Pure Distilling Premium 8 Spirit Yeast 243g | 8kg Turbo Yeast

Pure Distilling Premium 8 Spirit Yeast – High-Yield 8kg Turbo Yeast

Pure Distilling Premium 8 Spirit Yeast 243g is a high-performance turbo yeast and nutrient blend designed for reliable fermentation, high alcohol yield and a clean, smooth spirit wash.

Designed primarily for a 25L wash using 8kg sugar or 9kg dextrose, Premium 8 can produce approximately 20% ABV under suitable fermentation conditions. It can also be used with 6kg sugar or 7kg dextrose when faster fermentation or warmer conditions are required.

With low odour fermentation, high alcohol tolerance and a urea-free formulation, it's an excellent all-round spirit yeast for home distillers wanting maximum yield while maintaining good spirit quality.

Why You'll Love It

• High-performance 8kg turbo yeast
• Genuine Pure Distilling Premium 8
• 243g pack
• Yeast and nutrient combined
• Designed for 25L spirit washes
• Use with 8kg sugar for maximum yield
• Or 9kg dextrose for a high-yield wash
• Produces up to approximately 20% ABV
• High alcohol yield
• Clean, smooth spirit quality
• Low odour during fermentation
• Reliable fermentation performance
• Can also be used with 6kg sugar for faster fermentation
• Urea free
• Excellent all-round neutral spirit yeast

8kg Sugar Wash – Maximum Yield

For maximum alcohol yield, use Premium 8 with:

8kg Sugar

or

9kg Dextrose

Pure Distilling specifies that this high-gravity wash can produce approximately 20% ABV under suitable fermentation conditions.

For best results, don't simply ferment as hot as possible. Maintaining a sensible, controlled fermentation temperature helps produce a cleaner wash for subsequent distillation.

6kg Sugar Wash – Faster & Cleaner Fermentation

You don't have to push Premium 8 all the way to 20%.

It can also be used with:

6kg Sugar

or

7kg Dextrose

This lower-gravity option is useful when you want a faster fermentation, particularly in warmer conditions. Pure Distilling specifically confirms Premium 8 can be used with 6kg sugar or 7kg dextrose for fast fermenting.

For home distillers prioritising clean neutral spirit over maximum alcohol yield, there's often little benefit in pushing every wash to the highest possible ABV.

Sugar or Dextrose?

Premium 8 can be used with either regular sugar or dextrose.

For maximum yield:

8kg Sugar → approximately 20% wash

or

9kg Dextrose → approximately 20% wash

Dextrose is a popular option when aiming for a particularly clean neutral wash, while ordinary sugar provides a convenient and economical alternative.

How to Use Pure Distilling Premium 8

1. Clean & Sanitise

Thoroughly clean and sanitise your fermenter, stirring paddle and other equipment before preparing the wash.

2. Prepare the Wash

Add approximately 21 litres of water at 30°C to your fermenter.

3. Add Sugar or Dextrose

For maximum yield, dissolve:

8kg sugar

or

9kg dextrose

Stir thoroughly until dissolved.

4. Add Premium 8

Add the entire 243g packet of Pure Distilling Premium 8 Spirit Yeast and stir thoroughly.

The pack contains both active dry yeast and yeast nutrient.

5. Ferment

Maintain an appropriate and stable fermentation temperature.

For the cleanest results, avoid unnecessarily high fermentation temperatures simply to shorten fermentation time.

6. Check Final Gravity

Don't determine fermentation completion by airlock activity or time alone.

Use a hydrometer and confirm that fermentation has reached the expected final gravity and remained stable.

7. Clear Before Distilling

Once fermentation has finished, allow the wash to clear before transferring it for distillation.

Using a suitable spirit wash clarifier can help remove suspended yeast and fermentation material before distilling.

High Spirit Yield

Pure Distilling states that an 8kg sugar or 9kg dextrose Premium 8 wash can produce approximately 4.5L at 93% ABV when used with its Reflux Condenser.

With the Pure Distilling Output Cooler upgrade, the manufacturer states that output can increase to approximately 4.75L at 93% ABV. Actual yield will depend on fermentation and distillation conditions.

Low Odour, Clean Fermentation

Premium 8 is formulated to provide low odour during fermentation and clean, smooth spirit quality, making it particularly suitable when producing a neutral base for further flavouring.

Your finished neutral spirit can then be used with spirit flavourings for styles such as bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, tequila-style spirits, schnapps and liqueurs.

Urea-Free Formula

Pure Distilling Premium 8 contains active dry yeast and yeast nutrient and is urea free.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure Distilling Premium 8 a turbo yeast?

Yes. Premium 8 is a high-performance spirit/turbo yeast and nutrient blend designed for high-gravity sugar and dextrose washes.

How much sugar do I use with Premium 8?

Use 8kg sugar when making the manufacturer's maximum-yield wash.

How much dextrose do I use?

Use approximately 9kg dextrose for the high-yield wash.

What ABV can Pure Distilling Premium 8 produce?

Under suitable conditions, the manufacturer states it can produce a wash of approximately 20% ABV.

Can I use only 6kg of sugar?

Yes. Premium 8 can also be used with 6kg sugar or 7kg dextrose for a faster-fermenting wash.

Does Premium 8 contain nutrients?

Yes. The 243g packet contains active dry yeast and yeast nutrient.

Is Pure Distilling Premium 8 urea free?

Yes. The current manufacturer specification lists Premium 8 as urea free.

Do I need to add extra yeast nutrient?

No additional basic yeast nutrient is required as the packet already contains yeast nutrient. Follow the manufacturer's wash instructions and use any additional wash treatment products according to their directions.

Should I clear the wash before distilling?

Yes. Allowing the fermented wash to clear and transferring it away from settled yeast and solids helps prepare a cleaner wash for distillation.

Is this suitable for making neutral spirit?

Yes. Premium 8 is particularly well suited to producing a high-alcohol sugar or dextrose wash for subsequent neutral spirit distillation.

Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?

Buy Pure Distilling Premium 8 Spirit Yeast 243g from Border Brewing Supplies for a high-yield, reliable turbo yeast for your next spirit wash.

• Genuine Pure Distilling product
• Competitive online pricing
• Australia-wide shipping
• Click & Collect available
• Local pickup in Tweed Heads South
• Turbo yeast and distilling supplies for Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Northern NSW
• Sugar wash nutrients, carbon and clearing products available
• Large range of spirit essences and distilling equipment
• Specialist home distilling advice