Alcotec Yeast & Carbon

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Alcotec yeasts ferment sugar, grain and molasses washes for distilling. This range covers the Alcotec 24 and Alcotec 48 turbo yeasts, Alcotec 48 with carbon, the Alcotec Whisky and Rum strains for flavoured washes, Vodka Star for a very clean neutral base, Alcotec 24 Turbo Klar for clearing, and 10 packs plus a 25kg bulk pack for regular distillers.

For other turbo yeast brands in one place see Alcotec and Hauraki yeast and carbon, or the full distilling yeast and nutrients range.

Which Alcotec yeast should I choose?

Alcotec 24: the fastest of the range, for distillers who can hold the wash at a steady temperature.
Alcotec 48: a little slower and more forgiving, the usual choice for a high-strength sugar wash.
Alcotec 48 with carbon: adds activated carbon to the ferment to adsorb off-flavours before you distil.
Alcotec Whisky and Rum: strains for grain mashes and molasses washes that keep more character for a pot still run.
Vodka Star: for the cleanest neutral spirit, to filter as vodka or flavour with an essence.

FAQ

Do I need to clear the wash before distilling?

Yes. Clearing drops yeast and solids so they do not end up in the boiler, where they cause off-flavours. Alcotec 24 Turbo Klar is the matched clearing agent.