Gert Strand developed two fast-acting Turbo yeasts. One is called Fast Acting Turbo Yeast and ferments 8 kg of sugar in a 25 L mash, producing up to 18% alcohol, often 20% or higher! Other Turbo yeasts typically only produce 12-13%. Furthermore, Fast Acting Turbo Yeast contains less congeners because its cultivation takes place under sterile conditions compared with others that contain bacteria or are grown without supervision.
This particular strain of yeast was specifically created for distillation applications and produces vigorous fermentation with no off flavors or odours resulting in an exceptionally pure alcohol base that can then be mixed with your favorite essences for your perfect beverage!
Turbo Yeast is highly resistant to high temperatures, alcohol levels and osmotic pressure – making it perfect for large batch fermentation. Turbo Yeast’s wide tolerance makes it the best choice when creating spirits from sugar or molasses and comes complete with a mineral/nutrient mix to aid the fermentation process.
Why do fermentations stick? One of the primary reasons behind stuck fermentations is improper yeast dissolution or conditioning – meaning its cells were devoid of protective phospholipids that allow it to resist high osmotic pressure – making them much more vulnerable to osmotic shock and thus more likely to stick than otherwise.
