How Do You Make Alcohol From Common Table Sugar?
It is very easy and inexpensive to make alcohol from sucrose. Such alcohol is made by fermenting granulated sugar with a certain kind of yeast, and up to 20 percent (40 proof) alcohol can be produced. Follow these steps to make a base alcohol that can be used to make a variety of alcoholic beverages, such as fancy liqueurs or cordials and jungle juice (hard liquor mixed with fruit juice). • Super yeast Obtain a packet of super yeast or distillers yeast. Only this type of yeast will be able to effectively and cleanly ferment table sugar and produce up to 20 percent alcohol. This kind of yeast also contains nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) that will support the growth of the yeast and enable effective fermentation. Sucrose and some other kinds of sugars do not contain such nutrients. • 6.5 gallon glass carboy with airlock and 7.5 gallon plastic bucket (lid also required for bucket) Choose the fermentation vessel. For 5.5 to 6 gallon (20-23 L) batches, a 7.5 gallon (28 L) food gr
• Super yeast Obtain a packet of super yeast or distillers yeast. Only this type of yeast will be able to effectively and cleanly ferment table sugar and produce up to 20 percent alcohol. This kind of yeast also contains nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) that will support the growth of the yeast and enable effective fermentation. Sucrose and some other kinds of sugars do not contain such nutrients. • 6.5 gallon glass carboy with airlock and 7.5 gallon plastic bucket (lid also required for bucket) Choose the fermentation vessel. For 5.5 to 6 gallon (20-23 L) batches, a 7.5 gallon (28 L) food grade bucket and lid works very well because it is easy to pour the ingredients into the bucket and stir them, and because the bucket has a large capacity. Glass carboys can be used as well, and for smaller batches, use one gallon jugs. However, a drilled rubber stopper that fits the airlock will be needed that fits the carboy or jug. Leave a good amount of extra head space, equivalent to ab
