How about this for a first sugar wash?

[regulardaddy]

I started my first sugar wash today. Just thought I'd run it by you all and ask a few questions at the end.

My recipe is based on Birdwatcher's which can be found at http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =14&t=5018

1.5 tbsp lemon juice
2/3 cup of tomato paste
5 lbs sugar
13.5L of water
45g of yeast

It's in a 20L HDPE pale @ 23C.
No idea what the specific gravity is since I don't have a hydrometer yet.
pH was around 4.0

1) I was wondering if it's ok just to have the lid on and only partially sealed.

2) If baker's yeast can only tolerate around 8% alcohol would it be wasteful to mix a wash which has the potential for like 12-15%?

Let me know if you all think the temps or off, or anything. I just wanted to get one fermenting so I could observe it.

Thanks,
RD