Should you refrigerate kombucha SCOBYs or SCOBY hotels?

Homebrew Kombucha
Read the full write-up here: https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/cold-scoby

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0:20 – what’s a SCOBY hotel?
**Also check out this video for full details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgq735YcPds&t=134s
1:33 – when it’s OK to store SCOBY hotel in the fridge
2:05 – why SCOBYs thrive at room temp
2:39 – downsides of refrigerator storage
4:13 – how to deal with SCOBY hotel/kombucha odors
4:32 – use activated charcoal to help absorb odors
5:06 – tips if you do decide to store hotel in fridge
5:40 – tip for brewing with a refrigerated SCOBY

My favorite activated charcoal packets: https://amzn.to/37Co6bh

* For a list of all my recommended materials + where to buy them (for new brewers to build your own kombucha starter kit or for expert brewers to upgrade your materials): https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/byo-starter-kit

* Find all my kombucha articles, videos and how-tos at https://www.youbrewkombucha.com

* If you’re interested, watch my video on homemade CBD Kombucha, and find my favorite water-soluble CBD products at https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/cbd-kombucha

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