Birdwatchers Sugar Wash

[Jaggie]

Set my first Birdwatchers Sugar Wash away today used

Sugar = 5.63kg
Tomato paste = 246g
lemon = 85 ml
yeast = 70 g
Epsom salts = .16

Starting SG was 1.070
Starting Temp was 30*c
running an immersion heater in it to keep it at 28*c Now just checking SG over the next few days and waiting

[Icefever]

So how's this going Jaggie?... it does seem to be a large amount of sugar.

[FullySilenced]

But he posted the starting SG so its just about a 11% Wash.. all said and done...

Not bad at all...

Happy Stillin,

FS

[FullySilenced]

FS

[Jaggie]

just checked the SG its 1.020 temp its a steady 28*C

[Icefever]

I'm just curious Jaggie....what was the total volume in your bucket??

[Jaggie]

25 liters i used the calc

http://shuggo.com/birdwatchers/calculator.htm

[Icefever]

Mmmm strange that...because if you use this sugar calc Here
5.63 kg sugar will give you a SG of 1.086. with a predicted 13.2% alcohol.
It just caught my eye that's why I asked about the amount of sugar...never done this recipe so will be watching your outcome.

[Mash]

I have not done the math, neither have the yeast and I suspect this might be the problem.

17g sugar gives 1% alcohol per litre. (and 1° Brix) It's a guide, not an absolute.

IMHO it is not always as straightforward. Temperature, choice of yeast, YAN & endpoint all affect the final % alcohol.

I have seen this figure quoted anywhere between 17g & 20 g. On the plus side, I find it much easier to work with than lb/oz and SG.

[Jaggie]

ok how i worked this was in the instructions it said "Add 805 of the sugar and 80% of the was and aim for a SG of 1.070" this make sense ? sorry for the confusion
Jag

[Almanac]

Hey Jag, Can you translate that into the Queens English Just pulling your leg but I don't understand the following,

"Add 805 of the sugar and 80% of the was and aim for a SG of 1.070..."

I think he part that really got me was the "Add 805 of the sugar and 80% of the was" This technical jargon is a killer

AM

[Jaggie]

yeah i'm sure you seen the typo lol very sorry was in a hurry. i must admit i am enjoying this forum. People reply with a good sense of humor. Big question of the day should i start another Birdwatchers wash or not ?

[Icefever]

Up to you boyo....try a lentil see the difference???

[Jaggie]

give me a recipe and method for 25 lites and i would try

[Icefever]

Try it's Here