Still Spirits T500 - Step 1: Making the Wash; Clean and Sanitize Equipment; Add Ingredients; Ferment

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3 [FERMENT] (DAY 1)
• Place lid on fermenter, half fill the airlock with
water and fit airlock into the rubber grommet on
the lid.
• Leave to ferment at 18-30°C (64-86°F), or as per
the recommendation on the yeast sachet, for
about 1 week or until the wash has stopped fizzing.
Note: The fermentation process produces various
aromas which may be unpleasant sometimes. It
will dissipate and won’t affect the quality of your
alcohol.
4 [CHECK THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG)]
(APPROX. DAY 6&7)
• Check the SG by floating the hydrometer in the
wash. The SG reading is the number on the scale
where the liquid cuts the glass. A fully fermented
wash will have an SG reading of approx. 0.990
or lower.
• The SG measurement will let you know when the
sugars have been converted into alcohol and your
wash is ready to be cleared.
• Fermentation is complete when SG has been
stable at 0.990 for 2 consecutive days.
5 [CLEAR YOUR WASH] (APPROX. DAY 7)
• Once fermentation is complete, stir the
wash vigorously to release all of the gas.
Once fully degassed, add Part A of the Turbo
Clear. Stir well and leave for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B evenly over the
top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread
it evenly. Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt
the clearing process.
• Leave for 24 hours minimum to allow the sediment
to settle at the bottom of the fermenter, leaving it
for a few extra days will allow it to clear better.
• Once cleared, your wash is ready to be distilled,
using the T500 Reflux Distillation System.
6 [STORING YOUR WASH]
• We recommend distilling a wash within one week
of clearing. The longer it is left, the more off
flavours may develop caused by autolysis of dead
yeast cells. It is likely to be fine for up to 8 weeks if
kept sealed and cool.
The first step in making a high quality spirit is to
produce a good, clean wash. It is recommended that
you always use the Still Spirits Turbo Yeast, Sugar
and Carbon range with the T500 Reflux Distillation
System for best results from your still. Regardless
of the size of your boiler, we recommend always
making up to 20-25 L (5-6 US Gal) wash at one time
using Still Spirits Production Packs or by purchasing
these products separately. If you do not distil the full
amount of wash at one time, this can be saved to be
distilled at a later date.
In this step you will need:
• Fully assembled 30 L (8 US Gal) fermenting
vessel (refer to the instructions which came with
the fermenter for assembly information).
• Cold Water Cleaner Detergent and No Rinse
Sanitiser (or an alternative cleaning and
sanitising product).
• Mixing spoon.
• Wash ingredients (water, sugar, carbon, yeast,
clearing agent).
• Hydrometer.
1 [CLEAN AND SANITISE YOUR EQUIPMENT]
(DAY 1)
• Clean and sanitise your 30 L (8 US Gal) fermenter.
• While cleaning and sanitising, check for any leaks
around the tap seal of the fermenter.
2 [ADD INGREDIENTS] (DAY 1)
• Once fermenter and equipment are sanitised,
shake off excess moisture, but do not rinse.
• Put sanitised spoon on top of the sanitised lid (lid
inner facing upwards to keep sanitised).
• Refer to the instructions on the yeast sachet for
the quantity and temperature of water, as well as
the quantity and type of sugar recommended.
• It is recommended to take a specific gravity
reading here and record it, this will allow you to be
certain fermentation has taken place and can aid
in troubleshooting later if required.
Note: If sugars are not fully dissolved, the
fermentation will be partial and you will get
less alcohol.
STEP 1
MAKING THE WASH