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How to Make Vodka
We have not tried this particular "potato vodka" recipe. However, the process used for turning potatoes are turned into vodka is an interesting concept to think about. So, we pulled information some of the best sources online create the best possible tutorial on how to make vodka.
FYI: anyone can make a potato vodka mash. To the best of our knowledge, this is legal everywhere in the US. However, only individuals with a federal fuel alcohol or a distilled spirits plant permit (as well as state and local permits) can distill alcohol. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this article is for educational purposes only.
Potato Vodka Recipe
Potato Vodka Ingredients
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Potato vodka Mash Procedure
This is the process we would follow if we were to make this recipe.
- Clean the potatoes with a produce brush.
- Cut the potatoes into small 1 inch cubes and cover them with two inches of water in a stock pot on the stove.
- Turn the heat to high and boil the potatoes for 15 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or an electric immersion blender.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes and any liquid from the stock pot into a large mash pot. We would transferring the potato mash to a mash bag. We recommend using the mash in a bag method for this recipe.
- Add water to reach 7 gallons total volume. While adding water keep an eye on the temperature of the mash. The temperature after adding the water should be around 140 degrees.
- Add 5 pounds of crushed malted barley to the mash bag while stirring well.
- Add heat if needed and hold the mash at 140 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Raise the temperature of the mash to 150 while stirring.
- Mash at 150 for one hour. Add heat to the mash while stirring as needed during the mash.
- Take a gravity reading with a refractometer or hydrometer.
- If the starting gravity is below 1.065 add sugar until 1.065 is reached
- Use a wort chiller to cool mash to 70-75 degrees.
Potato Vodka Fermentation Process
- Create a yeast starter. Let the yeast starter propagate for 15-20 minutes before adding it to the fermenter.
- Once the mash has been cooled transfer only the liquid to a sanitized carboy/bucket
- Add the yeast starter to the fermenter.
- Add airlock and ferment between 65-75 degrees for 2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.
Remember, it is illegal to distill alcohol without the proper permits.
Clawhammer, keep up the tutorial’s, everything I’ve tried
Has worked. This is an excellent
Source for brewing,distilling,and still use.
Thanks Alot
Just thought I’d pay it forward. I just sort OUT potatoes whole into the Ph adjusted mash water (6.0 OR LOWER). when DONE COOKING i USE A DRILL WITH A MUD MIXER ON IT. tHe MORE SUGAR YOU PUT IN THE MORE IT TASTES LIKE SUGAR. i HAVE USED AMYLASE AS WELL BUT THE BARLEY GIVES IT A SMOOTHNESS AND NUTTINESS THAT GIVES THE vodka DEPTH AND CHARACTER AND cLASS . i HAVE A POT STILL AND RUN IT SLOW (MORE flavor) OR FAST DEPENDING IF THERE IS A SPIRIT RUN IN YOUR FUTURE. aGING IT AT LEAST A MONTH MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. mANY tHANKS TO THE FOLKS POSTING THE RECIPE!
1. conversion of vodka from potato.
2. cheapest vodka by which agro input.
Regards,
Made this fun recipe with 25lbs of sweet potatoes. Ran my still low and slow. My hearts were 130 proof, once cut to 80 it is some yummy vodka. It retained the nose of sweet potatoes and the subtle nuttiness of the potato. Will do this recipe again.
Hi where would I get a still from please?
How many gallons of wash does this recipie make ?
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How many gallons of wash does this recipie make ?
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How to make vodka ?
I have alcohol make from potatoes,I just distilled only right and I am not use ingredient .
making my first batch today, hopefully it will be great, cut the recipe just a bit only had about 20 pounds of taters, using two row malted crushed barley, wish me luck
going to try the potato vodka recipe is there any secret
First time vodka,home run. Potatoes and sugar and yeast energizer and yeast with AE. My wife compares to high end store stuff.
I really learned a lot from your post.
My first batch of vodka. After my 1st 24 hrs the airtrap was going crazy. 2nd day a little bit and now day 3 hardly any bubbles. How long do I wait till I can put it in my still? Just wondering if I should wait the 2 weeks like with whiskey. I don’t want it to go bad
I would add rice hulls to this recipe to aid in lautering.
Personally I would use six row malt to help convert the potato starch to sugar or add some enzyme. Then try different types of potatoes, red, Yukon gold, good ol russet and sweet potatoes this could be a fun winter project
Oops, one beer to0 many! I meant that these are all good questions that others might like to know the answers too as well?
thanks
Here is my comment, are you not providing the answers, these are all questions?
How much volume does this recipe make?
Wondering wanting to try vodka run with sweet potatoes. Anyone try this yet?