Make vodka with baking yeast?

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Make vodka with baking yeast?

Paddy

2017年3月24日 00:52

Is it possible to use normal yeast from tesco (for baking) to make vodka?

I want to try making it in a 2 litre bottle since I'm space limited but could buy a 5 litre bottle in the future. How much of the yeast and how sugar would I need to add to a 2 litre bottle to make a decent amount of vodka? How much time would it take to brew and how strong would it be? Also whats the easiest way to make a DIY airlock thing?

I have absolutely no experience except from youtube videos so I could really use some hints. I want to place it in a cabinet in my desk so I'm space limited but I'm thinking of getting even eight 2 litre bottles and having a total output of 16 litres in the end depending how much vodka each bottle produces

Topic vodka homebrew

Category Mac

Philippe · Accepted Answer · 2017年3月24日 00:52

As mention by EP, there is more to Vodka than just adding yeast to something. The Homebrewing Q&A doesn't address distilling questions in general, only products resulting from fermentation process. However, I can answer your other questions.

Wine or Beer Yeast is usually cheap to buy and produces better results, so I wouldn't make anything from baking yeast. I recommend using Wine Yeast to reach higher alcohol content. This yeast can reach 25% of alcohol, not all yeasts can reach that high. All quantities required and instructions are indicated on the package. Usually, a package is made for a 20L batch, so 2L would require 1/10 of a package.

If you want to make your own airlock, you can take a look at this post for details: Homemade Airlock

If you know nothing about distilling, please don't try it, there is a danger of methanol poisoning. At least, read and learn about it on sites likes this one : http://homedistiller.org and if you do it one day, do it right (I have seen so much garbage on YouTube!).

ElvishPriestley · Accepted Answer · 2017年3月23日 22:22

Brewing is only a smal part of making vodka. You also ned to destil what you have brewed. Regular baking yeast can make alcohol but it is better to use yeast for wine. This yeast will give you a higer alcohol content before you start to distil. If you want something drinkable after destilling use a charcoal filter in the end and throw away the first part of what you distil. Note that destilling alcohol can be illegal where you are.

Make vodka with baking yeast?

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