How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

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How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby tealby » Fri May 26, 2017 10:42 pm

I only have one packet of Turbo yeast will that be enough for a 50 litre wash ? or do i need to double up ?
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby Easydrinker » Fri May 26, 2017 11:22 pm

Back in the days that I used Turbo's, I soon discovered that I could halve the amount of turbo to a wash, or double the wash size.
You may want to do yourself the next favour, and only use 10Kg sugar to a 50 litre wash.
It will finish quicker and cleaner.


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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby tealby » Sat May 27, 2017 1:50 am

That sounds good to me savings all around many thanks i will give that a go
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby Capt-Cudellez » Sat May 27, 2017 5:38 pm

What he said ;D

If you are after a clean wash and doing 10kg sugar in 50L, try pitching the yeast with the wash a bit cooler than recomended - about 20oC, The temps don't seem to run away as much, but it will takes a tiny bit longer to finish fermenting.
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby gaza the instructor » Sat May 27, 2017 9:40 pm

Rather have a full bottle in front of me
than a full frontal lobotomy
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby packapoo » Sun May 28, 2017 5:53 am

At the possible risk of offending, but directly addressing the question......none....

(I don't know what's hard to understand here....)
I seldom take myself seriously....
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby gaza the instructor » Sun May 28, 2017 8:25 pm

Oh true answer. Cruel but true.
Re worded; Do I need more of my normal Turbo yeast
to ferment 50ltrs. The answer is one pack will do ok.
10kg sugar and one pack.
Rather have a full bottle in front of me
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby Easydrinker » Sun May 28, 2017 11:24 pm

Softly, softly, catchy monkey.

You can guide or advise someone.
Or
You can beat them over the head with the big stick of your choice.

I have learned from the many mistakes that I have made what works for me.
That may not be the same for someone else.
I accept that.

It is their choice.
And I will offer the advice that I best see fit at the time that I am asked.

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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby Curmudgeon » Tue May 30, 2017 7:11 pm

I'm not as subtle as Robert.

Apart from vodka star, DO NOT USE TURBO YEAST

and yes, one packet is fine for 50 litres ;D
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby packapoo » Tue May 30, 2017 7:57 pm

:o
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:D
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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby Easydrinker » Tue May 30, 2017 11:19 pm

LOL at you guys!

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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby ninja_geezer » Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:22 pm

gaza the instructor wrote:Cheap Vodka Star yeast anyone.
http://www.discountbrew.co.uk/spirits-d ... o-yeast-db


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Re: How much Turbo yeast do i need for a 50 litre wash?

Postby gaza the instructor » Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:45 am

Need to get on them quick mate.Never mind Alinsons
is always on offer at Tesco's.I have 3 x 25ltr
Kale washes on the go and 3 stripped ready for
spirit run today.
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