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Re: Vodka Yeast

2012-12-18T05:54:48+00:00

When I make vodka star batches I just ferment it and clear it with time. Start to finish fermenting takes about a week or so the I just leave it for a further week and its clear enough to rack and de-gas.

Then if I use my smart still I just ensure that there's a handful of ceramic rings in the bottom and use a capful of distillers conditioner in the mix (anti-foaming agent).

The nature of the puking/burping of a smart still means its prudent to run it away from places where you might have kids/pets etc.

Once its run let it down to less than 40% and you can redistill it and even an air still will get you 80% spirit......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:54 am

Re: Vodka Yeast

2012-12-15T09:26:57+00:00

If you're using an Airstill I'd advise clearing completely because the clearer the wash is the less likely your still will puke.

If using any other still I would also consider the after use cleaning to be much simpler if the wash going in is clear.

It only takes a little time.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:26 am

Re: Vodka Yeast

2012-12-14T21:05:33+00:00

ah right, do i have to clear, would it not clear as you double distill and triple filter? can i just use vin clear that id use for wine etc if i have to

Statistics: Posted by Distillingchris — Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:05 pm

Re: Vodka Yeast

2012-12-14T14:44:44+00:00

If its vodka star just rack it into a clean fermenter and degas it will clear in about a week if you want it sooner add turbo klar alan

Statistics: Posted by alan — Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:44 pm

Vodka Yeast

2012-12-14T13:56:28+00:00

Hi when using the vodka turbo yeast do you need to put anythin in it after fermentaion or just de gas and then strip run it.

Statistics: Posted by Distillingchris — Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:56 pm