How To Make Alcohol For 15p Per Litre (Spud Wash)

GET THE SPUD WASH LAB SHEET: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab/e/523084 🧪🥔 Everything you need to scale this to 23L or the Pinter 3 is in the link! Can you really make high-quality alcohol for just 15p per litre? Today at Rainford’s Brew Lab, we are tackling Step 5 of our Ultra-Budget series: The Spud Wash Protocol. By using just 50g of Aldi "Wonky" Potatoes, white sugar, and baker's yeast, we’ve developed a 5% ABV neutral wash that is perfect for budget-conscious brewers. This isn't just "potato juice"—it's a calculated fermentation using Potato Starch Nutrification to provide a clean, clear, and surprisingly neutral base for mixers or flavoring. In this video, you’ll learn: How to extract nutrients from potatoes without the "earthy" taste. The exact "15p per Litre" cost breakdown. Step-by-step 1L brewing instructions. How to achieve 5% ABV using standard supermarket ingredients. Ingredients used in this batch: 50g Aldi Wonky Potatoes 100g White Sugar (£1.09/kg) 1 tsp Aldi Baker's Yeast 1L Water Join the Lab Community: If you want to support our mission to find the "10p Holy Grail" of brewing, consider grabbing a Lab Sheet from the link above. It helps us keep the lights on and the airlocks bubbling! 🧪🍎 #Homebrew #SpudWash #BudgetBrewing #RainfordsBrewLab #AlcoholForCheap #Pinter3 #brewingonabudget 🍺 More Budget Brews The 22p Tea Wine: https://youtu.be/0_3dHrxUkGo Hard Lemon Soda (Viral Hack): https://youtu.be/roJtSrDIJ1w The 25p Kilju Guide: https://youtu.be/W5cYAGjcg-w 🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to Rainford’s Brew Lab for twice-weekly guides on high-ABV, low-cost alcohol that actually tastes good. © 2026 Rainford’s Brew Lab. For the cost-conscious brewer. www.rainfordsbrewlab.co.uk Equipment & Consumables I Use Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. (This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click the links and make a purchase.) Cameras Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Starter Kit https://amzn.to/3K3ozMB Gopro Hero 4K https://amzn.to/4nWNLCb Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra https://amzn.to/4pkrIH0 Sanitisation ChemSan Self Foaming No Rinse Sanitiser 1 litre https://amzn.to/48iGh86 Starsan 16 oz https://amzn.to/3JCEMs4 Milton Tablets https://amzn.to/4oKvoll Brewing Equipment AMZCHEF Juicer Machine https://amzn.to/4sn0r8v Glass Demijohn 5L with 2 Piece Airlock and Bung https://amzn.to/3K9D9SJ 2l Fermenter 2 Pack https://amzn.to/4uGOqwg 1.4l Fermenter https://amzn.to/3NlE4kO Home Brew Hydrometer with 100ml Sampling Jar https://amzn.to/4r3NxvV Mixing Spoon https://amzn.to/3JTzqZu Auto Siphon Racking Cane https://amzn.to/3WXdDTH TOPINCN Homebrew CO2 Injector https://amzn.to/4a6fqgL 2 Pack Handy Airlock (Silent) with Bung https://amzn.to/49pltNi 50W Heat Mat with Thermostat https://amzn.to/4oQribm KitchenCraft Baster https://amzn.to/3K2OKmt Consumables Mangrove Jacks Cider Yeast https://amzn.to/3X3cDNP Lalvin EC-1118 10 pack https://amzn.to/49TUCcf Youngs Dried Active Yeast 100g https://amzn.to/3X1lEXC Young's yeast nutrient 100g https://amzn.to/3LMMvUT Youngs Pectolase 400g https://amzn.to/49HH2sH Wine Tannin 50g Youngs x 3 https://amzn.to/3XxkmDQ Bentonite - 250 Gram Tub https://amzn.to/3JTBMaM ⚠️ Health, Safety & Legal Disclaimers Health Warning: This video is for viewers of legal drinking age only (18+ in the UK). Drink Responsibly: Government guidelines recommend not regularly exceeding 14 units of alcohol per week. For support, visit Drinkaware.co.uk. Pregnancy Warning: Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause lifelong harm to the baby. Safety & Liability Disclaimer: Sanitation: When using fresh fruit, ensure they are washed and all equipment is thoroughly sanitized to avoid wild yeast spoilage or bacteria. Personal Responsibility: These methods represent my personal process at Rainford's Brew Lab. Follow these steps at your own risk. I am not liable for any outcomes or injuries resulting from home brewing.