Seltzer & Distilling

The ideal yeast for producing a very neutral, clean base for hard seltzers, canned cocktails, further distillation, etc. Works with malt or sugar fermentations Includes nutrients and pH buffers to keep fermentation humming to finish Able to handle high levels of ethanol and osmotic pressure Ferments clean up to 80°F ​Our motto is to Empower Your Creative Vision. Origin is a unique style of yeast used to create a neutral alcoholic base that acts as the Origin upon which you layer other flavors. Perfect for Hard Seltzers, Canned Cocktails, and whatever else you can dream up. Also great for neutral washes designed for distillation and tough to ferment honey-based mead fermentations. Works on both sugar, honey, and malt-based fermentations. The secret sauce is a very neutral, high alcohol tolerant yeast combined with nutrients and pH buffers. The non-urea-based nutrients help the yeast in simple sugar mediums naturally low in nutrients. pH buffers ensure a high enough pH to allow the yeast to run to completion in even the toughest of situations. The yeast strain used in Origin is a very low producer of H2S and fruity esters resulting in a clean final product. Origin stays clean at higher fermentation temperatures up to 80°F. Origin could technically be called a Turbo Yeast being packed with nutrients. However, we don't like that association as many turbo Yeasts are not selected and assembled for quality and flavor but rather price and speed. Turbo Yeasts also do not include pH buffers. Origin will work with all commonly used sugars, including sucrose, dextrose, and liquid invert sugar. When fermenting wort from malted barley, use our Brutzyme Glucoamylase Enzyme to break down α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic linkages of starch, dextrins, and oligosaccharides for a drier, more fully attenuated final product. Pilot batches should always be performed to find the optimum final product for your further vision. Directions: Add 10 to 20 g per gal (2.5 to 5 g per liter) directly into your fermentation with no hydration required. Ferment between 65 to 80°F (18-27°C). We recommend starting with a dosage of 15 g per gal (4 g per liter) and adjusting as desired in future batches.

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High-Gravity Optimized: Precisely calibrated for 18–20% ABV sugar-wash fermentations. Ultra-Clean Finish: Eliminates "turbo funk" by actively suppressing fusels, sulfur, and solvent off-flavors. Advanced Nutrient System: Dual-phase nitrogen, fortified minerals, and vitamins protect yeast under extreme ethanol stress. Highly Versatile Base: Produces a completely neutral alcohol perfect for 20% cocktails or diluted hard seltzers. Broad Compatibility: Performs consistently with a wide range of distiller’s and specialty yeast strains. Slayer 800 is precisely calibrated for sugar-wash fermentations targeting 18 to 20% ABV. Within this window, the nutrient ratio is tuned to balance nitrogen availability, osmotic stress, and yeast health. Fermenting a wash to 20% ABV demands precision, not brute force. At this level, osmotic pressure, ethanol toxicity, and nutrient exhaustion push yeast to their limits. Conventional “turbo” nutrients rely on aggressive nitrogen overloads that drive speed at the cost of flavor, producing the unmistakable turbo funk familiar to high-gravity brewers. Slayer 800 was engineered to defeat that  enabling rapid, stable, and neutral fermentations that finish strong, clean, and predictable. Every component in Slayer 800 serves a biochemical purpose. Its dual-phase nitrogen system combines rapid inorganic nitrogen for early growth with a measured organic fraction that sustains amino-acid synthesis deep into fermentation. This balanced loadout prevents nutrient collapse while minimizing fusel and sulfur formation. A mineral-based buffering system moderates acidification and preserves yeast metabolic efficiency. Supported by bioavailable zinc, magnesium, and an optimized vitamin complex, Slayer 800 reinforces cell-wall integrity and alcohol-dehydrogenase activity, the critical pathways that allow yeast to survive and thrive at extreme gravities. The result is a wash that ferments completely and cleanly, without the off-flavors or volatility typical of over-stimulated turbo washes. The purity of a Slayer 800 fermentation produces a remarkably neutral alcohol base suitable for diverse applications. It can serve directly as a 20% cocktail base for spirit-free cocktails or be diluted into a lower-strength seltzer base without introducing residual yeast or flavor carryover. The result is a clean, versatile foundation for both commercial and craft beverage creation. Compatible with a wide range of distiller’s and specialty yeast strains, Slayer 800 delivers complete, stable fermentations from small-batch runs to large-scale production. Its balanced nutrient profile supports consistent attenuation and clean finishes across yeast types, eliminating the variability that plagues generic turbo formulas. High-gravity specialization – Tuned for 18–20% sugar-wash fermentations. Neutral, clean profile – Suppresses fusel, sulfur, and solvent-like off-compounds. Balanced nitrogen system – Dual-phase nitrogen supports long-duration metabolism. Buffered mineral stability – Protects yeast metabolism through ethanol stress. Micronutrient reinforcement – Zinc, magnesium, and vitamins enhance alcohol tolerance. Versatile end use – Produces a 20% cocktail base or a clean, lower-potency seltzer base. Broad strain compatibility – Performs with both distiller’s and specialty yeast strains. Science-driven formulation – Developed through extensive high-gravity trials for maximum speed and purity. Available in convenient batch sizes (25 g for 2 gallons; 63 g for 5 gallons) as well as 1-lb and 5-lb bulk options. For large batches, the recommended dosage rate is 12.5 g per gallon or 13.7 oz per bbl.

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Reaper is the best yeast for ultra-clean, fast sugar base ferments up to 20% ABV. Create a neutral craft-cocktail base, or dilute to 5% for seltzer, tripling yield. Also well suited for distillation. Pair with Slayer 800 yeast nutrient for the fastest, cleanest fermentation possible Ferment between 75-95°F Reaper the Harvest Strain Picked for one job: pull clean alcohol out of high-gravity sugar washes fast and finish without dragging a bunch of extra fermentation personality along for the ride. This is a Very High Gravity yeast built for high-alcohol scenarios up to ~20% ABV, with aggressive kinetics that keep moving when typical strains start to slow, stress, and produce off-flavors. Reaper is also comfortable running warm, and it’s right at home in real-world distilling temperatures. 75–95°F is a sweet spot for speed and cleanliness. And yes, it’s called Reaper for a reason. When the wash is heavy and the clock is ticking, it shows up to collect the yield, finish the job clean, and leave as little behind as possible. VHG Yeast (Distillation + Clean Base Ferments) Perfect for high-gravity seltzers Cocktails & distilling washes Pairs with Slayer 800 Nutrient For fermentations up to 20% ABV Clean base flexibility: Ferment ultra-clean, especially with Slayer 800, for a neutral cocktail-ready base, or ferment strong and dilute back to hard seltzer strength for a crisp, clean canvas for flavoring. High alcohol without drama: Designed for high-gravity ferments where you want to push hard and still land clean. Fast sugar-wash kinetics: Reaper ferments sugar washes aggressively and finishes strong, especially when properly fed. Neutral, exceptionally clean profile: Less unwanted fermentation character means a cleaner base and an easier day on the back end. Wide temperature range: Flexible across a broad range, but genuinely thrives in the 75–85°F zone. Like all CellarScience yeast, Reaper is PCR-verified for purity and consistency. The Cleanest Reaper is Reaper + Slayer 800 Sugar washes are nutrient-poor by nature, and that’s where many clean-ferment plans fall apart. Pair Reaper with CellarScience Slayer 800 to give the yeast the nutrition it needs to stay healthy under high-gravity and high-alcohol conditions. The combination helps Reaper ferment fast and steadily while keeping unwanted fermentation byproducts in check. A Clean Base You Can Actually Use. Reaper Isn’t Only for the Still. When paired with Slayer 800, Reaper can produce a clean, neutral base for cocktail-style builds, creating a crisp blank canvas that works well with citrus, botanicals, and flavor systems without bringing unwanted yeasty or funky character. For seltzer, Reaper is equally at home in high-gravity sugar ferments. Ferment clean, dilute down to your target hard seltzer strength, carbonate, and flavor. The same high-gravity capability that makes Reaper useful for distillation makes it possible to produce a clean base efficiently and take it in several different directions. Dosage: One 15-gram sachet treats approximately 5 gallons of wash. For larger volumes, use at a rate of 3 grams per gallon, rounding up to the next full sachet. For professional brewers, use at a rate of 90-130 grams per barrel, depending on wash temperature and gravity. Optimum Fermentation Temp: 75-85°F Flocculation: Medium to High Alcohol Tolerance: 20% ABV Attenuation: 78-93%  

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