does ph matter ?

terryt · Post by **terryt** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:15 pm

Hi everyone - I'm about to make a mash with sugar and yeast. I was wondering if ph is important/matters. I notice the yeast packet doesn't say anything about it.

wineo · Post by **wineo** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:14 pm

Unless its a turbo yeast,Yes PH matters.You will have to add acid and neutrents to ferment plain sugar.Turbos already have acid and tons of neutrents mixed in.Are you using regular yeast?Post some details.

pintoshine · Post by **pintoshine** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:58 am

if you are just learning about fermenting I would suggest looking under proven recipes and try the deathwish wheat germ. It is real easy and almost fail proof. It has everything yeast needs to get a good ferment.

terryt · Post by **terryt** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:34 pm

hi guys - sorry I didn't mention it, I'm planning to use Turbo Yeast. Blue package, with a rocket. I have a 30L (I think) container and a heating belt.

BW Redneck · Post by **BW Redneck** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:35 pm

Although they are hard to screw up, turbo yeasts generally deliver inferior results. No yeast should be pushed above 12%, even if the package says it can do much more.

In this hobby, the slower, the better.

junkyard dawg · Post by **junkyard dawg** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:17 pm

You are planning to make a wash. Mash involves grain...

That turbo pack has everything you need in it. It has acid to adjust the pH in it.

pH is very important. Yeast like an acidic environment and many other 'problem' organisms don't. By adjusting the pH of the wash down you make an environment that favors the yeast that make the ethanol.