Description
DistilaMax LS Activated Dry Yeast has replaced SuperStart Distiller’s Yeast 1lb 2oz (500g). The yeast makes up to 21% alcohol by volume (ABV). One pound will make approximately 900 gallons of mash. Figure 1/2 of a teaspoon per gallon of mash. Vacuum sealed at the manufacture to insure freshness. This is yeast only and does not have any nutrient in it. Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) at 1 tsp per gallon as a nutrient supplement can be used with this yeast or our natural yeast nutrient.
When adding yeast to liquids the temperatures liquids can be estimated from 75F to 90F ( 167C to 194C ).
Store in a cool, dry area away from heat for maximum stability. When stored under these conditions, product is stable for 36 months from date of manufacture. Storing in a refrigerator will ensure product stays stable and keeps at the highest quality. Be sure to weigh out yeast that you will be using and put it a bowl or container and let warm up to room temperature before adding to the mash.
For use in fuel ethanol and beverage alcohol fermentations with temperatures up to 93F (34C) and a pH range of 3.5 to 6
A solid yeast. Make sure to keep it between 65 and 82 degrees F. Very active fermentation that ferments a little bit on the sweet side. I did a 100% Concord grape juice wine that had an OG of 1.160 and this specific yeast fermented down all the way to 1.040 which is still fairly sweet. This gave my wash a 15.75% ABV level and after distilling in the Mr. Distiller, I was able to get 500 ML’s at 140 proof or 70% ABV. Once I added it to some that I already diluted I ended up with a quart of 90 proof or 45% ABV.
A great yeast. It did not ferment dry which is 1.000 or lower on the hydrometer. Very active fermentation. I did a Welch’s 100% Concord grape juice wine using this yeast and my bstarting gravity was 1.160. It fermented down to 1.040 which gives it a 15.75% ABV level. In the Mr. Distiller I was able to get 500 ML at 140 proof or 70% abv. Once I added some that I diluted down, I managed to end up with a quart of 90 proof or 45% ABV. No off flavors in the final distillate and no off odors during fermentation. Just make sure to stay between 65 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
awesome yeast, works very well with the natural yeast nutrient at 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water.Yeast at 1 tablespoons per 5 gallons of water. Mixed raw sugar at 16 lbs per 5 gallon of water. finished in 5 days and sitting at 19% ABV . Impressive !!
Nice stable product with a great shelf life.
Produces really classic sweet whiskey qualities from a 1.065 OG all malt scotch whiskey wash. Fermented out totally to a 1.006 in 4 days!