Alcotec 48 Hour Carbon Turbo Yeast
Alcotec 48 Hour Carbon Turbo Yeast combines a high-alcohol, temperature-tolerant turbo yeast with activated carbon to help produce a cleaner, lower-odour spirit wash.
Designed for both fast fermentation and high-alcohol washes, Alcotec 48 Carbon can be used with different sugar levels depending on whether your priority is fermentation speed or maximum alcohol yield.
The included activated carbon helps adsorb unwanted fermentation compounds during the wash, making this an excellent choice when producing a clean neutral spirit.
Why You'll Love It
- Alcotec 48 Hour Turbo Yeast with activated carbon
- Suitable for fast or high-alcohol spirit washes
- Up to approximately 20% ABV
- High-alcohol tolerant yeast strain
- Temperature tolerant
- Activated carbon included
- Helps produce a cleaner, lower-odour fermentation
- Complete yeast and nutrient formulation
- Contains pH regulator, trace minerals and vitamins
- Contains antifoaming agent
- Suitable for sugar or dextrose spirit washes
Fermentation Guide
| Sugar | Temperature | Approx. Fermentation |
|---|---|---|
| 6kg | 20–35°C | 2 days |
| 7kg | 20–30°C | 3 days |
| 8kg | 20–27°C | 5 days |
| 9kg | 18–24°C | 7–10 days |
The amount of sugar used determines the potential alcohol level and fermentation time. Your current product instructions specify these four schedules.
Fast Fermentation or Maximum Alcohol?
One advantage of Alcotec 48 Turbo Yeast is the ability to adjust the wash depending on what you want to achieve.
For a faster fermentation, use a lower sugar addition and maintain the recommended temperature.
For a higher-alcohol wash, additional sugar can be used with a longer fermentation time and tighter temperature control.
Alcotec 48 formulations can produce approximately 14% ABV rapidly or up to around 20% ABV with the higher-gravity method.
Why Does Alcotec 48 Carbon Contain Activated Carbon?
This version of Alcotec 48 includes high-specification activated carbon in the fermentation mix.
The carbon helps adsorb unwanted compounds during fermentation, with the aim of producing a cleaner spirit wash with reduced fermentation odour.
Alcotec 48 Carbon vs Alcotec 48 Pure
Both are high-performance Alcotec Turbo Yeasts.
Alcotec 48 Carbon includes activated carbon within the formulation for additional purification during fermentation.
Alcotec 48 Pure is the standard Alcotec 48 formulation without the added activated-carbon blend.
Choose Carbon when you want the additional benefit of activated carbon during fermentation.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Alcotec 48 Hour Carbon |
| Brand | Alcotec |
| Type | Turbo Yeast with Activated Carbon |
| Pack Size | Approx. 283g |
| Maximum Wash ABV | Up to approx. 20% |
| Sugar Range | 6–9kg |
| Fermentation | Approx. 2–10 days depending on recipe |
| Application | High-Alcohol Spirit Wash |
| Carbon | Activated Carbon Included |
The Australian Alcotec Carbon listing I checked specifies a 283g sachet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcotec 48 Hour Carbon Turbo Yeast?
It's a high-alcohol Turbo Yeast formulation containing yeast, nutrients and activated carbon, designed for producing spirit washes.
How fast is Alcotec 48 Carbon?
With the appropriate sugar level and fermentation temperature, the 6kg sugar method is designed for approximately 2 days.
Higher-alcohol washes require longer fermentation.
How much alcohol can Alcotec 48 produce?
Depending on the recipe and fermentation conditions, Alcotec 48 can produce a wash of up to approximately 20% ABV.
Does Alcotec 48 Carbon contain nutrients?
Yes. The formulation includes a nitrogen source, pH regulator, trace minerals, vitamins and an antifoaming agent in addition to the yeast.
Does it already contain activated carbon?
Yes. That's the major difference with the Carbon version. Activated carbon is incorporated into the fermentation formulation.
Where can I buy Alcotec 48 Turbo Yeast in Australia?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks Alcotec 48 Hour Carbon Turbo Yeast online with Australia-wide shipping.
Click & Collect is also available from Tweed Heads South, convenient for customers across the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Northern NSW.
Why Buy from Border Brewing?
- Competitive online pricing
- Multi-buy Turbo Yeast discounts
- Australia-wide shipping
- Click & Collect from Tweed Heads South
- Alcotec Turbo Yeast range
- Home distilling supplies and advice
- Convenient for Gold Coast & Northern NSW customers
- Family-owned Australian business
