Aussiedistiller, Home Distilling, Moonshine, Home Brew

I put on my first TPW on the 2nd of september how long does it tipically take to ferment out and clear ?

its probably finished fermenting- depending on temps. I would leave it a few weeks to clear

it sytill has some bubbles on top ok will leave it a a few weeks i am going to go and get another 25 L fermenter this coming week so i can stagger the washes

Have you tasted it?
Does it taste dry... it should

Have you put a hydrometer in it?
What did it read?

Clearing will take as long as it takes.... remember it won't go totally clear.
It will remain a pinkish tinge.
Did you rack it are you going to?


If it is fully fermented out why not run it?



DBV

Have you tasted it? not as yet no

Have you put a hydrometer in it? no it broke need to replace it

Did you rack it are you going to? no i have not as yet but i am going too

Well if you are going to rack it, just wait until most of the yeast settles in the bottom of the container.
By that time it will definitely be finished fermenting and be ready to run.
Depending on the temp at your place it could be a week or so.

If you stagger your ferments as you are intending, you should have something ready to run every week....
That is if you want too.
Three or four fermenters should be plenty.
You will find a balance as you go.

Happy stillin'
:handgestures-thumbupleft:


DBV

This is what a TPW looks like after about 5 months in the fermenter under airlock, smells and taste fine too.

shiiiittt thats clear!!
maybe that will be a good place to start for those looking for a potstill neutral- leaving it to clear that much :think:

sam_and_liv wrote:This is what a TPW looks like after about 5 months in the fermenter under airlock, smells and taste fine too.

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Have to say, I think that's the longest I've heard of anyone letting a wash clear. Kudos to your patience!

Andy, I think you might be on to something.

If you have a spare fridge, crash chilling clears them out beautifully. I do it with all my spirit washes and all grain beer wort. I am fortunate enough to have a dedicated temp controlled fermenting fridge though.

I trade neutral for whiskey with a mate he uses gelatin the link says if in a hurry so the above mention posts are better methods but if you must then use this method :handgestures-thumbupleft: gelatin

sam_and_liv wrote:This is what a TPW looks like after about 5 months in the fermenter under airlock, smells and taste fine too.

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Interesting FSD pot still you have rigged there S&L it is cool to see different setups, My 6 month old TPW look just like that very clean.