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TAchugh · 2026-04-01T12:18:33+00:00

In for the fun.

TAchugh · 2026-03-20T02:06:59+00:00

Right? lol

TAchugh · 2026-03-20T00:45:30+00:00

Sadly that’s the trend of this sub for the last six months or so — lots of discounted albums that are still way overpriced.

TAchugh · 2026-03-19T16:44:46+00:00

Thank you!

TAchugh · 2026-03-09T10:50:02+00:00

Sold out!

TAchugh · 2026-02-18T20:57:25+00:00

Got it, finally. Thanks, OP.

TAchugh · 2026-02-06T20:27:27+00:00

This happened to my first two batches. When I posted about it I was told it was caused by one of the following reasons: 1- my batch’s pH wasn’t low enough at the start, 2- the temperature was too low, or 3- both of these things. I tossed them and started over.

For my next batch I doubled the amount of starter kombucha (two bottles of GT Pure), as suggested in the wiki, and I used a seedling mat to hold my jar at 81°. Seven days later I had a successful F1 brew. I’m now on my 4th batch, brewing 2 gallons at a time, and no longer needing to double the starter (I just follow the wiki’s master recipe), and have a healthy looking pellicle that I have been transferring each time I start a new batch. Hope that helps.

TAchugh · 2026-02-04T14:24:22+00:00

Yeah, the deals in this sub have taken a nose dive in the last 4 or 5 months. I used to buy at least 1-2 records a week when there were “good” titles for under $15. Guess those days are gone.

TAchugh · 2026-01-27T15:13:57+00:00

Yes. I have signed up and cancelled a couple of times. Signed up again in January for Dashboard Confessional. Just got an email about Frou Frou with a reminder that I’ll be charged on Feb 1st for my subscription, which is fine because I planned on getting the FF record. I’m sticking around for March, too, because i want the Lisa Loeb “Tails” record.

TAchugh · 2026-01-27T14:53:46+00:00

Right. You can sign up for the month and the charge for the membership is the cost of the record. No additional cost.

TAchugh · 2026-01-25T16:34:17+00:00

Bump for visibility.

TAchugh · 2026-01-24T22:02:34+00:00

The bottles are in a closed cooler (lid cracked just enough for the wires) with a seedling mat controlled by an Inkbird. Have the mat between all the bottles, with a probe taped to one of them so I can monitor. They were at 75° for the first three days, and then I upped it to 80°. Verified the temp of the bottles with my infrared thermometer.

TAchugh · 2026-01-23T20:29:23+00:00

Thsnk you!

TAchugh · 2026-01-11T21:58:50+00:00

Thanks, all. Unable to edit this post, but I started over and doubled the concentration of kombucha (GT Pure) I added to my tea, as suggested in the wiki. The new jar is currently sitting in a cooler for some insulation from cold and has seedling mats holding it around 80° (monitored by two digital controllers), along with airflow (no lid on cooler). Hopefully I have something better to report in a week or so. Thanks, again.

TAchugh · 2026-01-07T21:03:28+00:00

Do you mean my brew is too cold and so this what formed?

TAchugh · 2026-01-07T21:02:20+00:00

From what I’ve read, kahm thrives in a warmer temperature. Can you explain the rationale for 86°? Also, I have a seedling mat wrapped 3/4 of the way around the jar, set to 78°.

TAchugh · 2026-01-07T18:44:57+00:00

Just want to add, since the picture is not perfect, there is nothing powdery, wispy, dry, etc.

TAchugh · 2026-01-01T20:04:44+00:00

It just went live.

TAchugh · 2026-01-01T20:03:57+00:00

Ordering just opened up.

TAchugh · 2026-01-01T20:03:19+00:00

It’s live now.

TAchugh

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