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Steelheadboy
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New here From Wa State

Post by Steelheadboy »

I've been reading.
i have only made a sugar wash using turbo yeast and carbon. Wanting to try a different mash I decided to add rye to the wash, using all the same products. The clearing agent is seeming to take longer why?
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Bushman
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Welcome to HD from another member from the Evergreen State. Turbo Yeast has all the nutrients built in so sugar and water is usually all that is needed. You will find that it works fast but the quality is not there, go to the Tried & True recipe section to find something you will enjoy drinking.

You will also want to make sure you do the required reading that can be found in my signature at the bottom of my post. Good Luck and be safe!

PS: I am guessing by your handle you are on the west side of the Cascades, I love fishing and all things pertaining to boating.
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GrassHopper
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Welcome to HD,

+1 everything Bushman said.

I recommend this one for starters if ya like whiskey. UJSSM (Uncle Jessies Simple Sour Mash) in the "Tried and True Recipes" section.

Good luck, enjoy the forums
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Euphoria
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Boy, there seems to be a whole bunch of new Washingtonians signing up here recently. Welcome to HD from another WA member. There's a whole slew of members from WA on the forum. Enjoy the forum.
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Skid20
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Welcome from another Washington member. Lots of invaluable information here! Read it all again and again
Steelheadboy
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Re: New here From Wa State

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Thank You All.
Yes i am west of the mountains and a fishing boating junkie also.

yes i have done lots of reading since my post seems, seems staying away from turbo is best .
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Coug95man2
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From a newbie from WA as well… welcome. I've been reading here for quite some time (I can almost say "years" now) and have quietly learned quite a bit. This group of people are quality.
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Old Gray Dog
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This is a great place to learn our craft. I am amazed how improved my product is since discovering this forum and learning from its members. I still have lots of learning to do and am looking forward to it. Welcome from another western WA member. North side of the ship canal myself.
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FuelMaker
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Welcome, I'm a boating and fishing guy too.
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