Re: Help! Continious brew problem?

[Guest guest]

Neta, where did you get your SCOBY, and how big was it before you put it in your

2-gallon crock? Also, how much " starter " liquid did you put in, in proportion

to the sweet tea?

I always tell my students, " When in doubt, just wait. " Assuming you got a good

SCOBY, and used either raw, unflavored kombucha, or distilled vinegar for your

starter liquid, you are probably fine.

It may take longer to get kombucha to the tartness you prefer if you only put in

a cup of starter to 2 gallons tea, for instance. Also, if you are in a very

cool climate (since it is winter in northern hemisphere), that will also affect

how long it takes to ferment.

Good things come to those who wait! :-)

Vicki in Orlando

>

> Hi happy brewers,

> I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few

> years break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic

> spigot. I followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the

> first time, and I don't think it looks right. It looks like a big

> flub of yeast, but no sign of mold. From doing continuous brewing a

> few years ago, I don't remember how exactly it should look. Is it

> ruined or it's too early to say? Any help would be greatly

> appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link below.

>

> Thanks,

> Neta

>

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I got my scoby from a group member, it was about 5 " . I actually made a regular

batch with the scoby I got in the mail, I wanted to make sure everything is fine

before diving in the 2 gallon crock. I put a lot of starter tea, probably over 4

cups, the rest was sweet green/white/Pu erh tea. I did not used any flavored

tea. All pure and raw. Temp. in the room is about 70. I think everything sounds

good on 'paper' but I don't remember this kind of flub of yeast happening

before. It also smell yeasty around the crock.

I'll keep waiting and monitoring.

Thanks,

Neta

> >

> > Hi happy brewers,

> > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few

> > years break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic

> > spigot. I followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the

> > first time, and I don't think it looks right. It looks like a big

> > flub of yeast, but no sign of mold. From doing continuous brewing a

> > few years ago, I don't remember how exactly it should look. Is it

> > ruined or it's too early to say? Any help would be greatly

> > appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link below.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Neta

> >

> >

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, i looked at your pics and would agree with Vicki, you should wait and see

what happens. I've started batches where the yeast seemed really strong and got

started faster. I saw yeast growths, not as big as yours, but somewhat similar.

Being a noob it kinda freaked me out. But in time the bacteria got thicker and

the scoby's look normal. If you start seeing weird colors like red, green, or

black dump it but otherwise let it unfold. The KT from my similar scoby and

children is really good! - Woody

Neta, where did you get your SCOBY, and how big was it before you put it

in your 2-gallon crock? Also, how much " starter " liquid did you put in, in

proportion to the sweet tea?

I always tell my students, " When in doubt, just wait. " Assuming you got a good

SCOBY, and used either raw, unflavored kombucha, or distilled vinegar for your

starter liquid, you are probably fine.

It may take longer to get kombucha to the tartness you prefer if you only put in

a cup of starter to 2 gallons tea, for instance. Also, if you are in a very

cool climate (since it is winter in northern hemisphere), that will also affect

how long it takes to ferment.

Good things come to those who wait! :-)

Vicki in Orlando

[Guest guest]

Since your first batch seemed fine (and I'm assuming you cleaned out your crock

well), sounds like you are on your way!

Best of luck, Neta!

>

> Hi Vicki,

>

> Thank you for taking the time to reply.

> I got my scoby from a group member, it was about 5 " . I actually

> made a regular batch with the scoby I got in the mail, I wanted to

> make sure everything is fine before diving in the 2 gallon crock.

> I put a lot of starter tea, probably over 4 cups, the rest was

> sweet green/white/Pu erh tea. I did not used any flavored tea.

> All pure and raw. Temp. in the room is about 70. I think everything

> sounds good on 'paper' but I don't remember this kind of flub of

> yeast happening before. It also smell yeasty around the crock.

> I'll keep waiting and monitoring.

> Thanks,

> Neta

[Guest guest]

I may be way off the beam, but I am wondering if your scoby is upside

down? Place it in the brew with the smooth side up. Sometimes it is not

so easy to tell smooth from the other side. Good luck.

> **

>

>

> Hi happy brewers,

> I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years

> break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I

> followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time, and I

> don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no sign

> of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't remember

> how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any help

> would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link below.

> Thanks,

> Neta

>

>

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and Neta,

Actually the Kombucha SCOBY should work either way but the smooth side is

usually the one that was on top while the Kombucha colony was forming. Kombucha

seems to be so strong that no matter which way we place it in the jar it will

work to ferment a new brew.

Great stuff Kombucha!

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

>

> > **

> >

> >

> > Hi happy brewers,

> > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years

> > break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I

> > followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time, and I

> > don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no sign

> > of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't remember

> > how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any help

> > would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link below.

> > Thanks,

> > Neta

> >

> >

> >

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Do not know if this will help. I always draw off a couple cups of already done

and then add it last after adding new tea. Kind of like the one time method.

Think it works from top and bottom that way.

> >

> > > **

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi happy brewers,

> > > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years

> > > break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I

> > > followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time, and I

> > > don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no sign

> > > of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't remember

> > > how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any

help

> > > would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link

below.

> > > Thanks,

> > > Neta

> > >

> > >

> > >

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

In message <CAKX9gVSv23aE9vW_xRCSBqme4=nMyD89suVgNTqNUa1t-+K7Yg@...>

you wrote:

>

> Will the scoby still make a baby if it is smooth side down?

Yes, it will! :-)

>

> Same question but different scenario - Will the scoby make a baby if it

> sinks and remains that way?

Yes, it will! :-)

It will even make a baby without a baby - with just the KT liquid. :-))))

I do it all the time!

Great fun!

All best from crazy brewer

Margret in the UK. ;-)

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[Guest guest]

Bev,

Will the scoby still make a baby if it is smooth side down?

Same question but different scenario - Will the scoby make a baby if it

sinks and remains that way?

Thank you,

> **

>

>

> Hi and Neta,

>

> Actually the Kombucha SCOBY should work either way but the smooth side is

> usually the one that was on top while the Kombucha colony was forming.

> Kombucha seems to be so strong that no matter which way we place it in the

> jar it will work to ferment a new brew.

>

> Great stuff Kombucha!

>

> Peace, Love and Harmony,

> Bev

>

>

>

> >

> > > **

>

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi happy brewers,

> > > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years

> > > break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I

> > > followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time,

> and I

> > > don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no

> sign

> > > of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't

> remember

> > > how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any

> help

> > > would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link

> below.

> > > Thanks,

> > > Neta

> > >

> > >

> > >

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yep it still works - the old scoby can be anywhere in the brew container.

Sometimes it even moves around. Someone did a photo thing on this once I

seem to recall showing the old scoby moving around the jar throughout the

course of a day even. As long as the container isn't jostled around too

much a new scoby will form across the top of the container - regardless of

where the old scoby is.

Peace,

Jaxi

> Bev,

>

> Will the scoby still make a baby if it is smooth side down?

>

> Same question but different scenario - Will the scoby make a baby if it

> sinks and remains that way?

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

>

> > **

> >

> >

> > Hi and Neta,

> >

> > Actually the Kombucha SCOBY should work either way but the smooth side is

> > usually the one that was on top while the Kombucha colony was forming.

> > Kombucha seems to be so strong that no matter which way we place it in

> the

> > jar it will work to ferment a new brew.

> >

> > Great stuff Kombucha!

> >

> > Peace, Love and Harmony,

> > Bev

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > > > **

> >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Hi happy brewers,

> > > > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few

> years

> > > > break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot.

> I

> > > > followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time,

> > and I

> > > > don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no

> > sign

> > > > of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't

> > remember

> > > > how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say?

> Any

> > help

> > > > would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link

> > below.

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Neta

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> >

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Neta,

It doesn't look quite right to me either. Where did you get your Kombucha colony

from? Has it been stored for several years? Kombucha will keep if it is in

some KT at room temperature and fed KT occasionally.

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

>

> Hi happy brewers,

> I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years break

from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I followed the

recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time, and I don't think it

looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no sign of mold. From doing

continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't remember how exactly it should look.

Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You can check the pictures in the link below.

> Thanks,

> Neta

>

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes, the SCOBY will work even if the smooth side is down or the SCOBY is on the

bottom (the baby will still be on top of the liquid). Sometimes the SCOBY floats

around to various positions within the jar but it still works. Kombucha is

tough stuff!

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

> > >

> > > > **

> >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Hi happy brewers,

> > > > I've started my first continuous brewing on Saturday (after a few years

> > > > break from brewing). It's in a 2 gallon ceramic with plastic spigot. I

> > > > followed the recipe carefully. Today I check it for the first time,

> > and I

> > > > don't think it looks right. It looks like a big flub of yeast, but no

> > sign

> > > > of mold. From doing continuous brewing a few years ago, I don't

> > remember

> > > > how exactly it should look. Is it ruined or it's too early to say? Any

> > help

> > > > would be greatly appreciated. You can check the pictures in the link

> > below.

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Neta

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> >

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/photos/album/300041326/pic/list

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >