{"title":"Yeast","description":"The key to good fermentation starts with yeast.  Any yeast can work depending on the substrate (type of sugar) and the gravity (how high the ABV is going to be.)","products":[{"product_id":"lalvin-wine-yeast-qa23-5g","title":"Lalvin QA23 Yeast 5g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in a 5 gram sachet for fermentation of 1-6 gallons of sugar of fruit (4-23L).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA unique wine yeast strain that works well for many types of white wine-based brandies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLalvin QA23 has low nutrient and oxygen requirements, and it has been known to ferment at low temperatures (15 °C\/59 °F) to dryness. It produces large amounts of the enzyme beta-glucosidase during growth which can aid in fermentation.  It also manages to ferment in the presence of furfural in tequila quite well, making it our pick for the fermentation of agave when a fairly neutral tequila is being targeted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out the book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Distill-Complete-Fermentation-Distilling\/dp\/1558329757\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+distill+aaron+hyde\u0026amp;qid=1610997571\u0026amp;sr=8-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Distill-Complete-Fermentation-Distilling\/dp\/1558329757\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+distill+aaron+hyde\u0026amp;qid=1610997571\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003eHow To Distill\u003c\/a\u003e for further recipes that use QA23, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Blanco Tequila\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730504884391,"sku":"BZZZ4924","price":1.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/QA23.jpg?v=1638297992"},{"product_id":"red-star-distillers-yeast-dady-1lb","title":"Red Star Distillers Yeast - DADY 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA specially selected strain of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaccharomyces Cerevisiae,\u003c\/em\u003e and was initially\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e selected for distiller's to use in grain mash fermentations but is now used across many different spirit washes commercially. DADY (Distillers Active Dry Yeast) will produce maximum alcohol yield under controlled temperatures, anything less than 90°F, 32°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been the number one choice of many large commercial producers in North America for decades. It has been used in manufacturing light spirits such as gin and vodka and dark spirits like whiskey and rum for decades. It is most often used on corn mash and corn sugar-based fermentations, like those for bourbon and neutral spirit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn all-purpose yeast strain in a bulk package. Remember, unlike Turbo yeasts, this is just yeast and does not include nutrients. You will need yeast nutrients if used in a sugar (dextrose, sucrose, molasses) wash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730533654695,"sku":"BZZ9804A","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0000621_red-star-distillers-active-dry-yeast-dady-1-lb.jpg?v=1662267760"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-distillers-yeast-gin-20g","title":"Still Spirits Distiller's Yeast Gin 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA particularly clean active dried yeast, specially selected for Gin production. This strain gives a neutral congener profile, making clean and crisp spirit alcohol perfect for showcasing your botanicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan make up to 6.6 gallons of spirit, but will require some yeast nutrients as well if you are making gin from a sugar wash.  This is strictly a yeast sachet, unlike turbo yeast, which includes nutrients, and possibly enzymes and other fermentation aids. This yeast is an excellent choice for any style of gin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730533720231,"sku":"BZZZ9821","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0005157_still-spirits-distillers-yeast-gin-20g.jpg?v=1643506174"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-distillers-yeast-rum-20g","title":"Still Spirits Distiller's Yeast Rum 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA specialist active dried Rum distiller’s yeast. This strain produces an optimum congener profile for full-flavored, smooth, and rounded rum, similar to high-quality aged commercial rums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike other home yeast for distillers, this is a pure strain, as this sachet contains nothing but high-quality, rum-specific yeast. There are no yeast nutrients, enzymes, or clarifiers, many of which are often included in turbos. Molasses typically requires some nutrients, especially when making a high ABV wash. This sachet of yeast can make up to 6.6 gallons of rum wash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730533752999,"sku":"BZZZ9857","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0005158_still-spirits-distillers-yeast-rum-20g.jpg?v=1643505534"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-distillers-yeast-vodka-with-ag-72g","title":"Still Spirits Distiller's Vodka Yeast (with AG) 72g","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vodka yeast is a clean, high-yield strain with extraordinarily low metabolite production. It's ideal for use with any sugar, grain, or potato feedstock in vodka or other white spirit production. Provides complete nutrition for easy fermentation of low-nutritional mashes (like refined sugar) with amyloglucosidase enzyme for complex sugar (dextrin) conversion. Sufficient for 6.6 gallons of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis yeast should be considered a turbo (not just a sachet of yeast) as it contains the nutrients, enzymes, and minerals needed for yeast health. You may not need to add any further \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal Fermentation Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e63 - 73° F (17 - 23° C)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730533818535,"sku":"BZZZ9852","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0004367_ss-distillers-yeast-vodka-with-ag-72g.jpg?v=1672611521"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-distillers-yeast-whiskey-20g","title":"Still Spirits Distiller's Yeast Whiskey 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA specially selected pure, single strain, active dried yeast specifically for whiskey.  This strain produces an optimum congener profile for smooth, well-rounded, and refined whiskey spirit for oak aging.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 20-gram sachet is best for fermenting up to 6.6 gallons of whiskey at a time.  This strain is excellent, and can be used for any type of whiskey: Scotch, bourbon, moonshine, corn, rye, etc...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the recommended yeast for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/howtodistill.com\/blogs\/how-to-distill-blog\/thin-mash-whiskey\"\u003eAaron's Thin Mash Whiskey recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Distill-Complete-Fermentation-Distilling\/dp\/1558329757\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+distill+aaron+hyde\u0026amp;qid=1610997571\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003eHow To Distill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor further information on yeast, and recipes that use this particular strain, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Malt Whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch Style Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon Style Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Note these are currently discounted due to best by date, but we have tested viability and they are ready to ferment!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730533851303,"sku":"BZZZ9820","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0005156_still-spirits-distillers-yeast-whiskey-20g.jpg?v=1638350255"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-turbo-yeast-pure-110g","title":"Still Spirits Pure - Turbo Yeast","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the best turbo yeasts we've used. If you're fermenting any refined sugar (like dextrose or sucrose), agave, honey, cane juice, fruits, etc., this is an excellent all-purpose yeast and nutrient package to keep around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurbo yeast should be used when the nutrient is needed, which makes it turbo yeast- an abundance of nutrients for the yeast to keep them healthy and work fast. Still Spirits Pure is a great choice when alcohol quality is of primary importance. It's best to use this particular turbo when a cool fermentation temperature (65°-70\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F \/ 18°-20°C\u003c\/span\u003e) can be maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePure can be used for any type of alcohol but is best for neutral spirits, vodka, gin, schnapps, and brandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 110g pack can ferment up to 15 lbs (7kg) of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUltimate alcohol quality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax Sugar Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15.4 lbs (7 kg)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal Water Start Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e86° F (30° C)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerment Temp Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e64 - 75° F (18 - 24° C)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal Ferment Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e68° F (20° C)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Ethanol %:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15.0%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSG Handcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730534015143,"sku":"BZZZ9851","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/products\/0004437_still-spirits-pure-turbo-yeast-urea-based-117g.jpg?v=1672424277"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8385\/2455\/collections\/Fermentis_Dry_yeast_Pile.jpg?v=1620546069","url":"https:\/\/howtodistill.com\/collections\/yeast\/yeast.oembed","provider":"How To Distill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}