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product_id: 87969808
title: "Dady 9804 Distillers Active Dry Yeast, 1lb"
brand: "red star"
price: "$140"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/87969808-dady-9804-distillers-active-dry-yeast-1lb
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Ferments up to 22% Covers 500 gallons Optimal below 90°F Dady 9804 Distillers Active Dry Yeast, 1lb

**Brand:** red star
**Price:** $140
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> Raise Your Spirits! 🍸 Unleash the Distiller in You!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dady 9804 Distillers Active Dry Yeast, 1lb by red star
- **How much does it cost?** $140 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- red star enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted red star brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Supply:** One pack is sufficient for approximately 500 gallons of your finest spirit.
- • **Maximize Your Brew:** Unlock the potential of your distilling with our specially selected strain.
- • **Quality You Can Trust:** Manufactured by Home Brew Ohio, a name synonymous with brewing excellence.
- • **Crafted for Distillers:** Designed specifically for distilling, not for wines or beers.
- • **Precision Fermentation:** Achieve peak alcohol yields under controlled temperatures.

## Overview

Red Star Dady 9804 Distillers Active Dry Yeast is a premium yeast strain specifically designed for distilling, capable of fermenting up to 22% alcohol under optimal conditions. Each 1lb pack is sufficient for approximately 500 gallons, ensuring you get the most out of your brewing experience. Perfect for those looking to elevate their distilling game.

## Description

Red Star Dady 9804 Distillers Active Dry Yeast, 1lb

## Features

- Ferments up to 22 percent before slowing
- Daddy will produce maximum alcohol yields under controlled temperatures (less than 90 degree F, 32 degree C)
- Usually NOT used for wines or beers
- A Specially selected strain of saccharomyces cerevisiae designed for distiller's Use
- Sufficient yeast for approximately 500 gallons

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Home Brew Ohio |
| Part number | 9804 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 5.08 x 22.86 cm; 453.59 g |
| Item model number | 9804 |
| Size | 453.37 g (Pack of 1) |
| Colour | Silver |
| Material | Yeast |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included components | Yeast |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Red Star
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Unit count:** 453.37 gram
- **Item weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Item package quantity:** 1
- **Package weight:** 0.47 Kilograms
- **Variety:** Dry Yeast
- **Leavening Agent Type:** Active Dry Yeast
- **Manufacturer:** Home Brew Ohio

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you bake bread with this yeast?**
A: You could bake bread, however it isn't bread yeast.  You can use bread yeast to ferment wine but it isn't as effective.  I would use bread yeast for baking bread.

**Q: what is the optimum fermentation temperature?**
A: 68 degF-72 degF for ale and a lagger is at 50 degF- 54 degF

**Q: Does this yeast produce a lot of sulfur odor? or any other flavors/aromas that would make it a no-go for wines and beers? -penny pinching brewer**
A: not at all.Great success Ive had with this one.

**Q: is this truely crosby and baker??**
A: Take caution if you order from Home Brew Ohio. They substitute lower quality products. Happened to me twice!! Amazon had to get involved to make it right.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Distiller Yeast 1 lb.
- Fermax Yeast Nutrient, 1lb
- BSG Handcraft Amylase Enzyme - 1 lb.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-14*