Double strength D76

[Jockos]

Hi,

I was thinking of mixing up D76 to 2:1 dilution, for easier storage. As of now, the powder doesn't seem to dissolve, is it even physically possible to dissolve in half the "stock" amount of water?
Also, what should I expect regarding shelf life of this nasty soup?

I usually go for one-shot 1+2 strength, so it would be very convenient to have it mixed this strong.

Cheers

Joachim

 

[Pete B]

It tastes worse. Use it 1:1 on the rocks.
Pete

 

[Nokton48]

Have you used hot 90F water when mixing, as they directions indicate?

 

[Jockos]

90C? The bag says only 50-55C.

I never managed to dissolve it, so I ended up diluting to stock.

 

[Nokton48]

90C? The bag says only 50-55C.

I never managed to dissolve it, so I ended up diluting to stock.

Whoops! 90F I'm in the States.

Need more Starbucks this morning 😀

 

[Rayt]

Use hot water to mix it. This is standard practice for me. Where I live the water out of the tap is very warm so I keep D76 at 2:1 and I dilute it with ice water to 1:1 when needed.

 

[Nate Butler]

It will dissolve, but it takes a few minutes of stirring. Don't add the entire packet at once. Add a bit at a time, stir (I use a whisk, works great), add a bit more powder, and so on.

 

[Rob-F]

90C? The bag says only 50-55C.

I never managed to dissolve it, so I ended up diluting to stock.

55C = 131F.