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Yield expectations

PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:44 pm
by MattSmith
Some fruit washes are next on my list to do (apple, cherry, plum etc). I've got a lot aging currently and need to think about my future needs. What sort of yield should I expect from a batch? A small wash for me would be 60L and big would be 200L. Not sure I want to go big on something I've never done before but could be tempted if it makes a useful amount for ageing.

Re: Yield expectations

PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:09 pm
by BigRig
I always aim for the same SG 1.070ish and ferment it dry. By sticking to this, i can always safely estimate i will end up with roughly 10% of the wash volume with useable spirit (for oaking).

So 60L will give 6L, 200L will give 20L etc.