DistilaMax TQ - Tequila & Fruit Brandy Distilling Yeast 500g

Tequila & Mezcal Yeast 500g

DistilaMax™ TQ has been selected especially for its ability to ferment glucose and fructose in high-stress conditions. The strain has the K2 killer factor, enabling the yeast to outcompete wild yeast in the fermentation. 

Recommened for usein production of tequila and fruit brandies.

DistilaMax TQ displays a good temperature tolerance and a short lag phase which limits the development of wild microorganisms. 

• pH range 3.5- 5.2
• Temp range 20 - 33°C.
• Spirit Compatibility: Tequila, Agave Spirits
• Beedstock Compatibility: Sugar Based

Data sheet available here

Applications:

Fantastic ability to ferment glucose and fructose in high-stress conditions; this allows a good implementation in the must/wash, resulting in fermentation with low residual sugars and high ethanol content.

• Contains the killer factor K2, enabling it to outcompete wild yeast in the fermentation.
• Displays good temperature tolerance (18°C - 35°C) and a short lag phase which limits the development of wild microorganisms.
• Recommended for use in the production of tequila and fruit brandies.
• At low-temperature fermentation with the right nutrition, this yeast produces fruity and floral aromatic profiles, which are well-suited for the production of brandy.
• At higher temperatures it displays aromatic profiles which are well-suited for tequila such as increasing complexity and fruity characters

Dosage:

Normal dose rate 0.15 - 0.30 grams per liter of wash or juice (dosage: 150 - 300 ppm).

Directions for use

It is recommended to rehydrate the yeast before utilization. To rehydrate, add yeast to a 10 x volume of fresh water at 36ºC to 38°C, then stir and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Pitching rates will depend on the process, but generally range between 25 and 40g/hl.  If added straight to the fermenter, temperature should be between 30°C to 35°C.