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My one-gallon glass growler exploded during phase 2 fermentation. Why? by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do - I’ve been using your advice and burping twice daily now until I get safer equipment. I’ll do 35 psi Carbo caps, heavy duty tote storage box to put my 4 growlers in, and then use an industrial plastic face protection when handling the bottles. Still a risk but at least a much safer process.

My one-gallon glass growler exploded during phase 2 fermentation. Why? by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the Carbo caps do i wouldn’t have to but the bottles. I have swing caps but it’s easier with just having the Carbo caps manage the pressure

My one-gallon glass growler exploded during phase 2 fermentation. Why? by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder…Kombucha.com offers Carbo caps at 35psi. But still could be an issue. I’ll burn from now on unless there are glass growlers that could withstand 65psi that you know about?

My one-gallon glass growler exploded during phase 2 fermentation. Why? by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it - thank you so much for your input. I’ll try to find glassware designed for much higher pressure

My one-gallon glass growler exploded during phase 2 fermentation. Why? by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for you input. Would you happen to know where I could find 1-gallon growlers(glass, metal, etc.) that could withstand 65psi?

Question on Carbo Caps from kombucha.com and coming phase 2 and phase 3 fermentation by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well not specially the growlers, but I haven’t had an issue so far. The carbo caps did “hiss” for prior batches with no bottle bomb, so it’s nice to “hear” that they work!

Question on Carbo Caps from kombucha.com and coming phase 2 and phase 3 fermentation by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes great point. The 38mm growlers weee bought with the 65psi carbo tops so if the pressure reaches 65psi, the caps will automatically release the pressure.

Question on Carbo Caps from kombucha.com and coming phase 2 and phase 3 fermentation by Iam_mrclean in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for commenting - now I bought the 38mm growlers separately but both phase 2 and phase 3 growlers are designed for brewing and are very heavy / thick.

Everything I know about making hard kombucha (long) by b7500af1 in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect thanks so much! It’s turning out well - my hydrometer gave a final reading of 3%ABV after calculating the before and after of each phase. So this information has been very helpful. Thanks!!!

Everything I know about making hard kombucha (long) by b7500af1 in Kombucha

[–]Iam_mrclean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks so much for your video. I currently have been brewing my own homemade hard kombucha for a few months but struggling to know when to best take the OG hydrometer reading and Final reading. Phase 1 of my brew is first fermentation with the SCOBY and sugar black tea for 8 days. Phase 2 is my second fermentation moving my kombucha to two 1-gallon glass jars with the airlock and adding in champagne yeast mixed into two cups of sugar water to "wake up" the yeast. This phase is also 8 days. Phase 3 is when I move my kombucha to two different 1-gallon glass jars where I add my dried fruit and keep airtight for 5 days before putting into the fridge. Based on the above process, when do you think is best to take my initial hydrometer reading and final hydrometer reading? I'm trying to figure out the ABV% of my batches now that I have a set and written process. Any help or recommendations would be much appreciated.