Vodka Yeast

[Distillingchris]

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.

[alan]

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

[Distillingchris]

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

[Almanac]

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

[Phantom]

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......