Diffrent types of yeast

[M_Wag13]

In the learning stage of making spirts and I'm about to make my first wash. Can anyone explain to me the difference in yeast? I'm trying to decide which yeast to use in my wash.

[bellybuster]

That question can't be answered in one sitting, yeast is bacteria and there are many strains. Each will impart its own flavour profile.
My suggestion, go to a yeast web page like Wyeast and read about the different strains

[dakotasnake]

actually yeast is a fungus, like a mushroom, only smaller. the best thing is try a few different yeast like bakers or bread yeast, wine yeast . iv tryed a few doz. and settled on a few depending on the time of yr. temp. wise.

[bellybuster]

My bad, fungi it is.

[Dnderhead]

no such thing as one best,,it all depends on what your making.

[M_Wag13]

How do I know how much yeast to put into the wash?

[Dnderhead]

whats the "wash" sugar? bread yeast is as good as any
fruit (must) a wine yeast.
grain (mash) a beer yeast

[MitchyBourbon]

And sugar head is more like a fruit must than an all grain.

[bellybuster]

How do I know how much yeast to put into the wash?

There are calculations you can do for optimum rates but really it's not necessary. 20 grams is a good round number for a normal Abv wash/mash. Over pitching a bit is not a bad thing. You can even round up to 2 tablespoons if using bulk like bakers yeast.

Funny thing I've noticed, beer brewers quite commonly under pitch yeast, trying to save that last penny but distillers tend to way over pitch. I've seen recipes with as much as 1/4 cup of yeast in a 5 gallon batch.