STILL SPIRITS TURBO YEAST GUIDE

Select the right turbo for your needs

CLASSIC 6 CLASSIC 8 PURE FAST HEAT

Characteristics

Low fermenation odour

The very best all rounder

Premium quality

Extreme speed

The best in hot conditions

Sugar quantity

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Turbo Sugar

7 kg (15.4 lb)
Dextrose

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Turbo Sugar

8 kg (17.6 lb)
Turbo Sugar

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Turbo Sugar

7 kg (15.4 lb)
Dextrose

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Turbo Sugar

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Dextrose

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Turbo Sugar

6 kg (13.2 lb)
Dextrose

Fermentation capabilities

9-10 days at
15°C (59°F)

4-5 days at
30°C (86°F)

9-10 days at
15°C (59°F)

4-5 days at
30°C (86°F)

3 days at
18°C (64°F)

2 days at
30°C (86°F)

10 days at
16°C (61°F)

5 days at
25°C (77°F)

6-7 days at
20°C-24°C
(68°F-75°F)

6-7 days at
20°C-24°C
(68°F-75°F)

24 Hours at
20°C (68°F)

22 Hours at
30°C (86°F)

24 Hours at
20°C (68°F)

22 Hours at
30°C (86°F)

3-4 days at
25°C (77°F)

2-3 days at
35°C (95°F)

3-4 days at
25°C (77°F)

2-3 days at
35°C (95°F)

Water start temperature

30°C (86°F)

30°C (86°F)

40°C (104°F)

30°C (86°F)

30°C (86°F)

30°C (86°F)

40°C (104°F)

40°C (104°F)

20°C (68°F)

20°C (68°F)

Water start volume

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

20 L
(5.3 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

21 L
(5.5 US Gal)

Air temperature tolerance

Max 30°C
(86°F)

Max 30°C
(86°F)

Max 30°C
(86°F)

Max 25°C
(77°F)

Max 24°C
(75°F)

Max 24°C
(75°F)

Max 30°C
(86°F)

Max 30°C
(86°F)

Max 40°C
(104°F)

Max 40°C
(104°F)

Operational air temperature range

15°C-30°C
(59°F-86°F)

15°C-30°C
(59°F-86°F)

18°C-30°C
(64°F-86°F)

16°C-25°C
(61°F-77°F)

18°C-24°C
(64°F-75°F)

18°C-24°C
(64°F-75°F)

20°C-30°C
(68°F-86°F)

20°C-30°C
(68°F-86°F)

20°C-40°C
(68°F-104°F)

20°C-40°C
(68°F-104°F)

Optimum air temperature

22°C
(72°F)

22°C
(72°F)

25°C
(77°F)

20°C
(68°F)

20°C
(68°F)

20°C
(68°F)

25°C
(77°F)

25°C
(77°F)

30°C
(86°F)

30°C
(86°F)

Approximate ethanol percentage

14.0%

15.0%

14.5%

20%

14.0%

15.0%

13.5%

12.5%

14.0%

13.0%

Distillate quality

4.5/5

4.5/5

4/5

4/5

5/5

5/5

3.5/5

3.5/5

4/5

4/5

Quantity pot still (50%)

5.9 L
(1.6 US Gal)

6.1 L
(1.6 US Gal)

6 L
(1.6 US Gal)

8.9 L
(2.4 US Gal)

5.9 L
(1.6 US Gal)

6.1 L
(1.6 US Gal)

5.8 L
(1.5 US Gal)

5.6 L
(1.5 US Gal)

5.9 L
(1.6 US Gal)

5.7 L
(1.5 US Gal)

Quantity reflux still (70%)

3.9 L
(1.0 US Gal)

4.1 L
(1.1 US Gal)

4 L
(1.1 US Gal)

6.2 L
(1.6 US Gal)

3.9 L
(1.0 US Gal)

4.1 L
(1.1 US Gal)

3.8 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.7 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.9 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.8 L
(1.0 US Gal)

Quantity super reflux still (80%)

3.0 L
(0.8 US Gal)

3.2 L
(0.8 US Gal)

3.1 L
(0.8 US Gal)

5.2 L
(1.4 US Gal)

3.0 L
(0.8 US Gal)

3.2 L
(0.8 US Gal)

2.9 L
(0.8 US Gal)

2.8 L
(0.7 US Gal)

3.0 L
(0.8 US Gal)

2.9 L
(0.8 US Gal)

Quantity T500 still (93%)

3.6 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.8 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.7 L
(1.0 US Gal)

5.3 L
(1.4 US Gal)

3.6 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.8 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.5 L
(0.9 US Gal)

3.4 L
(0.9 US Gal)

3.6 L
(1.0 US Gal)

3.5 L
(0.9 US Gal)

STILL SPIRITS TURBO YEAST INFORMATION

The most vitally important thing to do to create the perfect wash is to start with the correct volume and temperature of the water before adding the sugar.
Refer to the table above for the perfect combination for the yeast and sugar you are fermenting. Getting this right means you will be at the perfect start temperature for the yeast and can add the yeast as soon as the sugar is dissolved. The minute the Turbo starts working it starts to remove oxygen and lowers the pH of the wash. This prevents any contamination from unwanted yeast and bacteria that will invariably also be present from the environment.

Never add more than the required amount of sugar and take care to dissolve thoroughly. Using too much sugar, or inadequately dissolving sugar, will result in slow fermentation. In extreme cases, fermentation will cease. Any undissolved sugar may kill yeast and you will start with the wrong volume. It will also reduce alcohol yield and quality.

A lot of heat is produced during Turbo Yeast fermentation and the liquid temperature can often be several degrees higher (in fact 8°C (46°F) higher for Turbo Fast) than the air temperature outside the fermenter. The majority of heat is generated in the first 12-36 hours, so if using a heat pad, do not switch on until day 2 when the temperature has dropped. Heat pads should not be used for Turbo Fast.

Still Spirit Turbo Yeast Classic 8
£3.95

Still Spirit Turbo Yeast Fast
£4.45

Still Spirit Turbo Yeast Heat
£3.65

Still Spirit Turbo Yeast Pure
£3.95