Distiller Yeast 1 lb.

Best yeast I have ever used for making mash for distillation. Way outperforms champagne yeast for overall alcohol content.

Great product

The best distillery yeast we have bought by far.

So there have been some negative reviews about this product. I pitched this yeast at 95 degrees as per the the instructions. Started good but stopped prematurely. After a little research it likes warm temperatures to work best. Set it outside and the ferment went perfect. It’s a good product

this yeast works amazing

Always works great

Works well

What can I say this yeast worked great and will buy again after this package is gon.

As a veteran homebrewer, I've dabbled in a myriad of yeasts and techniques over the years. However, my journey took a remarkable turn when I discovered Red Star 9804 Dady Distillers Active Dry Yeast, particularly in the crafting of my signature blueberry wine. Mastering the Art of Brewing My adventure began with a 6-gallon barrel as my canvas. To this, I added 2 kilograms of succulent blueberries, 4 kilograms of granulated sugar, 6 grams of diamonium phosphate, and the star of the show—12 grams of Red Star 9804 Dady yeast. The initial phase of fermentation was conducted in an unsealed environment for 48 hours, followed by a more controlled 28-day fermentation period under an airlock. The Clarification Stage Post-fermentation, I employed a siphoning technique to separate the liquid from the sediment, allowing it to further settle for an additional 28 days. Following this, I introduced a clearing agent, as recommended, and patiently waited for another 5 days. The Revelation Upon the completion of the clearing stage, I utilized a refractometer to gauge the alcohol content. To my sheer delight, it had skyrocketed to an astounding 21.3% ABV. The Nuances of Aging While the wine was already transparent and palatable, I chose to take it a step further. I transferred the liquid into a third, pristine carboy for an extended maturation period of 6 months. While this wine is enjoyable as early as 6 weeks, the added aging time allowed the antioxidants, aromatic compounds, and natural flavors of the blueberries to fully permeate the wine, enhancing its complexity. The Culminating Judgment The final product was nothing short of extraordinary—a blueberry wine so opulent and full-bodied that it could easily stand toe-to-toe with any premium commercial wine. Each sip was an indulgent affair, a testament to the transformative power of Red Star 9804 Dady Distillers Active Dry Yeast. For those aspiring to elevate their homebrewing endeavors, this yeast is not just an ingredient; it's a game-changer. It offers unparalleled reliability and efficiency, and it's the linchpin for crafting high-caliber, high-alcohol-content wines.

Got great after sale service. Did what they could. Yeast was defective, not doing what it was supposed too. Disappointed with the product, not the seller. Thank you

4.5 Gallon wash w/18lbs (8kg) sugar, yeast nutrients, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste (and not my first batch, though first with this yeast). After 3 weeks, and very sick of the slow work of this yeast, I decided to distill a batch in my 93% still. I got 1.4L out of the 17L wash...not even 10% after 3 weeks. I can hit better numbers with bread yeast. Far better and faster with wine yeast. To say I am disappointed, after expending resources to individually package and vacuum the contents into batch sized portions, would be an understatement. If what I received is indicative of the quality of this yeast I would say save your money. If not, then the quality of the quality control needs marked improvement, for what I received would not even compete against whatever your local grocery store carries in the baking section.

Thought it may be dead at first but worked great. Bloomed them and didn't see much action in 6 hours. Thought the amazon warehouse storage could be a killer to yeast, not necessarily the sellers fault. Regardles, I put them into a trial run with a mash of just sugar and boiled bread yest. Lots of action after a few days, airlock popping and you could see the bubbles forming and action of the liquid. I did add about x4 the amount the recommended yeast to give it the best chance and make sure it was alive. Honestly tastes great, hydrometer has shown nearly all sugar was converted after a week and I just sampled the wort plain. Very suble "beer" flavor, yeast notes to smell (duh?) but completely inoffensive flavors and slightly carbonated its actually quite pleasent just on its own with no flavorings. Plan too brew a 55gal container now and I'm impressed with the results.

Mixed sugar, water and yeast got booze. Follow the instructions and/or your own recipe. Make sure to seal package of vacuum pack in a mason jar after use.