| Re: Newbie Question - What is the cheapest yeast ?
A dry yeast that is specified to work well in high gravities/alcohol would
be best. You want to make sure that it doesn't poop out before it's as high
as it can get.
And, if you're in the U.S. you'll want to be sure to get a license. It's
illegal to distill alcohol (by the application of heat) without a license.
Note the part about heat <wink>. It is possible to collect alcohol from a
distillate by the reduction of heat (super cold draws it in). Search google
for "ice distillation" if you're interested.
BTW - what starch are you using for the mash? Corn, rice, wheat,
potatoes...? the local home brew supply (LHBS) might be able to give you
some good advice on brewing and which yeast to choose.
Have fun!
Jeremy
"steve mew" <mewsteve@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Trying to make fuel grade ethanol for a combustion experiment.
> Can anyone help me with a yeast question. I have looked at brewers yeasts
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> as long as it burns after distillation.
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> Will any old yeast do or does it specifically have to be brewers ?
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> Many Thanks
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