folks.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:50 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-25T05:36:52+00:00

Good idea. I think might buy a spinning wheel and take up knitting.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:36 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-24T18:13:13+00:00

Thanks Mash.....

Then again, I could always get a filter....

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:13 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-24T06:00:57+00:00

Absolutely right to blame it.
It does impart a flavour, which is now recognised in modern oenology.
As does sugar beet sugar, as opposed to cane. I have tested and proved both.

It is a blend which contains diammonium phosphate (DAP) as one of its main ingredients.

It is not a problem if used gently as a corrective measure and will filter out.

Better to get your nutritional requirements elsewhere.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:00 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-23T18:10:11+00:00

Does anyone know exactly what Trono is

It's one substance that I've rightly or wrongly blamed for imparting unwelcome tastes.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:10 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-23T05:13:15+00:00

The yeast will. Yes.
I have done 350 on 10g.

However Alcotec also has a nutrient blend. I am not sure if that will stretch or not. On the face of it not.

Give it a go, keep some Tronozymol handy and if you smell rotten eggs lob some in.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:13 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-22T22:10:57+00:00

packapoo wrote:
I seldom take myself.....

Yup...
And "There is no ...."

@ AT, What you suggest seems reasonable to me.
Have not tried it at that volume, but from my experience can't see why it would not scale up.

Eobert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:10 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-22T16:23:13+00:00

I've always done 7 kg sugar per 25 litres and I've now got a 120 litre fermenter so do 100 litres at a time
Captain do you reckon I might get away with 2 packs of alcotec 48 ? I'm sure the yeast should breed happily
Doesn't need to go especially quick btw

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:23 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-22T03:18:20+00:00

I seldom take myself.....

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:18 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-21T21:19:54+00:00

How you get there, cost and effort, filtering >:D even.
It is only important that you do.
In a way that suits you.

If I didn't know you better Packs', I might think you were spoiling for a fight.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:19 pm

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-21T10:48:01+00:00

I use Alcotec 48, a single pack in a 50l wash with 10Kg sugar and a couple of scoops of malt.
I pitch cool sub 20oC else the temps run away, set the heater to 25oC and it's nice and steady.

The packs are about £2.50 each if you buy a box of 13, 33 quid for yeast to do 650l of wash seems a small out lay for the hassle free aspect.

If you're into regrowing yeast, I get it, I do that with my rum, but for a neutral sugar wash, I just cant get that excited about it

Statistics: Posted by Capt-Cudellez — Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:48 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-20T05:48:39+00:00

I think it is also about the balance between the wash, still and the operator.

A potstill will pass through a lot more flavour (good or bad) than a bubble column.

A good hand can make a better job of any wash.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:48 am

Re: Alcotec 48 hr

2017-10-20T03:30:23+00:00

Don't think I've ever claimed they don't work Robert.

They just don't work for me. ....Not that I didn't notice the 'f' word in AT's post. Always paying attention..... >:D

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:30 am