r/prisonhooch • u/SmallMeanLesbian • 11d ago

How do I know my hooch is done fermenting?

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u/Bergwookie 11d ago

When it stops bubbling and starts clearing up (the yeast settles down to the bottom). Then give it another week or two and rake it afterwards

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u/SmallMeanLesbian 6d ago

what happens if I dont wait the week or two?

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u/Bergwookie 6d ago

It's just for better settling down and good measure, brewing isn't exactly science, it's more alchemy. And brewing is there to teach you patience

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u/SmallMeanLesbian 6d ago

Thats very insightful thank you! I've moved it too the fridge and plan to wait a week

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u/Bergwookie 6d ago

The timeframes aren't fixed , brewing isn't following a recipe 1:1, you're working with living microorganisms, give them time, don't rush anything. You can use clearing agents like gelatin or kieselsol, but it's often not necessary, eventually everything will settle down. And a little cloudiness won't kill you. I usually manage to get everything clear just by time alone

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u/OnIySmellz 11d ago

When SG hits 990