Distillers Yeast Versus Bread Yeast, Which One Makes Better Moonshine

[@danroberts2055]

Probably also mentioned below but it also comes down to the cuts, the speed of the run.

[@beerbbqman2644]

I did a similar test several years ago, also doing an all grain bourbon mash. I ferment on grain and I liked the different characters each one produced. So now I use BOTH, equal parts Dady and Fleischmann's bread yeast in all my bourbons, give it a try, tastes fantastic.

[@bobnewhart4318]

Not a bad idea

[@Rook_Lone_Dragon]

I think this is my favorite video so far. Its a good one.👍

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

I have a old yeast culture from a well known distillery in VA. I've used it for several years and keep recycling it and reusing it.

[@danielanthony1054]

i've tried reusing yeast, it always goes overboard and "explodes" all over the floor. so is there a specific amount that you use that starts the fermentation but doesn't get it too active?

[@peterdennison8949]

I did this test myself before I saw this video. Taste was basically the same BUT the alcohol level of the bread yeast was 10%+ higher than the brewers yeast!! Also bread yeast produced the result a week sooner than the brewers yeast!!!

[@scottcarter4388]

Great test I think some of it is personal taste I've used Red star distillers yeast.. and my last batch fermented way to long think my yeast is dying or almost dead.. been a while gonna try one more time before I ditch it tried pineapple last attempt. Think I'll try sugar wash just for fermentation purposes... can always flavor or re run it with another mash... for educational purposes only!!!!!

[@cbdron6782]

That was a really close vote, I wonder about brandy and mountain brandy differences. Everyone seems to be between bread yeast and EC1118

[@chriselliott5349]

I’d like to see that one myself

[@ericenos1097]

Awesome video really enjoyed this one

[@PoppaLongroach]

Great video!! It was interesting to see bunch of ppl basically the same differences over a bunch of tests. It's been long time since I used daddy. I've always associated it with high gravity mashes, and I run lower gravity mashes. When I start making shine again I'm going to do this test again and see what happens. I may prefer daddy if it gives the sweeter taste. Shine On Phil!

[@radkal01]

love this kind of info hunting stuff. keep it up!

[@kevin_ninja_jones2363]

I have a bunch of different wine yeast but I don't have any dady yeast yet

[@rayrodriguez8346]

This was a really good taste test review..

[@KohenSmith-d2v]

Great video

[@weldonsnow8125]

I would be curious to see how using one with the same recipe and just the backset in one would fair out.

[@paulmckinley9930]

I've been using 50/50 dady & bread yeast lately...

[@scroogehowsshehandle]

I know that it’s mostly about the taste but maybe do a smell test and taste bring coffe beans as it’s supposed to help with distracting the smell to help reset the nose

[@vancroft13]

Like Big Eazie every one should have had a swig of water between tastes that would have made a big difference in the outcome I bet!!!!

[@100canadianmaplestirup8]

Man Phil ought to do a shed tour, that place looks so gnarly. the Wizards chamber.

[@lstacys]

Not sure what bread you used but I've always had people say bread yeast is smoother and more flavorful. I think using people who are used to drinking high proof shine at a high proof instead of everyday shine drinkers threw your results off.

[@fordtrannyman]

I'm new to the hobby with only six runs under my belt. The first and only corn mash recipe I tried called for 1 tbs bread yeast and 1-1/2 tbs. Distillers Active Dry Yeast. In a 5 gal pot. So that's what I did with others which have been sour mash. I'm gonna have to try one and then other like you did.

[@StillnTheClear]

Great video, brother.

[@redneckrvliving]

I Phil I'm wondering if you can mix the yeast half bread juice and half daty

[@kevinhoban4416]

You said you did it again what was the outcome of the second time did you choose a daddy or the bridge East

[@barnardman]

Could you do a video using distiller yeast and 48hr turbo yeast

[@dougshelton69]

China angel yeast??? Thoughts??

[@puffstastypuffs5192]

Saf instant red bakers yeast is my fav,chews thru rum wash like a Mf! Whisky I’ll do half saf red n half whiskey yeast n no probs at all,saf red likes the higher temps,I get away with 32 to 36’c no dramas,flavour wise I get a hint of yeast but as I can’t get dady in Australia it’s not a flavour bomb problem! Hey if it chews thru the mash n gives me the alkihol i ain’t gunna give a flyin fook 👍

[@jackohoward5772]

About to try some Russian super yeast.

[@EpicValleysStill]

Great Vid Phil. Really like the heads up comparison blind taste test. This goes to show that taste and preferences are all subjective. In 3 months I’ve learned that everyone likes everything a different way. Can we see DADY vs Bread Vs Wine yeast on a sugar wash? Super small batch just to see if any can produce a more neutral / less fire taste?

[@TimSlowey]

Should have proofed them both down to 80. The 120 is a little overpowering on the senses. I always proof down when making cuts as flavors become more discernible...but that's me.

[@AntonioDiserio-w3m]

I use Daddy myself. How about a comparison between Daddy yeast and Turbo yeast🤔

[@scottjamable]

Philbilly is it possible that you switched them by accident seems like the bread yeast would def smell and taste sweeter?

[@MoonShineMike1]

Hell yeah I’ve been doing it right all the time then 🤙🏻

[@bobnewhart4318]

Very helpful video

[@gboy1298]

What kind of bread yeast are you saying?

[@ThisDude-u7t]

I swear Philbilly sounds like an old friend of mine named Cain. Looks like em too

[@ThisDude-u7t]

Great video bro

[@stevenmoore6635]

I've already done this few weeks ago, I got to vote dady as the better taste, just my opinion

[@Bigpoppas2oaks]

Great video what event was you at

[@100canadianmaplestirup8]

@PhilBilly Moonshine - Hey man i was watching & just thinking; shouldn't testers do a water 'rinse' between samplings? clean the pallet or what ever. I Cant barley hold a shot without a rinse / watter chaser so what do i know... but yeh dude, just seems like that would improve results. love everything you do man, you are an inspiration to Tubers & Homebrewers alike. hope to chat with you On the next B.O.P Bar Open-MCnight. -STAY FROSTY -🚬🤔❄The Skeptical Canuck.

[@fordtrannyman]

I was thinking the same thing until the last guy did it

[@slobberinrocco3247]

That was a good video.

[@jmsparger4339]

Was #2 & 3 afraid you wasn't gonna give em another drink? 🤣🤣🤣

[@DustinCarter-d5p]

Was Mark the only one to cleanse the pallet before trying a different shine? Great video man.

[@drumminsonlive9199]

The yeast to use is the yeast you have.

[@CICADA2059]

Nah i just used bread yeast all the time brother it taste dam good 😂

[@cbdron6782]

I’m here for it first

[@abrad3061]

Daddy won hands down, but I lost count of actual score.

[@davidgerber9907]

Don't be spilling that stuff; that's called alcohol abuse!

[@daledevito]

Dude I didn't know sloth was still around ! LMAO BIG EASZY

[@fordtrannyman]

Y'all wanna hear something funny.. ... It took me the whole video to figure out what a D.A.D.Y yeast was. I couldn't find that brand anywhere on the internet.. All I've used so far is Rwd Star and Fleshman's..lol... THEN I realized it was an acronym.....