Here is a ((( NOT SO SIMPLE ))sugar wash that i tailored for my 8 gallon boiler-- I stole most of the method. Its a lot of messing around but i enjoy this hobby mainly because of the chemistry involved



1-- A 7 GALLONS BATCH OF SUGAR WASH (for pure spirit or vodka & gin)
(((START AS 6 GALLONS --- (((BECOMES 7 WHEN ALL IS FINISHED)))
1A—research the use of calcium carbonate.

2--need--Ph meter-citric acid-DAP- formulated yeast energizer- yeast nutrient-yeast hulls- malt extract-beakers--
10 gallon bucket -stirrer -sugar -scales-3 Ziplocs—(triple scale hydrometer) and a refractometer

3--NAME OF YEAST=_ec1118 USE 2 PACKETS-use 1 gallon glass jar for starter bottle
SEE STARTER BOTTLE METHOD IN 8D thru 8H

4-- 6 gallons, the batch is about 7 gallons---
20 POUNDS OF SUGUAR,WILL YIELD ABOUT 14.5% ALCOHOL—adding 1.5 pounds of malt extract will bring the P.A. up to about 16%

5--D.A.P.--125 grams total- in three zip locks--45g--45gr--35gr-( use gunpowder scale)
ALSO add 1 tsp of "yeast nutrient, yeast energizer" and "yeast hulls" to each zip lock bag

6-- Acid blend--add 1-tablespoon to wort BEFORE ((see note B just below)) adding the first zip lock bag ((note effect on ph)) If P.H. is above 4, add a second TBSP. of acis blend.
B--ADJUST--acid--- ((FIRST)) (try only 1 tbsp acid blend and test)))

Adjust ph to 4 and test periodically to keep it in the 3.4 to 4 range- --

C--see potassium bicarbonate notes to raise ph and gypsum or acid to lower it.


7--((be sure to add all ingredients to zip lock bags as stated in step 5))

8-- Mix sugar syrup--add 5 quarts water to the sugar and heat to completely dissolve the sugar
ADD--Add the ((1.5 pounds)) pound of malt extract - ((no more)) Dry requires 20% less(19.2) ounces


A--TOP UP WITH TAP WATER TO 6 GALLONS and add first DAP packet that contains energizer and hulls




((Wort must have the additives mixed in it already))
D-- NOW Make THE starter bottle 1 liter wort & 1 liter water.
AERATE-15 minutes before adding the yeast packs.





F--Add 2 packets yeast to the starter bottle and allow 6 hours (( maybe overnight)) to re hydrate and multiply—yeast splits once every 2 to 4 hours.
((Ideal conditions allow yeast to split every 20 to 30 minutes))
My calculations are based on a probable 1.5 hours lag time and 2yeast splits ((((I'm considering longer starter bottle times))) possibly 8 hours

G--Aerate wort for 1 hour during the last hour of rehydrating the yeast in the starter bottle

H-- Pitch the starter bottle, stir and cover wort
NOTE: INSTALL THE TEMPERATURE COMPENSATING EQUIPMENT MIN 65 DEG.F.
IF IN WINTER TIME.

I--Stir often--at least 3 times a day for the first 2 days

REGARDING TESTS--ALWAYS make and enter all TESTS BEFORE PERFORMING OTHER ACTIONS.

STIRRING RECORD--DAY#1 XX -MAKE ALL NOTES ON ATTACHED CHART only

NOTE-- making tests--MAKE ALL DAILY ENTRY'S ON the new ATTACHED CHART
- ((don't eliminate tests)) ((I'M A LAZY BUM))

A-- ((((STARTING ON THIRD DAY))))--stir daily only once every morning until racked to carboy under lock

NOTE:-- NOTE:-- ((((ALSO ON THIRD DAY))))--add second 45 gm of dap that contains energizer + hulls ((( add slowly or it may overflow))
Mix the packet in a total of 1 cup water and then
add (( only a few tablespoons )) at a time

C-- (((((ALSO ON THIRD DAY)))))--STIR AND RE AERATE THE MIXTURE for 15 minutes



ON THE FIFTH DAY--RE AERATE AND ADD THE LAST ENVELOPE CONTAINING
35 GR. OF D.A.P. that includes the energizer and hulls

(((Again add slowly as explained in NOTE ABOVE or it may overflow))

ON THE SEVENTH DAY--MOVE TO CARBOY UNDER LOCK

NOTE###-- Keep testing once daily until S.G. Shows 1.020 or less

NOTE# 1--SWITCH TO PRECISION HYDROMETER AT S.G. OF 1.020 OR LESS

ALWAYS USE THE NEW--daily record sheets for--P.A.--S.G. ---P.H. and bubbles/sec in air lock

FERMENT THE LIQUID TILL S.G. IS BELOW 1 OR BUBBLING STOPS.

NOTE# 2--The wash is a wine of sorts and may be stored for a later date always ((clarify and stabilize))

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Diammonium Phosphate. Yes, it's a nutrient. Some vendors sell it with urea mixed in and just call it ""Yeast Nutrient"" or something similar. If it's labeled that way, the product description will usually mention something like, ""Food grade urea and diammonium phosphate."" You should be able to find it at most brew shops at somewhere around 4 USD/pound.

--JB"

When you say to add sugar after 5-7 days do you just add sugar and stir or dissolve in hot water let cool and add. Not sure exact way should be done.

"How Many people add this to their run?

-Add ¾ cup kosher salt and 1 1/4 cup soda ash to the final run

What are the benifits?

AA"

Hokey is just a nickname passed down from my two older bros.

I use 3 beanno and a squirt of juice no real measurement....ya cant really mess it up. I buy the little 16oz jug but I'm sure 1 lemon squeezed and added to the pot would work too.