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Still Spirits Fast Turbo Yeast (250g)

Still Spirits Fast Turbo Yeast (250g)

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Still Spirits Fast Turbo Yeast is a yeast and nutrient mix for when speed matters: it ferments 6 kg of sugar in less than 24 hours while still producing very good distillate quality.

Key features

  • Yeast and nutrient in one sachet - nothing else to measure out
  • Ferments a full 6 kg sugar wash in about a day
  • Works across a wide 20-30°C temperature range

Specs

  • Wash: 6 kg sugar made up to 21 L
  • Fermentation time: about 24 hours at 20°C, about 22 hours at 30°C
  • Approximate yield with a T500 reflux condenser: 3.6 L at 93% ABV with Turbo Sugar, or 3.8 L at 93% ABV with dextrose

How to use

  1. Clean and sanitise all equipment.
  2. Make up 21 L of water at the right start temperature and dissolve 6 kg of sugar.
  3. Add the Turbo Yeast and Turbo Carbon, then ferment.
  4. Clear with Turbo Clear before distilling.

Who it's for

Distillers who want a wash ready to clear the next day.

Complete the set

Please note: in the UK, distilling spirits requires a licence from HMRC.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much sugar does it take?

6 kg of sugar, made up to a 21 L wash.

How fast is it?

About 24 hours at 20°C and about 22 hours at 30°C.

Do I need Turbo Carbon?

Still Spirits add Turbo Carbon with the yeast in their instructions, and recommend clearing with Turbo Clear before distilling.

How much spirit will I get?

Still Spirits quote about 3.6 L at 93% ABV with Turbo Sugar, or 3.8 L at 93% ABV with dextrose, using a T500 reflux condenser.