Homebrew Kombucha

0:17 – What makes good carbonation 0:50 – Carbonation tips 1:00 – Yeast’s role in carbonation 1:22 – Why fruit puree/juice is better than fruit chunks 2:06 – Bottle tips 3:13 – Why I don’t burp bottles 3:58 – Kegging kombucha To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/carbonation For more tips on home brewing

0:11 – What is burping? 0:28 – If burping bottles isn’t necessary, why do people do it? 3:13 – When is it good to burp? To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/why-im-anti-burp * For a list of all my recommended materials + where to buy them (for new brewers to build your own kombucha

0:28 – Kombucha potential ABV 0:55 – Recovering alcoholics/pregnant women 1:20 – Is there a way to test kombucha ABV? 2:10 – Store-bought/commercial kombucha brewer processes To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/is-kombucha-alcoholic * For a list of all my recommended materials + where to buy them (for new brewers to build your own

0:10 – What is tea 0:44 – Best type of tea to use for kombucha 1:45 – Why I prefer loose-leaf tea 2:24 – Why you should avoid flavored teas or herbal infusions 3:13 – How tea type and quality affects steeping time 3:44 – Experimenting with different types of tea To read the full

0:27 – Dark vs. clear glass 1:25 – Flip-top bottles 1:50 – Re-using store bought bottles 2:08 – Specialty bottles 2:42 – Caps and liners are crucial 4:35 – Bottle cap sizes and replacement caps for GT Synergy / Health-Ade bottles 5:30 – Note about using beer bottles 6:14 – How to get an airtight

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0:09 – What is F2 0:49 – How to start bottling 1:07 – Why saving some starter tea is important 1:54 – How much flavoring to put in bottle 2:23 – What can you flavor with + sugar content info 3:15 – How much airspace/headspace to leave 3:45 – Bottle recommendations 4:28 – How long

0:35 – What to do if it’s too cold 1:09 – What to do if it’s too hot 1:35 – How to deal with temperature changes 2:03 – How temperature affects carbonation in second fermentation To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/temperature * For a list of all my recommended materials + where to

0:07 – What is pH? 0:34 – Misconception about pH 1:06 – What is pH useful for? 1:50 – Kombucha pH range 2:55 – Test strip tips 3:04 – pH meter and buffer solution tips 3:53 – Is pH testing necessary for brewing kombucha? To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/kombucha-ph * For a

0:10 – Unfounded kombucha fears 0:35 – When is mold possible? 1:00 – How to tell when you have mold 2:00 – What’s not mold 2:18 – What to do if you’re not sure if it’s mold 2:32 – How to prevent mold 4:56 – Just because it looks weird, doesn’t mean it’s moldy 5:41

0:19 – What is F1 vs. F2 0:54 – kombucha recipe (1 gallon) 2:38 – why you make a tea concentrate 3:27 – ideal temperature range for kombucha 3:51 – What’s starter tea and why it’s important 4:27 – what to do if you don’t have enough starter tea 4:40 – should you use vinegar

0:27 – What is a scoby hotel? 0:43 – What are scoby hotels good for? 1:20 – What container to use for scoby hotel and where to keep it 1:56 – How to feed your scoby hotel 2:13 – How long can you leave your scoby hotel alone 2:30 – Example of scobys 2.48 –

0:21 – Tips for vetting online retailers 0:54 – Get your scoby from another homebrewer 1:19 – Why vinegar is not a good substitute for starter tea 2:12 – Growing a scoby from store-bought kombucha To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/how-to-get-a-scoby For more tips on home brewing kombucha, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com

0:06 – Using vinegar in place of starter tea and why that’s a no-no 1:49 – Not using enough starter tea 2:12 – Agitating your brew vessel during first fermentation 3:00 – Storing scobys, starter tea or brewing vessel in the fridge 3:41 – Using the wrong kind of tea or using flavored teas during

0:32 – How much flavoring to use per bottle 0:56 – How sugar from the fruit affects carbonation 1:36 – Why some people have trouble getting fizz 2:09 – Baby scoby or sediment in bottles 3:14 – How to adjust for sour fruit 3:33 – How to make kombucha more sour/acidic 3:58 – What to

To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/fruit-flies * 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

0:15 – You Brew Kombucha uses batch brew methods 0:25 – What is continuous brewing? 1:13 – Why 1st fermentation is faster with CB 1:47 – Why I don’t recommend CB 2:13 – Why I prefer batch brewing 2:34 – Why CB can create yeast imbalance 3:28 – When is CB a good option? To

0:25 – Avoid sugar substitutes 0:59 – Sugar’s purpose, residual sugar To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/sugar * 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

To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/recarbonate-flat-kombucha For more tips on home brewing kombucha, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com

0:17 – how to tell when your kombucha is done 0:46 – easiest way to taste kombucha from brew vessel 1:04 – what does “taste right” mean 1:19 – what to do if it’s too sweet 1:25 – what to do if it’s too sour/vinegary 1:39 – misconceptions about pH To read the full article,

0:12 – Keep kombucha out of sunlight 0:33 – Why good airflow is important 1:00 – Distance from other fermenting food 1:25 – Ideal kombucha temperature 1:43 – Where to keep bottles during second fermentation To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/location For more tips on home brewing kombucha, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com

1:25 – Opening your bottle through a bag into a bowl 1:55 – Reminder about kombucha recarbonating To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/minimize-mess * 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

0:42 – Materials to use and avoid 1:14 – What to cover your vessels with 1:43 – Tips for plastic coming into contact w/ scoby To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/choosing-right-brew-vessel For more tips on home brewing kombucha, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com

1:15 – why you don’t want to bother your brew vessels 2:31 – ideal brew temperature To read the full article, go to https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/what-to-expect-f1 * 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

In this video I go over how to brew Kombucha with the Fermentaholics Starter kit and let you know if its worth it. Fermentaholics Website: http://fermentaholics.com/ The Complete Kombucha Brewing Starter Kit: http://fermentaholics.com/shop/complete-kombucha-brewing-starter-kit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fermentaholics?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermentaholics/ Buy Shirts Here! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/183… Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8.BitHomestead/ Instrested in where to start with your Homestead? Check

Kombucha flavoring in second fermentation – 3 flavors In this video, I’m going to show you how to flavor your kombucha in a second fermentation. During a second fermentation, your kombucha will also get sparkly/carbonated. I will show you 3 flavor combinations, which are very delicious! But of course, you can make lots of other

5 gallons of Kombucha grows some nice scoby!

Quick video on how I make my Kombucha and start a scoby hotel. Please excuse my kids in the background… Also, I forgot to say, I do an 8 day ferment. The Kombucha goes in the large container for 5 days along with a scoby and starter kombucha, then into bottles to ferment for another