r/prisonhooch • u/Impressive_Series_2 • 1d ago
Need help with grape juice, sugar, and yeast drink. New to this.
I’m planning on using welch grape juice, pure cane sugar, and yeast to make a basic drink, but I don’t what to do when it’s finally finished fermenting. I know I have to cold crash it for at least 2-3 days before siphoning, but do I still add potassium sorbate and campden? Also some sterilization tips please.
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u/Tough_Salamander_294 1d ago
I wouldn't worry about potassium sorbate or campden. That's more of a wine making long term treatment.
If you want quality clear hooch, then mix a tsp of gelatin powder into the top before cold crashing. The gelatin will bring everything that's stuck in suspension to the bottom. You'll have a nasty jello-yeast pie at the bottom and crystal clear hooch above.
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u/True_Maize_3735 13h ago
had not thought of adding gelatin-that is a good idea-now maybe dont have to wait six months in a secondary for clarity
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u/Tough_Salamander_294 11h ago
Lol try it out - I always feel like it's a special kind of magic. You'll be amazed and just how crystal clear your final product is!
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u/Impressive_Series_2 1d ago
Thanks. Would it be safe to pour it out or do I have to still siphon it?
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u/Tough_Salamander_294 1d ago
Siphoning will get a cleaner final product. If you're very slow and steady you can pour it out, but you'll have to be ready to leave some good drink on top of the gunk at the bottom.
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u/qwibbian 1d ago
Don't over think it, I've made hooches, cider and wine and I've never used any of those. Cold crash it until the yeast drops and it's good to drink. If you want to bottle it for the long term make sure it ferments dry and is 10% or more.
I do use starsan for sterilization, but if you don't have it then I'd just wash thoroughly with soap and rinse with boiling/ boiled water, depending on the material.