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black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:41 am
by inksanity
Could i use 1kg of molasses as a yeast nutrient would that work in a 10L suger wash using bread yeast

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:10 pm
by gaza the instructor
Are you trying to make rum?

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:14 pm
by Anavrin
Yes I would say it would ferment dry without any other nutrient, but like gaza said it'll be technically a rum.

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:37 pm
by Easydrinker
Agreeing with both prior posts.
I see it as being sufficient nutrient, and also has a shade of Rum about it,I would view that amount as being a shade only though.

Robert.

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:42 pm
by inksanity
Yip i understand it would technically be a rum but had two 500g laying about and bread yeast and no other nutrients so just wanted to check first would have very ltttle flavor coming thru thats ok

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:02 pm
by Easydrinker
Do let us know how it goes..... ;)

Robert.

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:59 am
by Mash
Molasses does bring some flavour through in an AS.
SO if you are aiming for neutral... I use use them 1 at a time.

If you are doing a 'lob on' [I have one to do soon with assorted fermentables inc turkish delight] - then nay worries.

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:13 pm
by chill
It will have a very, very strong flavour coming through. I've done this. Unless you like the taste of blackstrap, it will be horrid! It won't carbon filter out either. I kept a bottle to see if it ages into something drinkable. The rest went down the drain. Mind you, I rather hate the taste of blackstrap molasses.

Re: black strap mollases as yeast nutrients ?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:50 pm
by Easydrinker
Point taken mate!
You hate Black strap!
Vociferously. :D

My go to marinade for home smoked fish. ;D

Robert.