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Started a batch of rum with 5 lbs Brewhaus molasses, 2 1/2 lbs white sugar, 1 1/2 lbs brown sugar, 16 ltrs of H2O and 62g of Rum Turbo. Started at sg 1075, went down to 1000 after only 24hrs and stopped. I would like to get it to 980. Is this speed typical of rums? Any suggestions on getting it started again or should I just move ahead?
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Because of the unfermentables in molasses, you are not likely to get much below 1.000, if at all. Also, due to the osmotic pressure in a molasses fermentation, you will find it very difficult to exceed 11-12% abv.
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Thanks for the quick response! I"ve only run 7 previous batches but based on that limited experience, it doesn"t look like this one is going to clear very well. Any cause for concern?
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It can be difficult to get washes to clear at times, especially if there is a lot of dissolved gas in the liquid. Try stirring vigorously 5 or 6 times over the course of a day, and then if possible also put the fermenter in a cool area. Degassing is most effective when the liquid is warm, but clearing can be slow if the liquid is not cool.
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