{"product_id":"alcotec-turbo-yeast-48","title":"Alcotec 48 Turbo Yeast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlcotec 48 Turbo Yeast\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA versatile dual-purpose turbo yeast built around a pure, temperature-tolerant high-alcohol distiller's strain. Choose your fermentation profile based on your timeline and target ABV — fast and moderate, or slower and stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6kg sugar in 25L → up to \u003cstrong\u003e14% ABV in 48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8kg sugar in 25L → up to \u003cstrong\u003e20% ABV in ~5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly good choice if you're fermenting in warmer ambient conditions, thanks to its broad temperature tolerance. Using dextrose (brewing sugar) in place of ordinary sugar will produce a faster, cleaner ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation temperature: 17–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher temperatures may reduce ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated carbon highly recommended post-fermentation to clear residual nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and sanitise all equipment thoroughly before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve sugar or dextrose in warm water, then top up to 25L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure temperature is between 17–24°C before pitching yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd yeast and stir well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment for 48 hours (14%) or ~5 days (20%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/activated-finishing-carbon-500g\"\u003eactivated carbon\u003c\/a\u003e and clear with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-clear-finings\"\u003eTurbo Clear\u003c\/a\u003e before distilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 25L wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast option: 14% ABV in 48 hours (6kg sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong option: 20% ABV in ~5 days (8kg sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: use dextrose for the fastest, cleanest ferment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hambleton Bard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626519294295,"sku":"2990","price":3.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Alcotec_48_e7dcb73e-cd77-4b08-9268-21f152a1be1e.jpg?v=1777720820","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/alcotec-turbo-yeast-48","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}