Just checking some things with making a sugar beat mash...

[max]

i am thinking about making a sugar beat mash, are there any special considerations to take with regards to this? i would like to use the turbo yeast 8kg (18%-20%) but they suggest the use of pure sugar - which is too expensive! any advice tips would be apricated - have read most of the website seems to be nothing on the humble sugar beat!

many thanks,
max

[LeftLaneCruiser]

I've tried sugar beet last winter, but it was no succes. Unless you like schnaps wich tastes like clay...

My tip would be: clean the beets thoroghly. Other experiences are posted in my posts about beets.
Btw, i found the yield dissappointing..

So..... maybe it isn't at all that beneficial to use beets instead of sugar. Given the fact that sugar is 100 % sugar and beets 16-20 at max.

I wish you more luck than I had on the beets.

KJH

[max]

Ah shame about the beats! seems a pack of slightly less powerful yeast is about £1.30GPS for a 25L wash at 14% so thats at maximum yield 3.5L of distilate. over here 1L of vodka is £10 so thats £35. 6kg of sugar is £2.19. total wash cost then is about £3.50. i guess sugar costs more in the UK! maybe i will scrap the beats, shame!

[John Q.]

I pay around 32 cents a pound for sugar. You gotta buy in bulk!

theholymackerel, what do you recommend for yeast? I like the speed and tolerance of the turbo, but it does drive up the cost a touch.

[AkCoyote]

Youcan re-use a Turbo yeast at least 3-4 times. Just siphon off your wash and add your new sugar mix with a can of tomatoe paste for nutrients. It's a bit slower than the original yeast packet but still has the alcohol tolerance.

AkCoyote

[John Q.]

Thanks for the advice, the fermenter thing makes a lot of sense.

I just ran a batch of mead a few weeks ago; makes some mighty fine honey brandy.

[Tater]

I agree with ya on the ferminters.Can never have to many.