Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 In message you wrote: > > This is my very first kombucha brew. Well done, ! :-) > I am now 5 days into it. I have been concerned because there seems to > be a white film forming on top of the scoby. But I looked at it closely > today and do not see any fuzz, so I guess it isn't mold. You are right, it isn't! That's the beginning of your new Kombucha solid culture forming across the top, also called scoby. As you said, there is no fuzz forming, it's just a skinlike membrane stretching across the surface of the brew? > I also smelled the brew through the cloth and it smells vinagery. That may be an indicator that you should have a careful try. If your brewing conditions are very warm it's possible that your brew has reached enough acidity. Unless you are diabetic, you wouldn't want to brew it too vinegary, would you? > Maybe that is a good sign? All your Kombucha signs sound perfectly normal, . You'll soon be able to harvest your first brew! > I am feeling a little nervous about whether it is going okay. Yes, that's what first times very often are. Be assured, you're doing fine. Just for fun, have a look at these brewing pictures: http://www.happyherbalist.com/pictures.htm It might reassure you that all is well. Relax and have fun. It's supposed to be a healthy hobby ;-) Best wishes, Margret:-) -- +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Minstrel@... <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com http://www.elijahlist.com +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Difficulties do not come upon us as punishment, but as an opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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