{"product_id":"cellarscience®-slayer-800-high-gravity-nutrient-for-18-20-alcohol-ferments","title":"CellarScience® Slayer 800 | High-Gravity Nutrient for 18-20% Alcohol Ferments","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFermenting a sugar wash to 20% ABV demands precision, not brute force. At this level, osmotic pressure, ethanol toxicity, and nutrient exhaustion push yeast to their absolute limits. Conventional high-output nutrients rely on aggressive nitrogen overloads that drive speed at the cost of flavor, producing the harsh, chemical off-notes familiar to high-gravity makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlayer 800\u003c\/b\u003e was engineered to defeat that problem, enabling rapid, stable, and neutral fermentations that finish strong, clean, and predictable. Precisely calibrated for washes targeting 18 to 20% ABV, its nutrient ratio is expertly tuned to balance nitrogen availability, osmotic stress, and overall yeast health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Science Behind the Clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEvery component in Slayer 800 serves a precise biochemical purpose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Phase Nitrogen System:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines rapid inorganic nitrogen for early growth with a measured organic fraction that sustains amino-acid synthesis deep into fermentation. This prevents nutrient collapse while minimizing fusel and sulfur formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuffered Mineral Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e A robust mineral-based buffering system moderates acidification and preserves yeast metabolic efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicronutrient Reinforcement:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe result is a wash that ferments completely without the off-flavors or volatility typical of over-stimulated nutrient blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eVersatility \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemarkably Neutral Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The purity of a Slayer 800 fermentation yields a clean canvas. It can serve directly as a 20% alcohol base or be diluted into a lower-strength seltzer base without introducing residual yeast or flavor carryover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad Strain Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with a wide range of distiller’s and specialty yeast strains, Slayer 800 delivers complete, stable finishes from small-batch runs to large-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-gravity specialization:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuned specifically for 18–20% sugar-wash fermentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeutral, clean profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Suppresses fusel, sulfur, and solvent-like off-compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScience-driven formulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed through extensive trials for maximum speed and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBatch Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in convenient pre-measured packs (25 g for 2 gallons; 63 g for 5 gallons) as well as 1-lb and 5-lb bulk options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e For large batches, the recommended dosage rate is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e12.5 g per gallon\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003e13.7 oz per bbl\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dog Slaughter Homebrew Supply","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":48190604411070,"sku":"AD157A","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"63 g","offer_id":48190604443838,"sku":"AD157B","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":48190604476606,"sku":"AD157C","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48190604509374,"sku":"AD157D","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1800\/8766\/files\/Slayer800.png?v=1784849843","url":"https:\/\/dogslaughterhomebrewsupply.com\/products\/cellarscience%c2%ae-slayer-800-high-gravity-nutrient-for-18-20-alcohol-ferments","provider":"Dog Slaughter Homebrew Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}