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  1. Still Spirits
  2. THE DISTILLING PROCESS
  3. DISTILLING SPIRITS
  4. MAKING/FERMENTING A WASH

MAKING/FERMENTING A WASH

Frequently asked questions and information about making a wash and fermenting a wash

  • I've added my yeast in a wash at 40°C (104°F), will it still work?
  • How long does fermentation take?
  • How much of each ingredient do I need for making a wash for the Air Still?
  • Recipe - Distiller's Rum Wash
  • Fermenting Better Spirits
  • Can I use Distiller's Yeast instead of Turbo Yeast to make a neutral spirit?
  • What is fermentation in distilling?
  • How long can I keep wash in a sealed airtight container?
  • Can I add salt to the 'wash' before beginning distillation to raise the boiling point?
  • Why does the wash smell like rotten eggs?
  • I have tried to get the wash going again but nothing seems to start it
  • My wash started to ferment but stopped and the SG reading is not down to 990, what do I do?
  • Why isn't my airlock bubbling?
  • What is a wash?
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