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Still Spirts Turbo Air Still New Still Spirits "Turbo Air Still" or the "Water Purifier" Distillation Unit The Still Spirits Turbo Air Still system is a revolutionary still which is designed to fit right in at home amongst your everyday kitchen appliances. It looks like a kettle, works like a kettle but makes beautiful alcohol instead. This unit requires no technical know-how and is simple to use, producing enough alcohol to make a 1 litre bottle 40% in just 2 hours. This unit is air cooled, so it doesn't require a water flow for cooling, which is perfect for regions that are experiencing water shortages, or where you do not have access to running cold water or the room to setup a more advanced system. Please note that this unit due to its simplified design will produce 700ml @ 60% product, you must use the air still production pack with the still spirits triple distill yeast which has one tenth of the impurities of the nearest spirit yeast strain, the use of other yeast will result in a high collection of impurities, effecting the quality of the product. Cost of operation The unit runs on a 320w element, depending on the ingredients, will vary the operation time but between 2 hours is the general rule with a full run. At $0.13kwh, the unit cost a insignificant, under $0.10 in power consumption to operate, it also does not require a water flow like other stills. These prices will vary depending on location and going power rates Cost of final product This will vary depending on what you are making in terms of whiskey or liqueurs, also the varying qualities available. But working on the highest quality and most recommended blend of ingredients you are looking at approximately $10 per the bottle which is equivalent to a $60+ triple distilled commercial grade alcohol bought from your everyday liquor outlet. Higher and lower alcohol quality grades can be achieved, but there is a sliding scale quality for quantity. This figure has been fully aggravated to consider all aspects of cleaning, fermenting, distilling and blending of your drink. Packages Available with this product Still Spirits Complete Turbo Air Still System Still Spirits Air Still Complete System Upgrade 30L
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SYSTEM SUMMARY The Air Still system is very user-friendly & enables you to make excellent quality spirits, mixers & liqueurs in four easy steps.
Step 1 - THE WASH Firstly the sugar and water is turned into alcohol by fermenting with yeast. This is known as "the wash".
Step 2- DISTILLATION Separate the purified alcohol from the wash by distilling, this leaves behind most of the water and other impurities. Distillation is done by heating the wash, boiling off the alcohol and condensing the vapour back into a liquid. The alcohol that comes off does contain some water and is typically 60% ABV.
Step 3 - CARBON FILTRATION Use specially treated activated carbon to filter out most of the remaining trace impurities.
Step 4- FLAVOURING Finally, adjust the finished strength of your alcohol by adding some water, then simply add your favourite spirit or liqueur flavour
CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YEAST Air Stills are a simple design that is easy to use & inexpensive to buy. However, it is important to note that because they are a simple device, they require extremely high quality yeast to produce excellent spirit.
In other words, the Air Still is a simple pot still that requires near perfect wash to deliver near perfect spirit.
You should be aware of the fact that the use of standard yeast products leads to off flavours & low grade spirit .
Still Spirits are the only manufacturer of special quality yeasts that will produce the high quality spirit you are expecting. This yeast is called "Triple Distilled". All other yeasts produce inferior results in an Air Still. Triple distilled yeast is available in packs suitable for 9 & 25 litre fermentations. These yeasts are also available in "production packs" with Turbo carbon, Turbo Clear & filter carbon included. The 2.4kg pack is used in the 10 litre fermenter & the 6kg pack is for the 25 litre fermenter.
NOTE ALSO Top Shelf Distillers Conditioner is now recommended for use in the air still in conjunction with the ceramic boil enhancers. One Stop Bar Shop, 203 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931 Ph: 03 5975 5209
Still Spirits Air Still 10L Distillery
Still Spirits Air Still 30L Distillery
Your Air Still System comprises Still Spirits Turbo Air Still Still Spirits Air Still Companion Pack Still Spirits Air Still Production Pack o 10L kit has the 2.4kg Twin o 30L Kit has the 6kg The Companion pack includes: Fermenter (Plastic Bucket with tap) o 10L Kit has the 10L fermenter o 30L Kit has the 30L fermenter Testing Equipment Cleaning & Sanitisers Solutions Collector for Air Still Filter for purifying water or distilled spirit. Stirring Spoons
PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR STILL.
The Still should always be run on a flat dry surface in a well-ventilated area.
Always unplug the power cord when filling or cleaning. Only use the wall socket switch for turning power on/off.
Never immerse the still in water, or allow the body base or the top cover to become wet inside.
This unit is not intended for use by children. Do not operate this unit where it is possible for children to reach it.
Do not remove the top cover when the still is operating.
Allow at least 20 minutes for cooling, after switching the power off, before you remove the lid. It is important that the still cool down before reusing.
Be aware that when operating the still contains boiling liquid. Occasionally the lid may lift without warning and spill boiling liquid. Keep hands and face clear from the immediate vicinity of the still when operating.
The still is fitted with a high temperature cut- out. This is used as an automatic cut-out for water distilling and must be reset before the still can be used again. Use the reset button on the base of the still. It is not applicable for alcohol distilling as you are only distilling off about 20% of the starting volume. However it will provide a safety back-up if you forget to turn the still off and it is allowed to boil dry. If this happens you will need to press the reset button on the base of the still before it can be operated again. One Stop Bar Shop, 203 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931 Ph: 03 5975 5209
AIR STILL 10 LITRE SYSTEM
You use this to produce 9 litres of wash for use in your Air Still you will also need to purchase an Air Still Production Pack which contains all of the consumables you will need, including: Yeast and Nutrients (Dry Mix) Turbo Carbon (Wet Mix) Two Part Finings 3 carbon cartridges 2.4kg dextrose
This unit can also be used for making fermented Spirits and Liqueurs which are lower in alcohol. This method does not include distillation. This is ideal in countries where distillation is illegal.
USING A 10 LITRE FERMENTER TO PRODUCE 9 LITRES OF WASH Before you start: Make sure the tap is securely fitted to the bucket and fill with 5 litres (2 US Gal.} warm water to ensure that the unit is water tight. Once you have confirmed that the unit is water tight, sprinkle in the sachet of No Rinse Steriliser. Carefully swirl this around so that it contacts the entire internal surface. Discard water.
Then: 1. In the Fermenter prepare 7.5 litres of water at 30 Celsius. Make sure it is not over 30. Typically, a mix of 1.5 litres hot water & 6 litres of cold water is about right. Adjust the mix to obtain the desire a final temperature.
2. Add 2.2 kg of Turbo Sugar (or 2.4 kg Dextrose, also known as Corn Sugar) and stir until dissolved.
3. Massage the sachet containing the Turbo Carbon and then add it to the Fermenter and stir. Warming the carbon sachet in hot water helps. DO NOT WARM THE YEAST SACHET.
4. Sprinkle the Yeast from the yeast sachet on top of the sugar/water/carbon solution (wash).
5. Fit the Carbon Cartridge to the Air Filter in the Fermenter lid and then fit the lid to the Fermenter. Place the fermenter in a space where the air temperature is between 18 and 24C for approximately 7 days (see note 7).
6. When fermentation is completed the wash will stop bubbling. To confirm fermentation is complete the wash can be tested with a Beer, Wine and Spirit (wash} Hydrometer. The wash has completed fermenting when the Specific Gravity-(S.G.) is below 990 on the hydrometer.
7. Once the wash has finished fermenting it is important to de-gas the wash. This is done by stirring briskly until all fizzing stops. T is will likely take a few minutes. Start slowly to avoid a sudden release of the gas. Once all the gas has been removed, add in sachet A and stir well.
8. One hour later, carefully sprinkle Sachet B on the surface of the wash and evenly distribute. Do not stir vigorously at this stage.
9. Leave to stand for 24 hours. During this time the wash should become clear ready for distilling. See the separate instructions that come with your still for distilling method. One Stop Bar Shop, 203 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931 Ph: 03 5975 5209
AIR STILL 25 LITRE SYSTEM Your Air Still 25 litre system includes: Turbo Air Still 30 Litre Fermenter (with airlock, tap & thermometer) Collector for Air Still EZ Carbon Filter Fermentation hydrometer Spirit hydrometer No-rinse sterilizer 6kg Air Still Triple Distilled Production pack
The Air Still Production Pack contains : Still Spirits Triple Distilled Yeast and Nutrients (Dry Mix) Still Spirits Turbo Carbon (Wet Mix) Two part TurboClear Finings 6 EZ Air Still Carbon Cartridges 6kg Still Spirits Turbo Sugar This is all you need to produce 25 litres of wash for use in your Air Still. This system can also be used for making fermented Spirits and Liqueurs which are lower in alcohol. This method does not include distillation. This is ideal in countries where distillation is illegal.
USING THE 30 LITRE FERMENTER TO PRODUCE 25 LITRES OF WASH Before you start: Make sure the tap is securely fitted to the fermenter (white bucket) and fill with 5 litres (2 US Gal.) with warm water to ensure that the unit is water tight. Once you have confirmed that the unit is water tight, sprinkle in the sachet of No Rinse Steriliser. Carefully swirl this around so that it contacts all the internal surface. Discard water.
Then: 1. In the Fermenter prepare 211itres of water at 30 Celsius. Make sure it is not over 30. Typically, a mix of 41itres hot water & 17 litres of cold water is about right. Adjust the mix to obtain the desired final temperature. 2. Add 6kg of Turbo Sugar (or 7kg Dextrose, also known as glucose or corn sugar) and stir until dissolved.
3. Massage the sachet containing the Turbo Carbon and then add it to the Fermenter and stir. Warming the carbon sachet in hot water helps. DO NOT WARM THE YEAST SACHET.
4. Sprinkle the Yeast from the yeast sachet on top of the sugar/water/carbon solution (wash).
5. Fit the Carbon Cartridge to the Air Filter in the Fermenter lid and then fit the lid to the Fermenter. Place the fermenter in a space where the air temperature is between 18 and 24C for approximately 7 days (see note 7).
6. When fermentation is completed the wash will stop bubbling. To confirm fermentation is complete the wash can be tested with a Beer, Wine and Spirit (wash} Hydrometer. The wash has completed fermenting when the Specific Gravity-(S.G.) is below 990 on the hydrometer.
7. Once the wash has finished fermenting it is important to de-gas the wash. This is done by stirring briskly until all fizzing stops. T is will likely take a few minutes. Start slowly to avoid a sudden release of the gas. Once all the gas has been removed, add in sachet A and stir well.
8. One hour later, carefully sprinkle Sachet B on the surface of the wash and evenly distribute. Do not stir vigorously at this stage.
9. Leave to stand for 24 hours. During this time the wash should become clear ready for distilling. See the separate instructions that come with your still for distilling method. One Stop Bar Shop, 203 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931 Ph: 03 5975 5209
Alcohol Distillation
1. Clean the inside of the still and then fill it to the 4 Litre (1 US Gal.) mark. Take care that no wash is spilt on the outside of the body.
2. Add the Ceramic Boil Enhancers and one capful of Distillers Conditioner to the still. These are used to reduce the risk of surge boiling, which can happen occasionally.
3. Make sure that both electrical sockets are clean and dry.
4. Fit the top cover of the still in place and plug the fan lead into the socket in the still body.
5. Place a collector under the outlet nozzle. This should have a useable capacity of at least 800 ml
6. Connect the main power cord between the still and the mains power socket and turn on the mains power socket switch. You will hear the fan in the top cover of the still start immediately.
7. The wash will take just over an hour to heat up. Once distillation begins you will see the alcohol starting to drip into the collector.
8. Allow the still to run until you have collected 700ml of alcohol. This will be at a strength of 60% ABV and you can use this to make up a 1 litre bottle at 38 - 40 % alcohol. This should take just over a further hour (thats two hours from start to finish). After you have collected 700ml turn off the still. If you wish to produce 1125ml collect 800ml but the quality will be slightly reduced. Do not try to collect more alcohol than this, as the quality will drop away quickly.
9. Allow the still to cool before removing the top cover. Empty out the remaining wash and clean the inside with clean warm water. Dry the still thoroughly and put away for next time.
Water Distillation
1. Fit the top cover of the still in place and plug the fan lead into the socket in the still body.
2. Place a 4 litre (1 US gallon) collection jug (not supplied) under the outlet nozzle.
3. Press the reset button on the base of the still.
4. Connect the main power cord between the still and the mains power socket.
5. Turn on the mains power socket switch.
6. You will hear the fan in the top cover of the still start.
7. It will take about 1 hours for the water to heat up.
8. Once distillation starts, water will begin to drip into the collection bottle.
9. The still will take about 10 hours to distil off the 4 litres (1 US gallon) .
10. The power supply reset switches off automatically when the distillation is completed.
11. You will need to press the reset button on the base of the still before you next use it. After distillation the water needs to be polished. We recommend filtering the distilled water through One Stop Bar Shop, 203 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931 Ph: 03 5975 5209
USING THE CARBON FILTER TO PURIFY THE WASH/ DISTILLATE
1. Submerge a carbon cartridge in warm water for 10 minutes, it will fizz like soft drink, this releases all the trapped air within the carbon.
2. Fit the carbon cartridge to the filter taking care to ensure the foam washers are fitted between the filter and both ends of the cartridge. Rinse the carbon by running 200ml of water through the filter prior to filtering alcohol, you may see some grey/black residue, discard the water.
3. Assemble the filter, so that the carbon filter is sitting inside the larger container.
4. Dilute the distilled spirit (the 700ml collected via your Air Still) and 300ml of clean water. This is necessary for the filter to operate at its best.
5. Fill the filter with the distilled spirit and allow to drip into the container.
Please Note: Slow filtering is better than fast when you are filtering through carbon. Adjust the flow rate by tightening or loosening the cartridge nut (do not exceed finger tight). Ideally, filtering should take at least 12 hours.
Your spirit is now ready to use. You can measure the alcohol % of your spirit by using a spirit hydrometer.
Mixing Flavours & Preparing Your Drinks
This is one of the most fun part, simply select what spirit, liqueur or cream you wish to make, measure the alcohol required for the recipe and blend. Which brings us to the most fun part, pouring a glass. Still Spirits Classic range is best after one week of aging, but you are able to drink straight away
IMPORTANT TIP Change the carbon cartridge for each 1L of alcohol filtered. Feel free to use a 2nd carbon cartridge if you wish to double filter for improved end quality of spirit. Never store your alcohol in plastic, always in glass. Try not to exceed 700mls from distillation, as quality of spirit substantially decreases
Support Site: www.Airstill.com Please note: In certain countries alcohol distillation may be illegal and you may require a licence. Ask for advice or contact your local Customs & Excise Department. Please note it is illegal to use these units in Australia to product alcohol for consumption without a license from the Australian Customs & Excise Department,
In Australia you are able to use these units for the purposes of water purification and essential oil, a licence is not required. In New Zealand you are able to have a unit up to 25L for the purposes of alcohol extraction for personal use without a licence.
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