Potassium Carbonate (100g)

To summarize Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) an important chemical used in the making of distilled spirits. Used to adjust the pH of the spirit, as well as to raise the alcohol content. Also used to control the acidity of the spirit. Improving the mouthfeel and flavor of the spirit. Used to buffer the mash against pH changes. Not allowing it to go to low. A white powder or as colorless solid crystal and has a salty taste.

How to use Potassium carbonate in distilling.

1. Firstly, use a pH meter to measure. The pH should be between 8.5 and 9.5. If the pH is too low, add potassium carbonate to the distillate to increase it.

2. Secondly, add a few grams. Stir until the potassium carbonate is dissolved.

3. Thirdly, heat then as it begins to boil, the alcohol will begin to rise.

4. Collect that and collect them in a vessel.

5. It will mix with the potassium carbonate in the distilling solution. This will reduce the acidity of the alcohol and make it smoother.

6. Repeat until the amount of alcohol you want is collected. Be sure to check the pH of the distillate throughout the process and add more if needed.

Consumables

To summarize consumables are items used for the successful operation of a distilling setup. Notably these often include items such as copper stills, tubing, filters, yeast, sugar, and hoses. Additional items recommended for distilling include thermometers, hydrometers, testing kits, and measuring containers. Basic maintenance such as cleaning supplies and sterilization agents must also be kept on hand.

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Alpha Amylase 100ml

In brief use Alpha Amylase to convert your starch into sugar. Endozym Alphamyl SB1, used at higher temperatures in the brew-house during mashing in order to facilitate the hydrolysis of starch into maltose, soluble dextrins and glucose.
Some of the obvious advantages are quick reduction of the viscosity of the cereal mash and the yield of more concentrated wort.

Subsequently an enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic juice that helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of the alpha-1,4 linkage between two glucose molecules, the main component of starch and glycogen. Alpha amylase also found in plants, fungi, and bacteria, and used commercially to produce some types of alcohols. Alpha amylase activity is important in grain processing and production of baked goods, as it helps convert the starches in flour into sugars.

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