@@pauljacobs5390 thats brilliant! 😊 Can’t wait. I really want to make a Viking blood mead. I’m going to make a ginger mead soon my last batch of mead was such a hit with my family. So I can’t wait to make more. Your videos are great! Keep up the great work 😊
I went through something like half a dozen different sugar washes with Lalvin EC-1118 and -every single one- stalled within a day or two. You're right in that it's a better idea to just stick with bakers yeast (Lowans in Australia) if you're keeping your wash around 8-10% ABV. I've also found you can get decent results with Still Spirits Classic 8 turbo yeast - instead of using the entire packet as the directions say, use 1/3 - 1/2 of the packet and use a full 25L of water. I've been getting awesome results with 7kg sugar, 25L total wash, and 1/2 packet of turbo. Much higher ABV tolerance than bakers yeast, and less sensitive to temperature (will ferment just fine at 20C ambient, no need to keep it warm). People always hate on turbo yeast, but the harsh headsy flavors typically result from using an entire turbo packet, too much sugar, and not enough water. Halving the packet slows the fermentation, and just dropping the SG a tiny bit (7kg / 25L instead of 8kg / 21L) makes a huge difference.
Hey BZ, that is very interesting about the Classic 8. Have a Brother who swears by this and uses as directed on the packet. Not my taste preference, but very interested to try it at 1/3 pack. Thanks for the Vid idea.....
Looking forward to the mead video.
Hey Sandy
I have ordered the Herbs, already have the Honey and will start as soon as the Meadowsweet arrives.
@@pauljacobs5390 thats brilliant! 😊 Can’t wait. I really want to make a Viking blood mead.
I’m going to make a ginger mead soon my last batch of mead was such a hit with my family. So I can’t wait to make more.
Your videos are great! Keep up the great work 😊
I concur
Thanks for a great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Great to see the watermelon wasn’t an entire “wash”! 😁
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the comment Timothy, nothing is a "Wash", it is all a learning experience.....
Thank you that was fun, should try Still Spirits wild eagle it tastes like bourbon JD.
Thanks for watching Peter, I'll pick up some wild eagle and try it.
I went through something like half a dozen different sugar washes with Lalvin EC-1118 and -every single one- stalled within a day or two. You're right in that it's a better idea to just stick with bakers yeast (Lowans in Australia) if you're keeping your wash around 8-10% ABV. I've also found you can get decent results with Still Spirits Classic 8 turbo yeast - instead of using the entire packet as the directions say, use 1/3 - 1/2 of the packet and use a full 25L of water. I've been getting awesome results with 7kg sugar, 25L total wash, and 1/2 packet of turbo. Much higher ABV tolerance than bakers yeast, and less sensitive to temperature (will ferment just fine at 20C ambient, no need to keep it warm).
People always hate on turbo yeast, but the harsh headsy flavors typically result from using an entire turbo packet, too much sugar, and not enough water. Halving the packet slows the fermentation, and just dropping the SG a tiny bit (7kg / 25L instead of 8kg / 21L) makes a huge difference.
Hey BZ, that is very interesting about the Classic 8. Have a Brother who swears by this and uses as directed on the packet. Not my taste preference, but very interested to try it at 1/3 pack. Thanks for the Vid idea.....
@@pauljacobs5390 Cheers from Newcastle & thanks for continuing to put up new content!
Might have to look into that never been a big fan of essences..
Ironically, alcohol does NOT dissolve sugar well. I would have dissolved the sugar in the water then added it to the alcohol.