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Classic 8 Turbo Yeast

$15

Delivery Australia-wide: $16

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Still Spirits Classic 8 Turbo Yeast is an all-round turbo yeast that ferments 8kg of sugar to 18% ABV, with excellent temperature tolerance and added mineral absorbents for cleaner distillate.

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Still Spirits Classic 8 Turbo Yeast is an all-round turbo yeast that ferments 8kg of sugar to 18% ABV, with excellent temperature tolerance and added mineral absorbents for cleaner distillate.

Sugar 8kg
ABV Up to 18%
Temperature Excellent temperature tolerance
Extras Mineral absorbents to improve distillate quality
Shelf life Minimum 6 months expiry from purchase; refrigerated, about an extra year past expiry

How to use

  1. Dissolve 8kg sugar in warm water in a clean fermenter as per the packet.
  2. Add Classic 8 and Turbo Carbon and stir.
  3. Ferment until finished, then clear with Turbo Clear.
  4. Rack and distil.
FAQ

How strong a wash does Classic 8 make?

Up to 18% ABV with 8kg of sugar.

Should I add Turbo Carbon?

Yes, we recommend it as it significantly improves Classic 8's performance.

How long will it keep?

At least 6 months from purchase, and about an extra year past expiry if refrigerated.

Browse Classic 8 yeast and packs, or read which turbo yeast to choose.

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Q&A

I have a wash using the turbo 8 yeast & 8kg turbo sugar, the SG is 1.05 after 14 days, wash temp is 20c. no sign of any further activity, fermentation seems complete. Any idea as to what's happening?
Hi Paul, It sounds like the fermentation might have stalled. Here are a few potential reasons and solutions: Nutrient Deficiency: Turbo yeast can sometimes run out of nutrients, especially with high sugar content. Adding a yeast nutrient or energizer might help restart the fermentation Temperature: While 20°C is within the acceptable range, turbo yeast often performs better at slightly higher temperatures (around 24°C). You might try gently warming the wash to see if it helps Alcohol Tolerance: If the alcohol content has reached the yeast's tolerance level, fermentation will stop. Turbo yeast typically has a high tolerance, but it's worth considering Oxygen: Lack of oxygen can also cause fermentation to stall. Gently stirring the wash to introduce some oxygen might help Hydrometer Calibration: Ensure your hydrometer is calibrated correctly. Sometimes, readings can be off due to calibration issues If none of these solutions work, you might consider pitching more yeast or transferring to a secondary fermenter to see if it helps kickstart the process again. If you don't have any luck with these, please send us the batch number of the yeast here and we can get the tech team to look into it: https://distilleryking.com.au/pages/contact-us
if using dextrose do i simply add a kilo ?
Hi Brian, for Classic 8, 8kgs of dextrose is OK, you can add an extra kilo if you want to maximise the yield, however fermentation time will be longer so keep that in mind.
Hi, What particular species of yeast this product contains? Neil
Hi Neil, it's saccharomyces cerevisiae
how much water is used with the classic 8 turbo yeast with 8 kg of sugar
Hi Brian! You use 20L of water with the Classic 8 Yeast and 8kgs of Sugar :)
how much water is used with the classic 8 turbo yeast with 8 kg of sugar
Hi Brian! You use 20L of water with the Classic 8 Yeast and 8kgs of Sugar :)