STILL SPIRITS TURBO YEAST GUIDE
Select the right turbo for your needs
| CLASSIC 6 | CLASSIC 8 | PURE | FAST | HEAT | |
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Characteristics |
Low fermenation odour |
The very best all rounder |
Premium quality |
Extreme speed |
The best in hot conditions |
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Sugar quantity |
6 kg (13.2 lb) |
6 kg (13.2 lb) |
6 kg (13.2 lb) |
6 kg (13.2 lb) |
6 kg (13.2 lb) |
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Fermentation capabilities |
9-10 days at |
3 days at |
6-7 days at |
24 Hours at |
3-4 days at |
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Water start temperature |
30°C (86°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
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Water start volume |
21 L |
21 L |
21 L |
21 L |
21 L |
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Air temperature tolerance |
Max 30°C |
Max 30°C |
Max 24°C |
Max 30°C |
Max 40°C |
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Operational air temperature range |
15°C-30°C |
18°C-30°C |
18°C-24°C |
20°C-30°C |
20°C-40°C |
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Optimum air temperature |
22°C |
25°C |
20°C |
25°C |
30°C |
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Approximate ethanol percentage |
14.0% |
14.5% |
14.0% |
13.5% |
14.0% |
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Distillate quality |
4.5/5 |
4/5 |
5/5 |
3.5/5 |
4/5 |
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Quantity pot still (50%) |
5.9 L |
6 L |
5.9 L |
5.8 L |
5.9 L |
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Quantity reflux still (70%) |
3.9 L |
4 L |
3.9 L |
3.8 L |
3.9 L |
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Quantity super reflux still (80%) |
3.0 L |
3.1 L |
3.0 L |
2.9 L |
3.0 L |
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Quantity T500 still (93%) |
3.6 L |
3.7 L |
3.6 L |
3.5 L |
3.6 L |
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.