Prestige Turbo Yeast and Substitutions

When using Turbo Yeasts it is important to remember a couple of key factors. All turbo yeasts are designed exclusively for fermenting sugar/water solutions. If you need to ferment material containing sugars, such as mash or other substances containing carbohydrates, one of the special Yeast Packs available can help. These packs contain amylo-glucosidase enzymes which break down starches into forms more suitable for fermentation by yeast. These packs are specifically formulated to work with materials that contain sufficient nutrition. Any attempt at using Turbo Yeast with materials lacking proper nourishment could cause it to deplete itself of necessary nutrient stores, leading to fermentation being stopped short during production, leading to an impure and subpar product.

At this point, it’s essential to be aware that Turbo Yeasts produce heat during fermentation, although this shouldn’t be an issue when fermenting small amounts (say 6 kg in 25 litres) of sugar. When fermenting larger volumes however, adequate cooling systems or ice need to be in place to keep temperatures down or else large quantities of acetaldehyde will be produced which has an unpleasant green apple scent and may result in severe headaches!

As noted, yeast needs to be protected in thick and sturdy packaging that meets certain standards of manufacture. Cheaper packages may not provide sufficient moisture or oxygen barriers or be strong enough to withstand pinholes that might compromise it; one sure sign of quality packaging would be thick film and heat formed seals around all edges.

Alcohol Distillation and Its Impact on the Environment

Alcohol distillation is a process which produces ethanol, as well as by-products known as faints which may add flavour or colour. They may also reduce purity levels in your final spirit product or even make it toxic and should therefore be monitored carefully during production.

Ethanol is a volatile liquid with a low boiling point that can be extracted by distillation from water, making this process the primary means by which most alcoholic beverages are created.

However, to extract pure ethanol from other undesirable components you require a high temperature difference; this is where distillation becomes more complicated. As more energy is expended to heat up your condenser and complete distillation.

Weather considerations should also play an important role in maximising efficiency. Tracking daily barometric readings will enable you to pinpoint exactly when and where to cut back, which ensures more of your finished product makes its way through cask maturation stage.

Distilleries are increasingly turning their attention to innovative methods of minimizing their environmental footprint. Utilizing renewable energy sources, recycling materials and equipment, and upcycling wastewater to promote nature habitats are all ways that you can make an impactful statement about their commitment.