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Shady's Sugar Shine is a simple [[Sugarheads|sugar wash]] recipe which uses boiled yeast and a slew of additives as nutrients for the yeast. | Shady's Sugar Shine is a simple [[Sugarheads|sugar wash]] recipe which uses boiled yeast and a slew of additives as nutrients for the yeast. | ||
The aim of the recipe is to | The aim of the recipe is to create a wash suitable for making a [[neutral spirit]], whether with a [[reflux]] still or double distilled with a [[pot still]]. | ||
==Rule #1== | ==Rule #1== | ||
Don't stress the yeast. | Don't stress the yeast. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
This recipe was created by the HomeDistiller forum user [https://homedistiller.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2694 Shadylane] and posted for feedback and criticism in April of 2018. | This recipe was created by the HomeDistiller forum user [https://homedistiller.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2694 Shadylane] and posted for feedback and criticism in April of 2018. [https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=96&t=72946 The original thread can be found here]. | ||
[https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=96&t=72946 The thread can be found here]. | |||
[[Category:Tried and True Recipes]] | [[Category:Tried and True Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 12 December 2022
Shady's Sugar Shine Recipe
Per 24 liters (~6 gallons) of wash
- 4.5 kg (10 pounds) of sugar
- 40 grams boiled fresh bakers yeast
- 3 crushed multivitamins
- 1 tbsp of DAP
- 1/3 big pinch of epsom salt
- water to the 24 liter mark
- 100-200 grams crushed oyster shell/coral
- 40 grams fresh bakers yeast
Shady's Sugar Shine is a simple sugar wash recipe which uses boiled yeast and a slew of additives as nutrients for the yeast. The aim of the recipe is to create a wash suitable for making a neutral spirit, whether with a reflux still or double distilled with a pot still.
Rule #1
Don't stress the yeast.
Recipe
Per 24 Liters (6 gallons) of wash.
- 4.5 kg (10 pounds) of sugar
- 40 grams boiled fresh bakers yeast
- 3 crushed multivitamins
- 1 tbsp of DAP
- 1/3 big pinch of epsom salt
- water to the 24 liter mark
- 100-200 grams crushed oyster shell/coral
- 40 grams fresh bakers yeast
Process
- Add 4.5 kg of sugar to the fermenter.
- Bring 1.3 liters of water to a rolling boil.
- Turn off the heat and add 40 grams boiled fresh bakers yeast to the water.
- Add the boiled yeast, 3 crushed multi-vitamins and 1/3 big pinch of epsom salt and 1 tbsp of DAP to the fermenter.
- Top up fermenter to 24 liters with water.
- Don't stress the yeast.
- Add 100-200 grams of crushed oyster shell/coral for pH control.
- Aerate the wash thoroughly then let it settle down for a minute.
- Pitch 40 grams fresh bakers yeast.
- Keep ferment at a steady 30 degrees C/85 degrees F.
History
This recipe was created by the HomeDistiller forum user Shadylane and posted for feedback and criticism in April of 2018. The original thread can be found here.