Making a Sugar Wash, Step One in Distilling Alcohol

Creating a sugar wash for distillation involves fermenting sugar with water and yeast to produce alcohol. The process starts by dissolving sugar in hot water, allowing it to cool to room temperature, and then adding activated yeast. This mixture, known as the "wash," is left to ferment in a warm, dark place for about one to two weeks until the bubbling stops, indicating that fermentation is complete. Once fermentation is done, the wash is ready for distillation, which involves separating the alcohol from the rest of the liquid. It's essential to comply with local regulations and prioritize safety when distilling alcohol, as it can be hazardous and is often subject to legal restrictions. In this video, we will create our sugar wash, and in a future video, we will do the distillation. If you want a bit of a text description of the process, you can read the official description here: https://www.stillspirits.com/a/articl...