r/prisonhooch • u/Dfjddvhjgf • 3d ago

Question: When to cold crash a turbo yeast?

Bought myself some turboyeast for first hooch attempt, how can i judge when to cold crash if the whole fermentation process only lasts 48-72 hours? The yeast I chose can go up to 17% if left for long enough but i’m hoping to stop it somewhere between 10-14%.

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u/2stupid 3d ago

Your hopes require a hydrometer or other tool to measure when you are at 10-14%.

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u/nukey18mon 3d ago

Or just only add enough sugar for 10-14%

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u/Dfjddvhjgf 3d ago

when using real fruit, i suppose a rough calculation of the sugar levels should be enough to get a ballpark figure then?

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u/nukey18mon 3d ago

Yeah, especially with your large acceptable ABV range.

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u/Dfjddvhjgf 3d ago

thanks mate, much appreciated

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u/lostinaquasar 3d ago

You can't measure it unless you recorded the starting gravity or SG when you make the initial batch. Otherwise your just guessing

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u/HumorImpressive9506 2d ago edited 2d ago

You get to 10% by starting out with just enough sugar to get to 10%. Then it wont matter how high the yeast CAN ferment. It cant ferment any stronger than there is sugar. (Are you sure you even have enough sugar in there to get to 17%?)

Cold crashing will only temporarily halt the fermentation, it will start right back up when the temperature rises. You can store your yeast in the freezer if you want to, it wont kill it.

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u/ThePhantomOnTheGable 3d ago

Have you already started your brew?

If not, just go ahead and toss the turbo yeast in the trash and do bread yeast instead. Or order some wine yeast if you have the patience.

Turbo yeast sucks every single time lol

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u/ThePhantomOnTheGable 2d ago

I’m legitimately happy for you, are you cold fermenting or something?

Turbo yeast easily throws a lot of fusels, contributing to harsh taste.