Small Scale Production of Rum 1: Fermentation

2021-04-05

Small Scale Production of Rum 1: Fermentation

Alcoholic beverages are created by fermenting glucose into ethanol using yeast. They fall into two categories: distilled and undistilled. Wine, beer, and makgeolli are examples of undistilled beverages, while soju, vodka, and rum are distilled.

Fermentation is the initial process where yeast converts sugars into alcohol. 

Distillation follows, concentrating the alcohol by separating it from water and other components.

The yeast was prepared by mixing it with water and letting it rest.

Molasses was dissolved in water and the yeast nutrient was mixed in.

Measuring specific gravity

The mixture was transferred to the fermentor, the beaker was rinsed, and the water lock was installed.

The mixture was allowed to ferment at room temperature for a week.

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