Fast, Cheap, Tasty Vodka Recipe? Teddysad's Fast Fermenting Vodka! (FFV)

[@hisroyalblueness]

The bran works as a buffer to reduce the magitude of ph change. I add bran to a lot of washes, it compensates for environmemtal issues - helps keep them on course if it's too hot or too cold for the comfort of the yeast.

[@garoudahanouman7734]

Not at all… Bran has got lots of B group vitamins, amino acids, minerals and provides yeast with fibres to stick to. See Nixon-McGraw “The Compleat Distiller” page 13… Please explain how bran works as a pH buffer “to reduce the magnitude of pH change”, sounds very magic. Ted adds some citric acid, I do not, it all depends on the water we are using. I have made several hectolitres of Ted’s recipe and one batch (3x Ted’s recipe, 70 litres) is currently completing its fermentation. I regularly qualify Ted’s recipe as bulletproof recipe, it’s the best recipe I’ve tried so far. No need to mention the recipe that is aiming at producing a ‘Bloody Mary’ cocktail directly out of your still, if you see what recipe I’m talking about…. I’m using rice bran, as we grow sticky rice here, and I get it for free. My still is a VM, so it produces a real neutral.

[@greyarea3804]

Wow is this ever fast. I tried the basic recipe but used wheat bulgur and some oatmeal. Also added half a cup of blackstrap molasses. Did a 5-gallon batch. Head 2 in of foam on top within an hour. I tested it at less than 20 hours after start and it had eaten almost half the sugar and had made 5% alcohol already. Can't wait for day 4. Cheers

[@MoopLigs]

Love watching your older videos man, you’ve come such a long way in your delivery. Still a wicked video, actually just getting my set up sorted now!

[@genoboughter97]

Keep it easy on yourself dude. Don't bother converting when your broadcasting over the internet. Any of us Americans watching can google a converter.

[@StillIt]

+Geno Boughter true that. Will see how I go next time. I'm thinking beer Smith may be the answer ;)

[@endymionthemightymasterofm9600]

But when we do, we do it at tosche station

[@breenmt09]

True, but would have been nice if I didn't have metric and volume to deal with - can just do it in metric, but seeing him do it in 100 liters adds a level of fog in my brain - would have been nice to see the 23L original version made since visuals are worth a lot

[@elektrolyte]

rather spend some time lobbying the senate to implement the METRIC SYTEM :) :) :)

[@papasmurf9146]

The metric system won't take off in the United States until people stop cooking at home (we're close to that). Grandma's recipes are all in imperial. That said, "Today I Found Out" had a pretty good video on why the U.S. still uses imperial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGG4Xot7orCDgck Hint 1: A lot of us are perfectly capable of using both -- and we do use both. Hint 2: Being a self-righteous elitist on using metric doesn't convince anyone that they should convert. While we're trying to force the U.S. to metric for world uniformity, we should probably also force the entire world to speak only English -- especially Europe. Think of the savings of not having to convert documents to all those other languages.

[@TheSlimCognito]

I would not worry about converting for the United States. Most of us are fluent enough in the metric system to get a general idea and if that's not enough we can convert it online or with an app. The imperial system is fading away anyways. All of our food products come with both measurements labeled on them anyways.

[@chrisallred9235]

I really appreciate the conversions also.

[@2_110s_n_us]

Just tried teddys recipe for the first time and its spot on 4 days SG 1060-FG .996 got 2.4ltrs @94% out of a 23ltr wash very pleased!

[@StillIt]

Nice! Hope it tastes great too.

[@Andersonvga1994]

i don't know if you will read my comment or if you already know this, but you can add more sugar over the days to get a higher ABV. i made an rascante wine (i'm from brazil i don't know the right word) with more than 20% ABV, i added sugar enough to get to that point thinking yeast would die, but when i backsweetened and bottled, it carbonated. i used baker's yeast. Lost my exact recipe but here's what i did, lots of sugar divided into 3 additions, solid (Microwaved it for a little sanitisation). i used almost a kilo of sugar in 3L of wine. Fermented in ambient temperature (20~25C) for 2 weeks some theoretical data: FG: 0,974 (20%ABV) total OG 1,126 meaning about 450grams of sugar for each liter of water, splitted in 3x150g. i think it can work.

[@fallinghammerforge3296]

I know its an old video and im late to the game, But even here in Murrica the metric system is much easier to deal with on this vs brewing. I will measure water out in gallons by conversion but everything else being in base 10 units is so sooo much easier when it comes to volume of liquid at x abv and looking at yields and cuts.

[@StillIt]

A man that talks sense ;)

[@unclefred3328]

@Steven McLenachen I concur! UK never went proper metric and then we have imperial measurements that sound like US ones but are slightly off. Some trades use US Imperial, others UK, and the rest (EU) metric. Godamned mess it is!

[@jvin248]

Red Star active dry yeast in a 900g vacuum packed "brick" gets a cap in less than an hour making bread and beer. I heard this yeast is collected from commercial breweries and sold to the baking industry. It seems like it completes within three or four days without any conditioners added -- I've attributed it to low SG wort as I'm experimenting with green malting my beer lately, but maybe it's all in the yeast. 5 gallon & 15 gallon ferments like you suggest are good Imperial measurement targets for the home brewers. Reminds me, I gotta go punch down the cap!

[@StillIt]

+jvin248 I have seen it mentioned a bunch on forums etc. I have yet to see it for sale here though. Not that I have done too much looking haha. Give it a punch for me :)

[@ethanmccormick3271]

If people are using robobrews or digiboils or similar you can simmer the bran and dissolve the sugar in there for faster making wash I do this after I brew beer so I have litres cleaning and just one big brew day

[@theenglishtechnophobe4369]

Awesome info, what yeild in litres of heads, hearts and tails would you expect to get from a 23 litre wash? Would 6 litres from 68% ABV heads down to 20%ish ABV tails sound about right?

[@Ken-rk3by]

If you want a better and cheaper, on electricity, way to heat the drum, use a water-bed heater. Just tape it to the drum and wrap a blanket around it. The temperature control is very accurate and it is a lot better than that stupid heater. I have used one to even heat a 400-gallon aquarium and the bonus was, it heated the basement.

[@QuackLoud]

We can't switch to the same system that EVERYONE ELSE (almost) uses ------ we're Americans, we're not that bright!! And I have a Doctorate!! Hahaha. This is so much more interesting than I ever thought possible. Thank you.

[@spicyspice352]

Thanks heaps man for the great vids, entertaining presentation style, info and links to sites for even more info. You got me into this and I'm loving it, I appreciate it and what you do. CCVM modular for the win.

[@StillIt]

Ayyyyeeee, go the CCVM!

[@MrLibbyloulou]

This maybe old to you Jesse, but new to me, thanks for putting it on, my Barrel is on it's way....nice one!!!

[@rrmuf]

This is a great recipe Jesse. Thanks for featuring it: It helped!

[@jakeevans7075]

Man just whipped this up and within a hour after adding the yeast it went nuts and I am getting 1-2 bubbles through the airlock every second. So glad I found this. Thanks man. Also bought 10kg of bran for $6.50 at the local farm supply haha.

[@StillIt]

+Jake Evans nice! Yep if you want speed it seems to deliver haha

[@brucegustafson8382]

can you distill with stainless steel tubing instead of copper?

[@BeardedBored]

Great video Jesse! Thanks for the conversions. Teddysad, you are awesome. What a great gift! Really nice recipe, too:-)>

[@StillIt]

Thanks man. And yes, yes he is!

[@37H662]

Bearded & Bored would this work for your apple jack recipe?

[@jamesramey3549]

I've looked, and am still not sure. Is the multivitamin just a regular vitamin for people or is it specific for distilling? Maybe that is a stupid question but I want to try this and don't want to put something in that shouldn't be.

[@StillIt]

Yup just a human one :)

[@jamesramey3549]

@@StillIt thank you for replying

[@trevorlavergne1423]

Jessy, thanks for the great videos. I am starting 15 gallons of gen 1 of the ujssm today and starting 15 gallon of the tffv today too. I am hoping to be able to run my " device" every weekend. Looks like the ujssm will be a 2 week ferment while the tffv will be a 1 week ferment. Please comment if you disagree with my time line. Thanks again.

[@StillIt]

That's probably about right, hit I have learned not to rely on fermentation going to my schedule. It's always when you "have to run on _____ day" that they get stuck or act funny haha

[@letsdoitfriends4975]

Hey Hope you are having a kickass lockdown down in Nz ...... just wanted to know if is it a good idea to add spice (cinnamon/ clove/ cardamom) or herbs in the wash before fermentation ......or should I add it after fermentation before distillation ....... or is it just a waste of time ....????

[@hilahdivers8334]

I can’t find wheat bran in any stores. What could be substituted? All bran cereal? Another type of wheat?

[@mrgoodtime87]

I'm one of those silly Americans. I have a 25 gallon still and would love some 25 gallon recipes. Great video! (You the man Teddy)

[@StillIt]

haha fair enough dude. Yeah Teddy is awesome for sharing this!

[@allananderson7606]

Thanks for converting. FYI we all learned the metric system along with the imperial system in public school so were capable of either, or converting ourselves.

[@yaserafshar7554]

Hi, what is the use of EPsom salt in fermentation?

[@MelindaLea-u6j]

Can you please let me know exactly what yeast is is, I found Angels dry yeast yellow label but unsure if it’s the same one. It has the same packaging but with more Chinese writing and says it’s for alcohol not baking? Thank you

[@foundingfathers4liberty]

Is the a difference between the Angel Yeast Red/Yellow Label and the A1? Will any work or is the A1 needed for some reason I wanted to buy the Angel Red 500g as it only 30 dollars as the A1 is 80 for 500g

[@tombirmingham7033]

hey, just picking up the hobby. my first mash was terrible, only one delicious liter out of 5gallons after a week. so mad, yeast was sad and slow. I figure that I should listen to professionals. I am so glad that I found your channel. I am following this recipe now (mostly) using multivitamins and other critical nutrients I figured healthy yeast would be productive yeast (sadly no bran). the activation and rehydration of the yeast has helped so much! this morning i peaked at it, so excited and man it's bubbling and fizzing like a freshly poured coca-cola!

[@roysonmascarenhas1129]

Hi your birdwatcher sugar wash yiu added tomatoes paste was it homemade as store bought has preservatives please let me know Thanks

[@spikelove9533]

Thank you for the conversion id say a 5 gal is the only conversion needed anything else is pretty easy to multiply in your head. I've been wanting to try a vodka thanks a bunch

[@bobfulton6090]

Yes the conversion to our silly silly silly imperial measurements is very helpful thank you very much

[@jaywimer4415]

Would be nice to include the recipe in the comments , would sure help me to not keep repeating and pausing the video.

[@hazard1nc]

Way to hook someone up dude, sorry dunno how to say the name, but you're an awesome person for hooking Jesse up! Anyway, love vodka, easiest to make, besides the tomato paste wash. Edit: why Baker's yeast? I get it, with all the extras in this care package, you don't need turbo yeast, but that's basically what your getting here, once it's a said and done. This is more of a complicated wash than need be in my eyes, maybe I'm just pampered and I surely don't mean to come off as such.. dunno where the care package came from and thanks for being an amazing person, that copper mesh alone is the most valuable item in the whole package! Nothing better than a wad of copper mesh for a reflux chamber.

[@jonwlindberg]

Thanks for the great video. I love this channel. Getting ready to try this recipe. Hard to find bran in my area. Is there any substitutes?

[@snidetripod]

Man, it's great to find metric measures. Thanks, can't wait to make this recipe.

[@adamg.manning6088]

I don’t know if anyone will see this, but what’s the significance of the copper wool?

[@ericbrown466]

just ordered a hat and hoodie here iz my question i bought an 8 g kettle and made my own 2" column with one plate in a glass as for condenser i thought it was a shot gun but its not but best way to clean the braze [not solder] should i do dbl vinegar runs ? im new and not trying to sound off

[@frankkudlack2276]

What type of vitamins are we talking about? Like a mens multivitamin? If so, ingredients to make sure they do and don't have in them? Love the vids, thanks

[@lukeaus]

Man I'm just jealous we can't do this in Australia legally. Can't understand why the Kiwis move over here, when you have all the freedoms. Well done mate, I will continue to watch your videos.

[@StillIt]

+Luke Sanders I feel for you! We do have it good here ;)

[@troywest9751]

You are allowed to distil alcohol in Australia you just have to register with the ATO and then pay tax on every litre of alcohol you make

[@BwahBwah]

Anything under 5L you dont need to tell ATO and you dont require a licence. Over 5L and yes, you "tell" ATO and apply for a free licence.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

Don't make a video then but don't let government control you. We use the same stuff and concepts to make cheese, it's just food.

[@aleejade6791]

Luke, I live in Queensland. Home brew shop in my local town and no problems. You cant sell it. You can make as much as you want.

[@williamgordner5520]

if i run this through a pot still with a thumper would i still have to do a stripping run? thanks great videos

[@StillIt]

Yeah that will be fine man :)

[@Soprano0117]

No, don't do a stripping run you will remove the best flavours from the wheat. Maybe run it through a cheese cloth strainer over your boiler. You will however end up with a lower ABV count, roughly around 76% to 82%, but temper this down to about 48% with spring water or distilled water then run (filter) it through some activated charcoal 3 times, give or take. and you got yourself a dam tasty vodka....I promise ya. Remember practice makes perfect and everyone has their own taste and flavours, keep on stilling brother.

[@dannylee9138]

A submersible fish tank heater works good to keep your mash at 78 degrees

[@mgpatricelli]

Ok so here's a question, are we fermenting this on the grain to provide nutrient to the yeast or just for flavor? I'm interested because i have an electric brewery set up and was wondering if I could simmer the wheat bran in my mash tun or kettle then strain the grain off as best as possible before it hits the fermenter.

[@gabcardinal3582]

Hi dude, really nice video ! As I can see it doesn't matter if you dont cook everything at the same times ? I mean.. it's hard to cook everything at the same time before put it in the fermenter when you got a big one like your's right? Thanks in advance

[@glennclark762]

Just found your channel, this is fantastic. I have a 4 litre air still (for reason we can't go in to LOL) I am just brewing my first batch of FFV. As I only have the air still should I be doing a stripping run or going straight to a spirit run and what should I take out to get rid of approx ml wise to make sure it has no methanol or is there a way I can test for this. Just trying to get a heads up as these stills are so slowwwww. Thanks for the great channel.

[@thecaitiff]

Americans typically do 5 gallon (19l) or 15 gallon (57l) batches (yes I know those numbers aren't correct conversions but 19l is stamped on my carboy so it was just laziness). Why? Because if we go down to the brewing store, they have 5 gallon carboys for sale, not 20l carboys, and the beer kegs we scavenge for our boilers are "half barrel" kegs that are 15.5 gallons instead of the standard 50l kegs that sane people use. American home brewers and secretive home distillers have to use what's available, not what's easy to math. Thank you for the effort converting units. I don't personally need it, but it's nice that you made an effort. Thanks for doing these videos. It's a fun hobby but we Americans aren't allowed to participate yet. One of us making these videos would be called "exhibit A" at our trial.

[@StillIt]

Ah ok cool. I will stick to those volumes for a little then and see if people find it helpful. Yep, hopefully, there is a change coming for the Americans!

[@chuckdontknowdoya6100]

Great video Jesse going through the list one more time. I never use bakers yeast for anything but food for my good yeast I kill it in boiling water then simmer all the water out until I have a paste then I put it into ice cube trays until it freezes then into a zip lock bag until I need them. I use two per five gallons U.S. thanks for your help and if you ever need more copper drop me a line and I'll gladly send you some.

[@alertassplunk1871]

Dear Jesse, is it ok to ferment into stainless steel containers? or better using plastic food grade containers?

[@StillIt]

Yeah there are plenty of good stainless fermenters :) plastic is cheaper though

[@alertassplunk1871]

@@StillIt you are da man, thank you!

[@Chapatedc]

Great vid, just starting out distilling and so glad I found your channel. Will be doing my own FFV when my current TPW ferments out.

[@StillIt]

+Chapatedc awesome man! Yeah I'm really happy with it. Thoroughly recommend it. Welcome dude :)

[@davidwalsh3734]

Thanks Jesse, great vids. So I have a bunch of wheat that I grew myself. How do I use this in a mash? I know I have to use malted wheat or barley with it but do I have to go through a cereal mash? Thanks

[@charlesdovey9449]

Jesse an amazing recipe. But what multivitamin tabs please?

[@ricklafford8993]

More simple temperature control. Use an aquarium heater. Been using one for several years.

[@StillIt]

+Rick Lafford nice man. May give that a jam for the big one.

[@troywest9751]

That's what I use an aquarium heater they actually work really well

[@marctrott9437]

Troy West yep same here. Been using them for awhile too,, plus sometimes throw in a small aquarium pump too,,, keeps it all circulating and gives a great end result

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

@@marctrott9437 Using an aquarium air pump while creating the wash is a great way to give the yeast a kick start.

[@MarcNorden]

I'm going to do the tomato past one just waiting for everything to arrive I will let you guys know what it tastes like?

[@satyagrahatmaja3647]

Hai I'm from Indonesia, Nice explanation man. It's informative. I just about to start with it. Is it better if I use turbo yeast to ferment the wash?

[@terrysellers9809]

Thanks for the pond and oz and the teaspoon thanks and god bless you

[@ciine70]

Hi,there: Can you please tell me how many Liters you draw from 100Liters of wash. Thank you

[@caleblong8787]

Hey mate by putting 1kg mixed berries will it make it berry flavoured vodka? And your videos are awesome

[@StillIt]

Honestly dude, I think your berries would be better used after distilling. So distill to 93-95%. Proof enough down for say 1l of 55%. Muddle the berries and let them soak in it for a week or so. Then strain with a coffee filter.

[@caleblong8787]

Any idea on making jack Daniels and wild turkey without the essence

[@StillIt]

I'm not too sure of their mash bill off hand. But I'd start looking into all grain mashes. . . . . One coming up on the channel soon 🤘😆🥃

[@MrDeathray117]

Thanks for the imperial conversions!

[@StillIt]

+MrDeathray117 no problem :)

[@codewithhosssein]

Hey @StillIt Recently I tried this recipe and It was nice. And I wanted to say thank you for this good recipe. But I have a little issue. When I put batch in my bucket after 1 day there was no foam over the batch. I can consider that It has issue with Sugar or MutliVitamin Tablet or Wheat Bran Have you any thoughts about that? Thanks

[@leestone1885]

Love your videos iv been learning alot from you. Thanks by the way nice to see videos and instructions in metric we are on board with metric system here in Canada 👍🏻

[@davidboyce1905]

Hi Jesse I’m thinking about getting into brewing and have watched a heap of videos lately I’m really enjoying yours at the moment. I have looked through most of your vids but I haven’t seen any for oozo do you have any recipes if you do could you let me know

[@bigredinfinity3126]

I use wheatbix and blend them works great

[@jeffcameron3192]

Hey dude, been watching for a while, but missed this one somehow. What do you cap this fermenter with? I have access to 200 litre drums and would like to make large batches. Do you have a video on making this? or some pics? Cheers mate

[@thomasmcsweeney9871]

First I love and learn much from your videos and from the comments section. I was going to buy an expensive electric puppy blanket and one of your commenters suggested an aquarium heater - wow so much better and SO MUCH CHEAPER. My question is - I can not find baker's wheat bran and the closest I can find is roasted wheat bran. Is it possible to use this, I would still simmer it for 30 minutes but wheat is not big were I am. Please help.

[@garoudahanouman7734]

1:48 4 to 5 days in my case, but who cares. That's the best recipe I've tried so far. It's a bulletproof recipe, as I like to say...

[@gutsbones6752]

Awsome video bro im just starting into the fermenting game it's mean fun my first one i made 5 of us drank the whole 20 liters of grape wine we were so happy my mate pissed in the hallway and fell asleep on the toilet. I never wrote the recipe down could never make it like that again.

[@StillIt]

Bahshah I guess it was a good night. You have to be a fellow kiwi right? !?

[@gutsbones6752]

Kiwi hard bro mean vids

[@StillIt]

Cheers cuz 🥃

[@kbosell3812]

Really liking your videos! Keep it up, man!

[@StillIt]

Thanks dude! Just getting to the fun stuff now :)

[@kbosell3812]

I subbed after watching the first video of yours that I had watched. I haven't started distilling yet, but definitely have an interest. You make it easy to understand and admit some mistakes you've made. To me, that makes for a great channel! I'm excited to see how this batch turns out for you!

[@StillIt]

Appreciate it :) As you know I am totally new as well. But I am HOOKED haha. Glad you can understand my droolings ;)

[@gregzavala315]

Los Angeles Kings fan? You have won my heart!

[@codyhendricks6927]

Also can you do a fruit and mead mix video broski? Maybe blueberries and then raspberries or blackberries

[@darrylward4292]

Hey Jesse, relatively new to distilling. The wife happy with efforts so far. She has asked if I could make an orange gin, blood orange, Seville etc. Would you have my recipes, ideas etc. Thanks for all your videos✌️

[@m.h.jafari8017]

hi Jesse! something weird happened to my wash; I started with 1.076 and ended up with 0.992 . considering it a 11% abv based on numbers. but in distilling it just gave me 300 cc of 50% out of 8 litres wash and after that it was just water. what happened? this wash is only potent of 5%?

[@StillIt]

Hmmm could be a few things. Wild yeast that do not create alcohol? Turned to vinegar? Vapour leak in the still somewhere?

[@savageproductions95]

What type of yeast and multivitamin tablets are you using? 👍👍

[@nkujajunior8373]

hie can you drink this as it without distilling

[@filipdopirak5226]

Is it possible to make vodka with no sugar ?

[@chuckhenderson4765]

would using a different yeast make a higher ABV as baker's yeast doesn't tolerate alcohol

[@StillIt]

The bakers yeast will handle this just fine. The point of this recipe is to make something tasty, not to push things to the limit. This yeast fermented this down to below 0 (if I remember correctly).

[@HodgyE5]

Just keep with Liters/Milliliters, we can convert,

[@thunderdog201]

On the wheat brand it is malted? Or are you using just brand for the smell and taste.

[@StillIt]

Nope its not malted. Purly for taste :)

[@bernhardrohrer9593]

ever tried using rye bran for a rye vodka kind of style?

[@StillIt]

Have a look at the video I put out today :) not rye bran but kibbled rye.

[@mickcook7712]

Can any body on here say if it's ok to put active charcoal powder in you sugar wash while fermentation thank s

[@seanjohnson8977]

Would copper scourers work as a copper mesh substitute?

[@dennisyoung4631]

Will this work for d.i.y. Shellac Thinner?

[@countryboycharlie9793]

I it's a dual purpose reflux's still with a 2 inch column, all stainless steel, I run it most of the time as a pot still with 2 copper scrubber and a little ceramic rashing rings in the column and run it slow slow no faster than a fast drip

[@StillIt]

+charlie knight nice man. So making whiskey most of the time?

[@stevemaster85]

Hi, will I have a similar result by not using DAP, epsom salt and multivitamins tab and just wait longer for the fermentation? I'm having very hard time finding those ingredients that aren't sold in industrial amount. Im an absolute beginner and atm I've just made 3/4 basic run of rum with a small, cheap 150$ amazon still. Thanks

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

Without some of those ingredients, your fermentation will probably stall. On Amazon look for "yeast nutrient" as an equivalent for the DAP. Epsom salts (non-scented bath salts) and multivitamins should be available at any drug store.

[@RideSlide13]

Wait he used 1/4 TSP Epson salts for 100ltrs but says 1/2 TSP for 5gal ? I'm confused or is it a typo?

[@suffolksoap]

When you say rack of what does this mean can you teach me ? Made the batch up today so have four days to work it out lol so in love with this and it been years since I have made anything sadly it was me and my dads thing but he passed away some omg 20 years ago and not made anything since then, seeing it in writing seems so long ago yet still so raw lol tmi me thinks, anyho could you get back to me about rack off please cheers for the uk Pauline x

[@toddwilson7082]

I do appreciate the conversions, for just about the 20 gallon and ten gallon I think we can scale the rest Esau enough thank you So much for your help

[@trevorjohnston7120]

FANTASTIC...I in fact came across this Video as I have a 50L batch down RIGHT NOW.. ..I'm 3 days in . HEY the only very slight mistake here is that you didn't actually activate the yeast...Couple of tablespoons of sugar in that mix the yeast would be going off..:) But great video, and I really want to see how it turn's out.........

[@StillIt]

+Toner Direct sweet! Is this one of your staples? Teddy said the same thing after watching the video haha. I will need to do a follow up :)

[@trevorjohnston7120]

Yup, Makes a softer wheat Vodka with that "sweetness" of an all Sugar Wash..,,,,, Teddy is just up the road from me...:)

[@StillIt]

Wolfric has a video on TFFV as well. worth checking out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWqkqoanoLppgpY

[@artooks]

Hi Jesse just did the recipe wondering something, all wheat bran fall at the bottom of the fermenter, is that ok, I could not see a dough like formation in the wash when that happens today is my first day of the fermentation.

[@StillIt]

+Arto Sevan Oksayan yeah that's normal man :) is the any bubbling going on yet?

[@artooks]

it is bubbling yes but I still did not see anything like a dough yet :)

[@StillIt]

+Arto Sevan Oksayan cool! Yeah they all look different man. Sounds like it's doing well too me.

[@artooks]

I thought or from what I saw It should look like a dough but it has been 4 days and the it did not appear took a reading today still 1.045 it is going down really slow there is definately something wrong I guess

[@Mrboxo]

Ive just done my first batch of this and im quite surprised at how clean the bread yeast has fermented out. Im thinking i might try and use it for a pale ale adding the salt vitamins and nutrient. Cheers!

[@StillIt]

Yeah its interesting huh? That could be cool dude. Let us know how you get on?!

[@billastell3753]

I can't see how this recipe would be any faster than birdwatchers wash. Birdwatchers wash is very active and is more or less done in 3 days. Any extra time adds a small amount of alcohol to the wash but mostly the extra time is to allow the wash to clear so you don't get sludge burning on your heating element. If you try to distill this bran wash in 3 days I can imagine a real challenge with burning bran. I guess a bit of bran flavour added to the vodka as opposed to a hint of tomato might for some purposes be good but in mixed drinks no one would notice.

[@enricotheunissen2653]

Hi there love ur channel and I am also starting to make my own vodka in South Africa Cape Town. I just want to know what is Dab?

[@howdenlance]

Di ammonia phosphate I think

[@powerfighter35]

so they are adding the wheat as a flavour rather than converting any starches that come from it??

[@StillIt]

Exactly. Flavour and nutrients for the yeast

[@powerfighter35]

@@StillIt so would an oat bran be similar but with an oaty finish?

[@AnthonyDigi1205]

What will are you going to use pot or reflex

[@harleysiddall8817]

Jesse how long before it clears? I'm about 4 days into ferment but still looking cloudy. haven't had a chance to take a gravity sample yet.

[@StillIt]

+Harley Siddall it will only start to clear after the fermentation is totally finished. And that tends to take about as long as it takes haha. There are a whole lot of factors that will push it longer or shorter but 5-10 days would be around the normal range.

[@chicoalarantianah75]

trying to figure out if my fermenter is large enough for a wash.. how high does the *cap* rise? (e.g - I have the option of either one of my 60 fermenters or a 160ltr fermenter ..) Ohh.. also, is this recipe for reflux or pot still??

[@StillIt]

That's going to depend on a few things. (Every time you answer yes means a higher cap) Is there grain or fruit fiber in the mash itself? Is it a all grain(especially no boil)? Are you using a fast yeast? Fermenting at higher temp? If you have the space use the larger one, then you will see it yourself.

[@chicoalarantianah75]

@@StillIt .. Trial and error.. the part i'm dreading the most.. lol afraid to screw it up, or make a huge mess.. lol thanks for the help though, much appreciated love your channel, love your dedication :D

[@piratepete1961]

Hi Jesse Thank you & Teddysad I have just put down my first FFV tonight took some vids as to document so i know i follow the recipe correct and will see how it comes out so thanks to you both Just read so comments i should read made the same mistake didnt activate the yeast 2hrs down bubbling nice

[@ВячеславМинакофф]

Great recipe! Quick and tasty. I have an even easier way to make drinks from any starch-containing raw material. This Chinese yeast with enzymes "Kodzy Angel". This is a technology of cold saccharification, that is, there is no need for an initial wort. Water is taken 35 ° C, any grain (wheat, rye, barley, rice, corn) and made "Kodzy Angel". two weeks and ready.

[@StillIt]

I have been hearing a bit about this lately. . . . . I have to say i am amazed by it. I need to find some and give it a go.

[@ВячеславМинакофф]

@@StillIt If interested, here is the alcofan.com/samogon-na-kodzi.html (Google Translate) After I switched to the column, I refused to sugar mash and made drinks only on cereals. Really yeast for the lazy.

[@kristinwest832]

Conversions are helpful!

[@Justicescales123]

If you have a little air pump like a fish tank pump, use it to aerate after putting in the yeast for around 4hr. The yeast will work much better for Ya

[@StillIt]

+Justicescales123 thanks man. Yeah I need to sort something. I have just been mixing/sloshing like crazy before pitching.

[@Justicescales123]

Still It no problem. ..Love the videos. The more you have at the beginning of the fermentation the better the yeast work and multiply. 4-6 hours for your blue barrel. 1 hour is good for 5 gal batch.

[@lacaval]

6:34 are you trying to rehydrate the water? lol