How to make Alcohol with Sugar and Water

[@UltimatelyEverything]

He's just a man with a camera and a whole load of knowledge on making home made alcohol and that's what i like to see it's not all of this high end tech stuff just a simple camera and a man with smart and intelligent brain.

[@PlattR]

I truly appreciate that. It's my way of giving back to the community.

[@Kai...999]

I didn't see what's wrong with technology but okay.

[@UltimatelyEverything]

@@Kai...999 That's my point there isn't anything wrong with it.

[@FluffyMovies63]

I made some last month and last week I wanted to see if it was ready. I can't remember Wednesday and Thursday. I think it's ready!😂 ❤Thanks!

[@devencapritta6827]

Flavor ain’t a problem when you’re just trying to get blasted for cheap 😳😂

[@devencapritta6827]

By the way awesome video 👍👍

[@PlattR]

Good point

[@bobgagit7981]

Indeed mate that’s the mind set 😂

[@DEADSOUL66]

Mix it with coke you'll be straight😂😂

[@bbrandumbb]

But it takes time and time ain't cheap 😔

[@liveredluver]

you make alot of teenagers happy

[@PlattR]

You kids stay in school and say no to drugs.

[@Don_TARAR]

@@PlattRsir no sir

[@231colt]

@@PlattR but say yes to easy to make alcohol on the internet!

[@notgab1078]

As a young teenager myself, I can confirm this made me happy (I haven’t made it yet)

[@231colt]

@@notgab1078 im ngl its pretty ass bro, try the one he did with juice its a lil better and i think you get more alc from it

[@JacobMunson360]

I love how you keep in and explain failure. Great teaching!

[@PlattR]

It happens as a homebrewer, so you have to learn to adjust.

[@hocus2591]

love this youre such a great teacher. i love how you talk through everything and it feels very hands on for a recording

[@PlattR]

Thanks. I do what I can.

[@cassandrafaulkner4115]

😄

[@funniebunnie4u]

Yessss! Just found this channel but I love the way gives info and instruction. Just right!🙂💜

[@keyyglock1916]

5 years later... still a legend 🙏

[@PlattR]

A legend with a lot of free time on my hands.

[@tabithajones3560]

@@PlattR Why are u on ssi

[@tabithajones3560]

@@PlattR not as a bad thing I am

[@PlattR]

@@tabithajones3560 Oh I don't take any drugs.

[@tabithajones3560]

@@PlattR drugs lmao wtf r u kidding me man.... Ssi is retirement or disability lmfao

[@DJxSGGxNeo]

I have 30 empty wine bottles, a ton of maple syrup, and a lot of brown sugar. I am going to try this out.

[@PlattR]

Sounds like a recipe for fun.

[@jamalpeoples3736]

What you just made is called Kilju. Really popular in the Finnish community. Easily enough to make. I would use a better wine yeast next time. I use Amerotti all natural extract to make all types of soda syrups. Use those to flavor and keg.

[@PlattR]

I’ve got to get into soda making.

[@jamalpeoples3736]

This taste like soda when kegged. Plus you can tone down the sweetness to your liking.

[@grungeisdead8998]

Your videos are amazing you explain the process really well

[@PlattR]

I appreciate that.

[@Kim-ri1hg]

I do this all the time. When it’s done I add it to ice and lemon juice it’s very good. (Hard lemonade) Also you can add it to a seltzer (hard seltzer) and a soft drink or lemonade.

[@PlattR]

There are so many options, I love it.

[@snatchhog]

Do you add any nutrients to the fermentation?

[@PlattR]

@@snatchhog Yes. Sugar and water only don't provide enough nutrients for the yeast to survive.

[@skylerdornbusch9038]

​@@PlattR what would be added as such nutrients

[@PlattR]

@@skylerdornbusch9038 Homebrew shops sell yeast nutrient but you can use a hand full of raisins for nutrient also.

[@alleseele]

I wonder if those flavored concentrated on the go drops or packets for water bottles would mix well with this. it would be nice to have a clear base and then you can decide the night of, what flavor you wanna drink instead of 2 weeks prior.

[@PlattR]

Only one way to find out.

[@Kim-ri1hg]

Yes it work amazing. Just put ice into a glass pour the water wine and squirt your water flavoring. Add a lemon or line wedge. It’s delicious

[@Jordan4Ibanez]

I haven't drank in quite a while, but your videos are simply awesome. Keep it up!!

[@PlattR]

I appreciate that.

[@kittykitty168]

Your channel is great keep up the good work!!!!

[@PlattR]

I appreciate that.

[@Crodmog83]

This was a really cool video,I enjoyed watching it. Cheers!

[@PlattR]

I appreciate that.

[@Harvles93]

Holy fuck I just watched your video from 2014 and the difference in appearance is insane, you look great here!

[@PlattR]

I think it's the hair that sticks out.

[@carlreed234]

Thinks platt I remember when I first started. And look at me now..WOW

[@PlattR]

Good for you!

[@simulationjake2570]

I’m an acohilic

[@natewisch274]

@@simulationjake2570 same😭

[@cries3136]

I’m depressed hi

[@bumiiilmuna]

@@cries3136 hello im depressed too

[@donberry6079]

Tie his hands and he will be speechless!

[@PlattR]

That's why I don't own a pair of handcuffs.

[@recentartistsnewera38]

😂😂😂

[@URBNGRWR]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Where did you learn all this stuff?

[@PlattR]

I've been bartending for over 20 years.

[@gutenman7112]

thank you , when i got the basics now i can experiment with other ingridients

[@PlattR]

Best of luck.

[@JennyLee24-7]

Great info. Really appreciate it. You help me sort out my thoughts to use up the "maple sap water". We have not be able to drink all of the many gallons before it goes bad, so next best thing, make some alcohol 🤩👍

[@PlattR]

That's the spirit!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@PlattR Hi..I want to make an alcohol for tinctures. Just want to make sure the abv is high enough to ensure it will preserve it! lol. Would this be the right candidate for it? Tasteless..essentially odorless alcohol thats at least 40% abv.

[@PlattR]

@@Sunny-jz3dy This won't work for tinctures. You only get in the low teens as far as ABV goes. If you were to distill this, then yes.

[@REdwards21121]

So much to learn, so excited to learn. wish you were my neighbor. Who knows what kind of new drinks we could create 😊😊😊😊

[@suzannescanadianvtgcrochet7346]

I put a sugar and water an yeast I put in the jar and I put the airlock with the latex gloves I let it for about 2 weeks 3-7 days before I drink also I add a kool aid or other kind thats how I made a liquor from 3:00 thanks platt r 🙏

[@PlattR]

I love the idea.

[@sololesi6391]

We do this at home and we usually add flavours in the end mostly fruits.

[@PlattR]

I'll have to give that a try.

[@AustinGray-k1m]

Hey platt. You da bomb! I just started a batch today but i mightve put in too much sugar. Also i peeled about 8 oranges and threw the oranges in the bottle. Along with half a bottle of maple syrup & half a pack of yeast... Within the first 12 hours it has lifted up like orange foam. Is this how it should look on the first day?

[@ThatFijianGuy]

This the best channel on youtube

[@PlattR]

I like to think so.

[@jasminezainy]

Really informative video :) If i leave it for longer (say about a month) will it reach a higher ABV?

[@PlattR]

Not really but it would smooth out the taste a little.

[@Ben-pz9mo]

5:52 I love how we only "got something" when its at 10%+ ABV

[@PlattR]

I love to aim high.

[@taptemple6428]

I love using this video for a natural base for things like flavored liquors. It’s great for making aquavit.

[@PlattR]

There are some many options with this stuff.

[@McFlubberDuck1]

Definitely liking the stache man great video thank you

[@PlattR]

I do it for the ladies.

[@anthonypalermo8816]

lol, hipster

[@hectorhockley1934]

I watched your first video from 5 years ago and didnt realise it wasnt as simple as add more sugar and yeast and the abv will be higher, i started a homebrew and added enough sugar so it would come out at around 25% and the gravity at the start is 1.180, what do i do

[@PlattR]

You probably need to dilute a little bit. the low 20's% is about as high as you can get with just fermentation alone. You will also need some turbo yeast or a high gravity yeast.

[@chocolaterose3483]

Ty, I just started a couple today , finally ! Yay. I was going to start this one but decided to wait. But now I think I'll get it going for " sizzles n giggles" . Cant wait to see your next video.

[@PlattR]

Best of luck my friend.

[@southpoundham]

Heyhey good to see another upload my guy! I actually have a bottle of pruno firmenting right now haha! Keep up the good work 🤘

[@PlattR]

Thanks you sir!

[@southpoundham]

@@PlattR is my wine supposed to be milky?

[@PlattR]

@@southpoundham It will be milky during fermentation.

[@anthonypalermo8816]

SLAYERRR

[@haitkhuu]

G'day, Great video! I recently made a hard lemonade and ginger beer and almost ready to bottle them. Can you pls advise what sweetener I could use to back sweeten them to add sweetness without increasing the ABV and over carbonating them and creating bombs? I will be priming the bottles to carbonate them. Also, to kill off the yeast to stop the carbonation process and preventing exploding bottles, do you recommend pasteurising the bottles? TIA!

[@PlattR]

I've never done the pasteurization thing, so I can't talk about that. You can use artificial sweeteners if you are worried about bottle bombs. Cane sugar usually works fine for priming, just don't leave out at room temperature too long.

[@hypebeast4170]

Can you add this to non alcoholic beverages for the alcohol and taste combinations?

[@PlattR]

Sure can.

[@boijohnson2584]

Hey if I were to use a half gallon of water how much sugar should I use/ yeast

[@PlattR]

Just cut everything in half.

[@Numbers1877]

Thanks for the video. Yeah not enough quality yeast, and your right about the differences of sugar.

[@danielboianoff9540]

So if you add more surger and yeast will it be stronger

[@Pozuda]

Ye. But only up to 13% alcohol without distillation.

[@suzannehurst4805]

Love your videos. Could you use powdered fructose instead of table sugar and could you use this in place of everclrear in other recipes like schnapps or such?

[@PlattR]

This only gets to about 10% ABV, so not strong enough to use in making liqueurs. I have never used fructose but it should work.

[@MrN2hendrix]

I COULDN'T FIND THE LINK FOR MAKING WINE FROM GRAPE JUICE CAN YOU SHARE?

[@PlattR]

Ask and you shall receive: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKe5YmmMjrN3qcU

[@Junior-ut2er]

My experience of brewing sugar water. I used old yeast. I thought it did not work. So I just left it and stayed in a 2 liter soda bottle for about 2 months. I finally got the courage to crack it open to taste. And to my surprise, it had a nice strawberry flavor. Gave me a good buzz leaving me wanting more lol. I forgot to mention that the sugar wash would release a few carbonation bubbles like a week into fermentation.

[@PlattR]

You'll probably want to degas that.

[@premiumiptv72]

Thanks for the video watching from Uganda ❤ but I have a few questions about it If I am to make for 20ltr bottle how much sugar and yeast should I use What is the best temperature range for good brewing You talked about using a balloon should be inflated or non inflated to know if it is brewing How long should I leave it to ferment Thanks for your feedback

[@PlattR]

10-12 grams of yeast should do. Mid 60's to Mid 70's F is about right. No need to inflate the balloon. Let it go for 10 days to two weeks.

[@premiumiptv72]

@@PlattR thanks for your feedback 👏 and how much sugar should I use for 10L and should I make the water too sweet or less

[@PlattR]

@@premiumiptv72 Basically multiply everything 2.5X. You don't want to go over the top with the sugar. The yeast can get overwhelmed.

[@jimlongino8420]

Very informative. If you were to do this with molasses and sugar combo wouldn't you get the " mash" for rum ? Also old Mr Johnson used a rubber stopper with a hole in it that he put a small hose into and ran the end of the hose into a glass of water to indicate when fermentation was done. Just FYI the best homemade wine I've had was made with wild plums and blackberry. Do you have any suggestions as to what kind of yeast to use and where to order it from? The plum trees are in bloom now and the blackberry will follow. There should be a time in June when I can get both at the same time from roadside patches both here and down in love county. Are the yeasts that you order more capable of producing a better tasting wine than bread yeast? How did you get so knowledgeable in this subject? And I really appreciate your feedback. Would love to drink a few with you sometime. Cheers

[@PlattR]

Molasses and sugar would make rum if you had a still. A good wine or champagne yeast will give you great results. they give you a cleaner fermentation and higher ABV. I've been bartending for about 30 years and homebrewing for about 20.

[@khalfanalkindi7953]

okay , i couldn't understand but thank you for advice you are AWESOME

[@PlattR]

I appreciate that.

[@dayeli-q1v]

I don't have that special type of lid that you have. Can I use the normal lid by tightening it slightly?

[@PlattR]

Yes as long as the CO2 can escape. You might also try a balloon on top.

[@ExaltedDuck]

regarding the heating the water... 30 min at 140 or 30 seconds at 185 to pasteurize. Although the amount of time it takes to get there and the amount of time it takes to cool down (hopefully covered) would let a 5-10 minute dwell or just a climb to 155 and cut the heat do as much as you'd almost ever need.

[@PlattR]

Probably don't have to go to 185, just did it for extra caution.

[@albrightfs]

just a easy to understand video! THANK you so much!

[@PlattR]

My pleasure.

[@conglomeratedog8024]

love your videos! very helpful stuff

[@PlattR]

Glad you like them!

[@kimberlyharris4360]

Hi Platt! Brand new to this and I really enjoy your videos they're so informative and straightforward. Got a question for you though, what is the difference between and yeast energizer? Are they used for different things? Does one outperformed the other? Inquiring minds want to know 😊

[@PlattR]

Yeast energizer AKA yeast nutrient is used to give yeast the nutrition it needs to convert the sugars into alcohol. They are different and yeast nutrient isn't always needed.

[@ryangatien6615]

Got some fermenting for only a couple days now. It looks cloudy, and I have a sweet alcoholic smell. Is that going to go away, or did I fuck up this whole batch already?

[@PlattR]

No your fine. Just let the process play out.

[@ryangatien6615]

@@PlattR Thanks boss

[@PlattR]

@@ryangatien6615 My pleasure

[@gavinhernandez4626]

Hey bro as far as the grape wine vid you did five years ago do I have to wait 10 days or dose waiting just make it stronger???

[@PlattR]

Waiting 10 days helps it hit it's peak alcohol. This also helps the taste and lets the yeast finish its activity.

[@ciaranatort-6008]

I did it for two weeks

[@PlattR]

@@ciaranatort-6008 The extra time usually smooths out the wine.

[@PlattR]

@Ballkrazy 3 It works but I encourage giving it a few more days.

[@joelalbertsen772]

@@PlattR Is the peak 96% or is it some other percent

[@juansolo1617]

Usually I find that distillers yeast performs way better, but you gotta keep it warm (I use heat blankets and electric heaters). Keeping it in the dark away from fluorescent lighting helps, too. I don't use yeast nutrient, but if you want you can boil some blended raisins and pour that into the mix for nutrient. DO NOT USE TAP WATER. It has chlorine and chlorimide and will stall the fermentation. It needs to be purified or distilled water. Easy to make a water distiller with a lidded pot. Attach a bulkhead to the lid, run a small copper tube into a coil, submerge the coil in a bucket of water, with the output of the coil at the bottom side of the bucket for output. Distilled water is pretty expensive, about 2.50 per gallon, but you can ferment in the HDPE jug it comes in.

[@PlattR]

Distillers yeast also gives you a better yield.

[@scott8964]

Do you have a video on how to make gin if not can you do one grate video really enjoyed it very informative

[@PlattR]

You might like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-VYWOFfrKKbaM

[@AmyLovesYou]

I use 10%/11%/15% juices all the time for this, and they turn out great! Very strong alcohol flavor after tons of bubbles. The trick is to add more yeast. You know the preservatives and whatever are going to give the yeast a hard time, but when you put 5 grams of yeast instead of 2-3 grams, they take over the fermentation process beautifully. Be careful, you may get too much fermentation and end up with an over spill.

[@PlattR]

It's important to leave extra head space for your brew.

[@brianmaldonado7284]

I was walking through Walmart and decided to try this since you can't buy alcohol with food stamps but you can buy the ingredients. I got 4 pounds of sugar, a gallon of water, I already had a half gallon of water in a gallon jug, 1 1/2 gallons of 100% Orange juice, and a 3 pack of Fleischmans original bread yeast. I did not use heat, in fact the liquids were cold at the time I mixed them. I first dissolved the sugar into the half gallon of water in the 1 gallon jug and topped it off with more water. Once fully dissolved, I added 1 yeast packet to the sugar water turning the sealed jug upside down like an hourglass to help the yeast dissolve as it wants to float in cold water. Once fully dissolved, I didn't have a big vessel so I used the 3 gallon jugs that I now had and an empty 2 liter bottle. I used all 4 containers to mix all of the Ingredients thoroughly until I had 3 gallon jugs filled and I recycled the empty 2 liter. I split the other 2 yeast packets into all 3 gallon jugs of half diluted OJ with 4 lbs cane sugar dissolved into it. I'm letting the sun heat up the liquid so the yeast starts working. I will manually burp the CO2 as it ferments because I can. I will let you know what happens in 10 days.

[@PlattR]

Best of luck my friend.

[@jaxminnie6127]

Where is e update?!?!?

[@jorgepizarro8142]

I second that: how did it turn out? Inquiring minds want to know😂

[@slumpalotb4bed738]

Do you have a video on the simplest strongest alcohol to make

[@PlattR]

Here is a way to bump up the ABV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIewl5d5arhofa8

[@shawnhatmaker1599]

This is how I make mine but in the final ending I add jolly ranchers

[@PlattR]

I love where your head is at.

[@ShaneSirbaugh]

What all do I need, besides the ingredients? any special bottles or that bubble cap thing or the floating tool? Just wanting to see if it’s a hobby (if you will) I would enjoy and continue

[@VersusArdua]

If its something you're just wondering if is for you then you really don't need all that much to get started. Hydrometers and stuff can come later, in the meantime just buy the yeast and follow a basic apple juice cider recipe or a wine and if its something you find yourself interested in after it's done fermenting you can buy the extras.

[@richardnewey7593]

I make sugar water alcohol once the fermentation is complete I add cordial to flavour then also dissolve more sugar in water and add in stages until desired sweetness is achieved. I make 25 ltr batchs using 5kg cane sugar I also buy bread yeast which I boil and kill and add to the fermentation this adds nutrients for the yeast I then use turbo yeast which takes anything from 3 days to a week

[@richardnewey7593]

If you make a strong cup of tea and add.. This will add tanning which yeast also loves

[@PlattR]

Sounds like you have it figured out.

[@239_baby6]

Can I use Minute Maid? It’s says 100% natural flavors on the front of the carton but just want to make sure

[@PlattR]

As long as there are no preservatives, you should be good.

[@Tyndalic]

But what do they mean by natural flavors; dirt, chlorine..?

[@thesailor9059]

thanks for the response on previous comment i watched it and it ggaved me a lot thanks once again but i have question about flavouring cuz i dont have option to buy wine flavour or smth like that

[@PlattR]

You could add something like Kool Aid or anyone of the drink mixes to add flavor.

[@roblox-vp1rq]

Thanks for a helpful video on this topic. It is always more satisfying to sample one's own brew rather than merely always have the commercial products. I have recently attempted brewing a batch from apple juice and trying it a little differently this time. I have used only half a cup of brown sugar and a table spoon of bakers yeast in two litres of 100% apple juice. It is bubbling away quite quickly with little sludge developing on the top. I am using a lose cap rather than a bung. It may develop a little less alcohol than usual but I hope to reduce the carbs as much as possible. I am not sure of this batch will complete all of it's possible fermenting sooner than usual due to a little less sugar added. Otherwise I usually let it go for ten days before decanting. Anyways time will have to tell, I have not used brown sugar before only refined, and usually one full cup. Thanks again for enjoyable video.

[@PlattR]

Best of luck to you!

[@3catfriends]

I just tried to make alcohol for the first time per his booze video and I did one grape 64 oz one apple about a cup of sugar and 1/8 tsp of active dry yeast. It’s been about 9 days do you think it’s good? also what does decant mean? Can we just drink it?😅 and if u don’t have a way to test the alcohol how do we know it worked 😂

[@3catfriends]

The thought of an airlock and sourcing sanitizing overwhelmed me 😅so I just am trying it in the juice container

[@PlattR]

@@3catfriends If it bubbled, that means you got fermentation which means you got alcohol.

[@PlattR]

@@3catfriends The easier, the better.

[@truckerdave2446]

I just love the passion and knowledge!

[@PlattR]

Thanks, I'm glad someone gets it.

[@truckerdave2446]

@PlattR you are welcome ,I learn so much from your videos.!

[@MidnightWildspirit]

after it's alcohol can You make a drink out of powdered drink mix?

[@PlattR]

sure can

[@adamw.6805]

You should do this again but use turbo yeast and see the out come

[@PlattR]

That's a good idea.

[@brandonross1905]

So how many days is it best to let this drink sit before u drink it? And can it be refrigerated the entire waiting period or should it remain left out ?

[@PlattR]

I would give it at least 10 days. Leave it out, the cold from the fridge would stop yeast activity.

[@Aaron_b_c]

Soda stream idea is good. Might have to try that

[@PlattR]

Best of luck.

[@esra_erimez]

I've always been curious about exactly this

[@saracame]

Can I use my sourdough starter?

[@PlattR]

Bread yeast works just fine.

[@ericksoria4773]

Wondering cause I age my meads for a month but recently tried just sugar for it to be cheaper, can I then just add like a Gatorade flavor sugar packet to enhance flavor once I feel it’s aged enough to consume?

[@PlattR]

You sure can. Plain table sugar is not as complex as honey, so you don't need to age as long as mead.

[@NotBrandino]

I know this is an older video, so you might not see this but how long should I let my batch ferment minus the yeast issue you had? Thanks

[@PlattR]

At least about 10 days.

[@kingace4life220]

Hey Platt, was looking into distilling my homebrew (for a higher percentage and less yeast flavor). And was just wondering if i should be worried about foreshots. heads, hearts and tails. Or if that wouldn't matter if i was to just distill this.

[@PlattR]

For sure, you want to toss out the foreshots because that is where the methanol is. Here is a link to a channel that does a better job talking about it than I can: kzbin.info

[@24magiccarrot]

Just be careful of the laws where you live as in many places it's legal to ferment alcohol but it's illegal to distill it without a license.

[@Peet0]

Can I use straight up bread as yeast? Or anything else.

[@PlattR]

Bread yeast will work.

[@keepinganonymous3631]

If I have a gallon jug of cider or apple juice, add yeast, do I get hard cider with this method?

[@PlattR]

Pretty much.

[@nicholasdaou4477]

Hey platt if i made this with cinnamon, sugar, water and bread yeast should i be worried about methanol concentration? If i didnt distill it?

[@xen0n534]

No. Methanol levels cannot be high by fermentation alone. Methanol levels will only get to dangerous levels when you distill the drink. Beer, wine and liquor in stores also have methanol, but the % is so low that it isn't dangerous at all so you're good.

[@PlattR]

This video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGe0mJZrd8mSZtE

[@nicholasdaou4477]

Thanks i was about to buy a distller in attempt to have 0 methanol but now i know i dont have to get one. Cheers 🍻

[@PlattR]

@@nicholasdaou4477 Best of luck to you.

[@nicholasdaou4477]

@@PlattR cheers

[@anthonypalermo8816]

Decent, but what about the sediment at the bottom after brewing? I thought you would filter it out before adding the Kool Aid?

[@PlattR]

I would filter before adding the flavor but you don't have to.

[@4EVER_KlNG]

@@PlattR how do you filter it out?

[@PlattR]

@@4EVER_KlNG Cheese cloth or maybe a coffee filter

[@GoGettaDoe]

So if you make this is is drinkable? if i were to make a cocktail with it would it taste good?

[@PlattR]

Not sure this would work in a cocktail but if you wanted to add juice or a flavored syrup, that would probably work.

[@eutha6]

this is killju-popular among the college kids in nordic countries-you add koolaid and such for flavor and it is like a party punch-

[@funniebunnie4u]

I'm just wondering, if I could use sugar, water, yeast AND fresh squeezed manderin oranges or pink grapefruit, ect.?? Y'all have any thoughts? EDIT: Or what about home canned, fruit jelly? My thinking is because of the simple sugars and no preservatives...

[@PlattR]

Add citrus juice should work just fine. If it has no preservatives, I don't see why the jelly wouldn't work. Actually, that seems like a good idea.

[@funniebunnie4u]

@@PlattR Thanks sweetie! I think I may try it... I'll comment somewhere if I succeed. Lolzz! I'm new to the channel, but I watched several vids and subbed. Love your teaching style! You don't go on, and on, about anything, but you give plenty of helpful, and easy to understand information. Killin'it! Gigglezz....💚💜🍻

[@PlattR]

@@funniebunnie4u I appreciate that.

[@cal7270]

What is the average percentage of alcohol for letting it ferment for around a week? How about two?

[@PlattR]

After about 10 days, your looking at aroudn 8-10% ABV

[@xvor_tex8577]

Something to note is the type of yeast you add determines how much alcohol youd get, so if you add bakers yeast you'd get ~8% alc while if you add wine yeast youll get ~18% alc

[@PlattR]

For the most part that is true, there are other factors like the amount of sugar that also affect the ABV.

[@Phil11390]

High fructose, so could you use corn syrup for a better result?

[@PlattR]

You can for sure use corn syrup.

[@Phil11390]

@@PlattR Thanks!

[@lewisphillips1673]

If the wine is leaking during fermentation does the cap need to be less tight

[@PlattR]

Don't tighten the lid. The CO2 needs to escape and could explode the bottle.

[@bronghusphidalski522]

When you're waiting for it to ferment, does it make a really noticeable smell? Just wondering. Thanks for the vids!!

[@PlattR]

Not really

[@TheLaughingjj]

​@@PlattRneed to try in a dorm..if smelly, then problem

[@PlattR]

@@TheLaughingjj I'm feeling what you're dealing.

[@elite6848]

Can i do this without an airlock and if yes how?

[@PlattR]

Just place a balloon on top and burp it every once in a while.

[@LukSter18998]

can an empty water bottle work as a container

[@PlattR]

Sure can.

[@MichaelAnderson-df2hj]

How about for flavor adding Kool Aid after fermentation.

[@PlattR]

That will work for sure.

[@youtubechannel605]

I plan to make a batch of this myself, but this is the first time I have ever done it. I don’t have a hydrometer, so it’s probably gonna be a little difficult for me to realize if the fermentation is stuck or moving properly. Are there any tips you can give to help understand what to look for in the process? Also should I add nutrient at the beginning to help prevent it from stopping

[@PlattR]

Definitely add yeast nutrient in the beginning. Basically, you just want to see bubbles rising in your liquid to let you know that it is working.

[@youtubechannel605]

Awesome sounds good, great video 👍

[@PlattR]

@@youtubechannel605 Thanks

[@joshwells3782]

Then distill it... I dont drink anymore but i love this stuff chemistry is awesome

[@shawnhatmaker1599]

Have you found a substitution for yeast?

[@PlattR]

I'm afraid yeast is a must

[@JoshF89]

What about using corn syrup or Beano with your regular table sugar? With or with yeast nutrient? Or using lalvin 1118?

[@PlattR]

Corn Syrup will work. No need for Beano because the sugars are already broken down for the yeast. You will want to use yeast nutrient. Lavlin yeast will work just fine.

[@meisme6209]

Hey man I’ve just tried making this but I added some oranges to it ik it’s probably going to ruin it but just wondering if it’d be okay to have them in there with everything else?

[@PlattR]

As long as you washed them, you should be Ok. If you want to infuse fruit, I would do it after fermentation.

[@danwilliamson4238]

Thank you for the info. I’d like to make a good tasting wine. Altho distilling is my goal whiskey moonshine. I was thinking also of peach brandy . I wish I had friends in the area that also make booze. I don’t drink myself except a small glass at night with dinner . So a elegant wine or whisky is my goal.

[@PlattR]

That was a problem for me too. My friends don't want to drink my stuff and I have a ton of it.

[@ConservativeHF]

Hey one question is it safe to drink a lot of it without de gassing it and is there a way to de gas it in a day. And why is mine bubbling a lot!

[@PlattR]

Sugary solutions like this tend to hold in the CO2, thus plenty of bubbles. This video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaHUkmSbmct8e5I

[@sammosley5359]

Could you instead of regular sugar use fructose corn syrup

[@PlattR]

You sure can.

[@catwalker4821]

@@PlattR If someone wanted to use fructose corn syrup, how much for the results in the video?

[@PlattR]

@@catwalker4821 Not exactly sure but it should be pretty close. pound for pound I mean.

[@LukSter18998]

does the hot water in the glass jug lead to pressure leading to cracks?? is it ok to use glass here

[@PlattR]

As long as it's not boiling water, you should be fine.

[@LukSter18998]

can i make it with old bread?

[@apolloniustyana7372]

Make it with water sugar ferment then add coolaid or similar

[@PlattR]

Sounds like you got it figures out.

[@RayDomizio]

Try my recipe. boil in 1/2 gal water 1 bar guava 300g, 4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup candied orange zest(can make with orange peel and sugar water), 1/2 cup molasses. when cool strain.1/4 pk yeast. Air lock add to 3/4 gal bottle. add 2 cups apple juice- usually i remove from 1/2 gal apple juice for making the hard cider at same time. about 21to 25 days is ready. cold stop-fridge. Stop when at the sweetness you like. Good stuff

[@PlattR]

Sounds interesting.

[@Kazazki64]

dope af! Natural treasure you are sir

[@PlattR]

I ought to put that on my business cards.

[@ceolandscaping5296]

what if you put dilute juice in at the end

[@PlattR]

IF you drank it immediately, you would be fine. If you let it set, the new juice might restart fermentation.

[@ceolandscaping5296]

@@PlattR cool

[@happening9688]

Could you distill this and concentrate this to make an even stronger batch? Asking for a friend.

[@PlattR]

This is pretty much what a lot of the old moonshiners used to distill.

[@aidenfielding1348]

@@PlattRwhy dont you use distillers in your videos?

[@PlattR]

@@aidenfielding1348 IT is illegal here in the states.

[@aidenfielding1348]

@@PlattR oh damn im not from the states. But we wouldn’t snitch on you anyways if u did use one lmao

[@PlattR]

@@aidenfielding1348 You might want to check out this video