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Alcotec Vodka Star

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  1. v4mpy
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    I have just made up my first batch of Alcotec Vodka Star, up till now I've always used bakers yeast.
    All has gone well sg1093 ish, after 4 days it's down to 992 with a few bubbles still going, so impressed with it so far.
    The only issue I've got is it's turned a light pink colour, is this normal?
    It smells ok and tastes like normal just a funny colour.

    Thanks for any responses.

    Posted 3 months ago #

  2. hoppinmad
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    hi v4mpy, yeah, dont worry thats completely normal, must be something in the mix but when its finished and you put finings in it goes fairly clear with a slight haze. should ferment dry to 0985-0980 so i'd give it a coulpa days to finish unless you're in a rush to distill it. i'm sure you'll be impressed with the finished spirit, i've done quite a few vodkastar washes now and will never go back to ss,
    p.s. i also do allinsons bakers yeast wash but put more yeast nutrient in, takes 3 weeks to finish and you need a heater to keep it to 30c but its cheap enough to make and is very nice spirit.

    cheers, hoppin

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    Posted 3 months ago #

  3. v4mpy
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    Thanks hoppinmad

    I'll hold out until it finishes fermenting.
    I am trying vodka star as the remarks on this forum are so impresive for this yeast.
    Now I have just got the Essencia carbon filter I can't wait to try this batch.

    Posted 3 months ago #

  4. Andy
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    I started using VS about 5 wash's ago.
    I love the stuff, I will not use anything else for the foreseeable future.

    Posted 3 months ago #

  5. Andy
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    I was thinking about the pink color today as I racked a wash.
    Could this Vodka Star be a dehydrated tomato wash?
    That would explain the color and the cleanness of the wash, would it not??
    They don't list ingredients on the pack do they.

    Posted 3 months ago #

  6. marc83
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    havent tried the VS before,among all the others i have tried,this isnt one of them.must give it a go to see what the fuss is about..

    Posted 3 months ago #

  7. Phantom
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    I've only used Vodka Star the once, and didn't think to do any comparisons/testing/tastes.

    As I normally just use SS triple distilled, is it normal to use the VS and a pack of liquid carbon or what ???

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    Posted 3 months ago #

  8. hoppinmad
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    is it normal to use the VS and a pack of liquid carbon or what ???

    never used carbon in the vodka star wash and imo it dont need it

    cheers, hoppin

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  9. Andy
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    I have never used the liquid carbon at all, even in the SS Classic wash.
    The wash I just distilled I didnt even use Turbo Clear, I just left it sit for week longer than normal.

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  10. v4mpy
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    I'm using an SS airstill and I distill 3 times. I find this give me a much better taste using bakers yeast.
    Has anyone else got an airstill who has used Vodka Star, if so how many times do you pass it through the still. I also filter it with the Essencia carbon filter afterwards.

    Posted 3 months ago #

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