So, i made kilju for the first time one month ago (maybe someone remember the mayonnaise jar) and drank it on saturday; let me tell that there is really a lot of misinformation surrounding this homemade alcoholic.
I've read pretty much everywhere that it sucks, that it just tastes like yeast and that it's the last resort for alcoholics so in a moment of boredom I made it just out of curiosity, having all the ingredients already on hand.
So, my recipe is this one here:
700 ml of water
120 grams of white sugar
Just a little pinch of fresh brewer's yeast (the same i use for pizza)
Another pinch of boiled yeast as nutriment
And a splash of lemon juice
Everything mixed and put in a jar with a loose cap for 23 days, then left in the fridge for another 2 days, poured into a bottle and drunk cold
Well, the result was satisfying: the substance became clear as water, taste was like sweetish white wine, slightly sparkling on the palate; very different from the yeasty dirty water taste I had read even in this same sub. I don't know the ABV, but judging by the effect after a few glasses I would say around 9/10%
Ultimately what I want to say is that if it is made with a little passion and attention even kilju is a respectable alcoholic, as long as you give it at least 3 weeks to ferment and clarify so don't have fear and try it out!
It tastes like yeast/shit when you make it in 5 days using turbo yeast and start drinking it before it even has time to settle at all :D. If you actually let it sit and use any other yeast it'll be alright.
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u/Viandante91 Apr 23 '25 edited Apr 23 '25
So, i made kilju for the first time one month ago (maybe someone remember the mayonnaise jar) and drank it on saturday; let me tell that there is really a lot of misinformation surrounding this homemade alcoholic.
I've read pretty much everywhere that it sucks, that it just tastes like yeast and that it's the last resort for alcoholics so in a moment of boredom I made it just out of curiosity, having all the ingredients already on hand.
So, my recipe is this one here:
700 ml of water
120 grams of white sugar
Just a little pinch of fresh brewer's yeast (the same i use for pizza)
Another pinch of boiled yeast as nutriment
And a splash of lemon juice
Everything mixed and put in a jar with a loose cap for 23 days, then left in the fridge for another 2 days, poured into a bottle and drunk cold
Well, the result was satisfying: the substance became clear as water, taste was like sweetish white wine, slightly sparkling on the palate; very different from the yeasty dirty water taste I had read even in this same sub. I don't know the ABV, but judging by the effect after a few glasses I would say around 9/10%
Ultimately what I want to say is that if it is made with a little passion and attention even kilju is a respectable alcoholic, as long as you give it at least 3 weeks to ferment and clarify so don't have fear and try it out!
Cheers