| Read Complete Questions & Answers | Ask a Question 9/8/2009 -- how can i flavor moonshine after it has been distilled?
4/28/2009 -- Alcotec 48 Hour Turbo Yeast + 8kg of grain white sugar (store bought) + 21L of tap water, fermented for 5 days (or until fermentation is done). If I were to, for sake of argument, a mental exercise mind you, add your Prestige Rum Spice Essence to this mix would it taste any good? Would this exercise, hypothetically, be worth doing in such a manner?
11/21/2008 -- IS THERE A RULE OF THUMBOF HOW MUCH YEAST TO USE PER GAL FOR SUGAR WASH THANKS
8/13/2008 -- 1) If a person from say Sweden wanted to ferment and distill a good drinkable alcohol, would your super start distiller's yeast be a good way to go?
2) Why is so much cheaper than others?
3) If it is not good for a beverage, what would you suggest to get a high alcohol content of the mash?
7/30/2008 -- I just bought a pound of your super start yeast and a pound of yeast nutrient. I have been reading the old post and to make a sugar water mash for ethanol in my fermenter bucket i would add 4oz of super start distillers yeast and 4oz of yeast nutrient to 6.5 gallons of water and 20 lbs of sugar, is that about right or did i miss something? thanks frank
5/10/2008 -- I am starting down the path of distilling fuel, and I need a good yeast and some information to use it. I am attempting to use byproduct glycerin from biodisiesel production. I will be making approximately 50 gal batches, water and glycerin. I will use a 60 gallon plastic barrel to ferment. So am I correct to assume I can use 1 packet of Alcotec 48 to create a wort, but I may need to add nutrients . . .
5/8/2008 -- what would be the best yeast for producing ethonol alcohol fuel using sugar and a beer keg pot still?
1/30/2008 -- What is the best temp. to use to start Super Start Distillers Yeast/
1/26/2008 -- I live about an hour (if traffic is good) from the address on your website. Do you have an actual store or is everything here based solely online?
5/30/2007 -- How do you check the proof of the distilled finished product so that you know it is safe to drink?
3/5/2007 -- I pay just over $20 US for 1.75 liters of 40 proof liquor at the local store. If I set up and own my own equipment (fermenter, still, etc) how much would my own good booze costs me? I'm asking only because, surely, someone - somewhere - has worked out the cost savings on distilling your own. If after the sugar, yeast, nutrients, fuel, etc... am I saving any money even after I own the equipment? I am . . .
7/28/2006 -- Does your activated stone carbon need to be washed with water before using it to filter alcohol? If so, what is the procedure?
2/12/2006 -- Can homebrewed wines be distilled?
3/30/2005 -- What exactly do I need to mix with this yeast. to make 5 gal. of fermentable material (wort?).
What about 25 gal. with this yeast?
1/4/2005 -- what nutrients do I need to obtain the highest alcohol level prior to distillation?
12/16/2004 -- How do you store distillers's yeast? and for how long?
9/26/2004 -- can you make brandys or schnapps and are they legal?
8/13/2004 -- When u are fermenting something in a container with a heat source underneath can the container be sealed or do u run the problem or to much pressure building up and eventually cracking or shattering your container if so what can be done about this?
6/8/2004 -- what brand is your Super Start Bulk Distiller's yeast? Who is the manufacturer? You used to offer Red Star brand distiller's yeast, is this still the same product?
5/5/2004 -- The Price Of Gasoline Just Keeps Going Up !
If I Became Good At Distilling And Ran A "Moderately" Efficient Distillation System:
How Many Hundred Pounds Of Corn Would I Have To Distill Each Week To Make 20 Gallons Of Fuel Quality Alcohol For My Automobile?
How Long Would It Take To Distill 20 Gallons Of 'Fuel Quality' Alcohol Using A Basement Or One Car Garage Sized Still?
And Finally, . . .
5/1/2004 -- How many gallons of mash will one pound of yeast make?
4/27/2004 -- Is your L20 product considered a "turbo" product? What percentage level of alcohol will most likely be produced? What nutrients would be necessary and how much do you need and do you have those also? How many liters would this one pound produce?
3/6/2004 -- I have "Compleat Distiller" on my shopping list for general purposes. Do you know if this book covers the use of potatoes (versus grains) as the base for the fermentation stage, or do I need to search for additional "informational" materials?
Thanks.
2/28/2004 -- Is it illegal to produce ethanol for a use other than human consumption?
2/23/2004 -- Do you know of any websites or books that have instructions on making a still from scratch?
1/5/2004 -- I would like a book or information on how to ferment rice,potatoes,cracked corn.wheat,etc without the use of commercial sugar.
1/1/2004 -- How long does it take to make a liquor with a still?
11/16/2003 -- Is it possible to turn an old beer keg into a good still? What type of still would be better(pot or reflux)? And also how would I control the temperature of the mixture? For research purposes only, of course.........
11/9/2003 -- So after someone builds a still what would be a good book to really get in to learning about distillation, recipes, tips, etc.?
10/6/2003 -- What could I do to maximize the alcohol content of my product? ie. Ph levels, ideal temp, etc.?
9/20/2003 -- i have done some research i have found that in 1984 was a bill signed that made it legal to make 100gal per year for legal age person that resides at that address for personal use and not for sale. please tell me if something has changed.
9/15/2003 -- Is it illegal to make moonshine for personal use in the U.S?
9/12/2003 -- I need to know everything there is to on how to build my own still I need at least a 5 gallon dimension please!!!
9/10/2003 -- new zealand has become propaganderised as a non-drinkers heaven. tax is raised by the communist govt. on real beer(4.5%+)and on spirits! The 'average class' new zealander prime minister asked live on tv why beer drinkers do not drink lite beer. The country shook to its' core when about 400,000 real men and 200,000 sheilas started stomping their feet and chanting 'because we don't f%&*ing well want . . .
8/13/2003 -- I understand that distiller's yeast is generally not used to produce beer, but is it safe to use in the production or beer or wine, and if so, should I use the same amount as I would brewer's yeast?
7/18/2003 -- If I buy the bulk distillers yeast, how many ounces of nutrients and yeast would I use? I will also be using 20lbs of cane suger in 6.5 U.S. gallons of water.
6/20/2003 -- Can you give me specific information about this yeast? Such as brand name, strain number, manufacturer's link or instructions?
6/14/2003 -- Is it legal for an individual in the US to distill spirits for individual consumption?
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