Turbo

Classic 8 Yeast

Classic 8 is a yeast and nutrient mix that performs excellently under most conditions. It is the best all-rounder Turbo Yeast, specifically formulated to ferment 8 kg (17.6 lb) of Turbo Sugar for high ABV, or 6 kg (13.2 lb) of Turbo Sugar for fast fermenting. Classic 8 also includes mineral absorbents which further improve distillate quality.

Fermentation Time:

6 kg (13.2 lb) Turbo Sugar
• At 18°C (64°F): 3 days
• At 30°C (86°F): 2 days

8 kg (17.6 lb) Turbo Sugar
• At 16°C (61°F): 10 days
• At 25°C (77°F): 5 days

Yield (approx.):

• With 6 kg (13.2 lb) Turbo Sugar using the T500 Reflux Condenser: 3.7 L (0.98 US Gal) @ 93% ABV (186 Proof)
• With 8 kg (17.6 lb) Turbo Sugar using the T500 Reflux Condenser: 4.5 L (1.19 US Gal) @ 93% ABV (186 Proof)

AU & NZ: 1 x 270 g (9.62 oz) Classic 8 Turbo Yeast
USA, CAN, EU & UK: 1 x 180 g (6.34 oz) Classic 8 Turbo Yeast

1. Clean and sanitise all equipment before use.
2. Fill fermenter by adding hot or cold water as necessary to achieve the correct water start volume and water start temperature.
3. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add Classic 8 followed by Turbo Carbon

AU & NZ: Yeast nutrients, dried yeast (yeast, emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate)), bentonite, vitamins, trace minerals, antifoaming agent.

USA, CAN, EU & UK: Yeast nutrients, dried yeast (yeast, emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate)), bentonite, vitamins, trace minerals, antifoaming agent.

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