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Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-11-09T21:38:57+00:00

Not surprised at your result.
As I would expect, but sometimes until you do it yourself, you don't believe it.

It can save a few pennies, and if you have the storage/brew capacity, is no hardship.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:38 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-11-09T17:54:58+00:00

ok just done a wash with half a pack of VS to try and it works just fine .took about 18 days to finish sat at 21c in fermentation fridge low and slow
tastes great very clean used 5kg sugar.if you are in no hurry may save you a few quid over a long period.not sure if its any better than a full pack using 5kg sugar.i suppose if you are really penny pinching its worth it.
just wanted to see if it worked.

Statistics: Posted by ninja_geezer — Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:54 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-19T06:38:19+00:00

Absolutely. Full marks

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:38 am

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-18T22:19:53+00:00

Indeed.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:19 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-18T18:47:21+00:00

RumJohn wrote:
Had to chuckle at your first run not turning out as expected but you drank it all anyway.

Waste not want not, eh :p

Statistics: Posted by Racker — Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:47 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-15T22:48:48+00:00

Persistent buggers usually get there.
I accept my many failings.
Persistance I do possess.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:48 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-15T00:56:53+00:00

@Racker: A good “neutral“ should be odorless and tastless. That is what you should aim for in a neutral. But that will take some decent equipment, knowlege and experience. Based on your questions and comments, some reading will answer a lot or your queries.

Had to chuckle at your first run not turning out as expected but you drank it all anyway.

Keep at it. It will all come together.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:56 am

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-14T21:03:07+00:00

Its not a bad quick fix if you run out of neutral.
Just 5kg of sugar is best and fastest.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:03 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-14T18:58:36+00:00

It does seem that of all the Turbos out there, VS is the most benign.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:58 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-14T07:28:47+00:00

Thanks guys. After this wash, i'm going to give one of the recipes here a try, since I've heard such good things about them.I just had the VS and sugar hanging around so I thought i'd give it a try rather than go shopping :p

Statistics: Posted by Racker — Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:28 am

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-14T07:09:59+00:00

I started with a turbo. Just the one.
Found this place. Moved on.

If you believe in the saying "crap in crap out" think the cleanest fermentation provides the cleanest spirit.
Quality not quantity.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:09 am

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-13T22:35:45+00:00

Not dissing replies posted here.
If you want to stck with a Turbo, then VS is the one to choose, and I would halve the pack to halve the cost, and only use 5Kg sugar.

Yes, clear it by putting somewhere cool or adding extra expensive finings.

Alternative Kale,Lentil washes are worth a try.
They are where I am now.
Might tell you something.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:35 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-13T20:26:04+00:00

What Brewhunter said....

If you haven't been there yet, have a gander at the Recipes section here. In particular pay attention to the kale recipe as it's a goody accepted as providing a clearly neutral result.
Point in favour particularly is you can just toss some dried bread yeast at it. Worth a read

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:26 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-13T14:32:58+00:00

Stand it somewhere cool like on the floor in the garage for a few days or you could use finings if you can't wait. Be patient, always strip then rerun through still and read up on making cuts and your vodka will be fine.

Statistics: Posted by Brewhunter — Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:32 pm

Re: Full or half a pack of Vodka Star for a 25lt wash?

2017-09-13T13:45:16+00:00

Thanks man. What's a good technique for letting a wash clear? Do I just leave it for ages, or do I leave it outside for a night or something? Do you get many off flavours when making a neutral with it/ thanks

Statistics: Posted by Racker — Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:45 pm