This is an all-grain unhopped fresh wash designed to be fermented and what you do after that is fully up to you!
This would be a great wash for a single malt whisky or even as a base for a grain based vodka or gin.
The one stop all-grain distillers wash, Made with Australian Ale Malt and Carahell comes with all the aids to make the perfect Whisky wash!
NOTE: Supplied in a 16.5 litre HDPE cube. These kits are generally designed to add 3 litres of water immediately prior to fermentation to achieve the ideal balance. You may if you wish, not add the extra water for a richer, higher gravity version.
This is the Fresh Wort Kit | Bundle option:
Available as only the Fresh Wort Kit here:
- Distillers Wash | Fresh Wort Kit only (Yeast and aids SOLD Separately)
DESCRIPTION
Made with Australian Ale Malt and Carahell
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Approximate cube volume: 16.5L
- Starting Gravity: 1.080 can be diluted down
- Est ABV: 7.5%
- Malts: Australian Pale Ale Malt, Carahell
DIRECTIONS
- Pitch the Still Spirits | Distillers Yeast Whisky and Still Spirits | Distillers Enzymes | Glucoamylase - sprinkle on top of the wash.
- Add Still Spirits | Turbo Carbon (Massage packet to remove lumps before opening, stir well to disperse)
- Allow to ferment in the temperature range 20-35C. A cooler fermentation will produce less esters and take longer to ferment for an arguably cleaner more pure flavour. A warmer fermentation will ferment more quickly and produce some more ester character to your wash and final spirit. For whisky aim for a higher ferment, for gin and vodka set lower and longer.
- Fermentation should be completed within 3-5 days. Wait for two consecutive days of consistent low Hydrometer readings.
- Once fermentation is complete. Stir the wash vigorously to remove all of the remaining CO2. Once degassed, add the contents of Part A of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g stir well, then leave for 1 hour to stand.
- After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g 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 to clear for 24 hours. During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking all unwanted yeast and sediment with it to the bottom. If you have temperature control of your fermenter or an old fridge feel free to crash chill to assist with clarification of your wash before distillation.
- Always use Turbo Clear after fermentation to remove solids before distillation. If Turbo Clear is not used, the impurities trapped by Turbo Carbon will be released during the boil.
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Proceed to distil the wash to create your spirit!
Alternative Yeast Recommendations:
Recommended Aids: