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Thanks Teddy, I'll definitely give that a bash as I really like the flavours of your recipe and would like to get it right! I'll try a different yeast that'll be more appropriate. Any recommendations are very welcomed If you can find Angel IDY (standard bakers yeast) go for that It is what the recip...

The issue is still that artificial banana smell and fruity taste If you have the same problem with a different recipe, try a different yeast. +1. It is the yeast that is creating the esters, so a different yeast strain may be better. For a ferment with less ester products, try the Lalvin EC1118 (ch...

Sure thing. The ABV was coming out around 94/95 according to my alcometer. The collumn height on an SS still is only about 60cm and the diameter around 5cm. Add another 30cm (12") to the column, as 60cm (24") is too short for neutral, it will also help in getting you to 96% instead of 94/...

Dougmatt you legend! Just checked and it is indeed is wa-18 which completely explains why that ester is coming out. I've made a few batches German wheat beer over the years and that ester being present now makes perfect sense to me. I grabbed this yeast as I saw others using it for this recipe and d...

Will do. Might stick with the one I have (Angel) and do the Shady's wash and see if banana smell rears its ugly head. Then at least I'll know it's likely the yeast and not the other recipe components. If it's the yeast I'll switch to Fleischmann's Yeast per Salt Must Flow's recommendation and see ho...

Sure thing. The ABV was coming out around 94/95 according to my alcometer. The collumn height on an SS still is only about 60cm and the diameter around 5cm. The packing I replaced with spiral prismatic packing as the original packing isn't ideal plus with the collumn being short it just helps bump u...

I don't mind it that it has a taste. I actually liked the addition of rye in the mix as I've tried it both ways and for me personally, I've always been partial to rye. The issue is still that artificial banana smell and fruity taste I've never tried shadies sugar shine and as I am experimenting with...

Thanks Salt Must Flow. You're the second to recommend that other recipe so sounds like a good way to go. Also appreciate the yeast recommendation, it's nice to have something tried and tested. I'll do that with the bad neutral. I'm saving some up with some of the unwanted cuts and will just chuck th...

Thanks for a link to that recipe NZChris, I'll give that a bash!

Aaah sorry NZChris. I'll have to amend my post. I'm using Teddy Sads fast fermenting Vodka recipe not Birdwatchers *slaps forehead*

Hello all! I'm looking for some advise about getting better results on some Teddy Sad's fast fermenting Vodka sugar wash. The TLDR version is after my spirit run, making cuts and blending, I'm still left with what I assume is an ester being quite present in my product. Smells of artificial bananas. ...

Hello all, Lovely to join this group of people. I'll admit I've already used your site as a resource and it's been invaluable. Since I find myself using the site a fair bit and have distilled a little, I decided maybe now is the time to join you all as hopefully I have gone through a little of my te...