Turbo wash questoin

Enlikil · Post by **Enlikil** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:26 am

I followed the instructions Perfectly. the pack says 6-7 days at one tempature and 4-5 days at another.
I am using Turbo extra yeast.
ANyone know if this is accuarte I have been holding 75 Degree's Solid for 6 days and them bastards are bubbling like boiling water still.. they have slows a bit but not really..
Does anyone have any advice on turbos?
Should i let them go until they completly stop

Thanks

zeff · Post by **zeff** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:55 pm

Fermentation often takes longer than what it says on the packet and if its still bubbling the yeast is still converting the sugar into co2 and ethanol. I leave mine until i cant hear any bubbling when i put my ear to the fermentor, otherwise you could use a hydromoter for next time.

AfricaUnite · Post by **AfricaUnite** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:11 pm

Yeah I havent found one turbo yeast that follows their calimed times. The times are just a marketing gimmick IMO. They do ferment a whole lot of sugar, im using 8.5kg of sugar in a 25L wash I made last night. Mine claims 18 days which is pretty much on target, though I leave it 21 days just to be safe and let it settle a bit. Im using Artisan Extreme 20.

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:18 am

I've been using Turbo Pure 24hr and no way is it done in a day. For 2 days the CO2 is coming through the airlock like there's a pump pushing it and on the 3rd day it has slowed to what would I'd call a strong ferment for an ordinary batch of wine. What I do now is consider it finished on the 3rd or 4th day. I've tried running it to a full stop and the extra alcohol imo isn't enough to be worth the (long) wait. Means I can get 2 batches a week from 1 fermenter and a lot less space needed.