Category Archives: Fermentation

Yellow Label Angel Yeast (A Distiller’s Guide To Angel Leaven)

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Finding a suitable yeast can be a daunting task, as it can make or break a spirit’s flavor profile.  That’s where yellow label Angel yeast comes in.  This unique blend of fungi and enzymes is a popular choice amongst distillers because it has high alcohol tolerance and can produce a smooth spirit that allows other{…}

Double Pitching Yeast (And Co-Pitching Explained)

Double pitching and co-pitching are two different techniques to alter the fermentation process of your beer, wine, or spirit wash. Double pitching involves adding more of the same yeast, while co-pitching is where two different yeast are mixed together to get a particular flavor, aroma, or fermentation characteristic. Both are somewhat controversial topics in the{…}

What Is A Sour Mash (For Making Whiskey And Rum)?

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Whether or not sour mashing creates a better-tasting drink is a controversial topic. While some distillers opt for the regular mash route because they believe it produces a cleaner and smoother final product, some still enjoy using a sour mash because it balances the pH of the wash and creates consistent flavors for every bottle{…}

How To Use Turbo Yeast (Step by Step)

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Turbo yeast has made fermenting a high-ABV wash fast and easy. It works by using high alcohol tolerant strains of yeast and a concoction of potent yeast nutrients. These sachets can be incredibly efficient, but also lead to producing some nasty flavors and overall a poor quality product. In this article, we’ll explain how to{…}

The Ideal pH for Mashing And Fermentation (+ How To Adjust It!)

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It’s important to know and control the pH all the way through the brewing process. From mashing, to ensure optimal starch conversion, through to fermentation, so our yeast propagate correctly and produce the desired flavor congeners. But what pH are we trying to get to? The best pH varies based on what you’re brewing, be{…}

A Distillers’ Guide To Excise Duty (Excise Tax Considerations)

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Old Tom Gin Recipe (Sweetened Gin!)

Old Tom gin is a style of gin that was popular in the 18th and{...}

The Best Whiskey Stones In 2023 (3 Types To Choose From)

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Grandma’s Floral Gin Recipe

This recipe is inspired by the perfumy, floral gin flavors popular in the 1940s and{...}

Macerated Gin Recipe (Try This!)

Maceration is a process of infusing the botanicals in a neutral spirit and allowing the{...}

Easy Bathtub Gin Recipe (No Distillation Required!)

Bathtub gin refers to an alcohol-based drink mixture produced at home in the 1920s or{...}