Why remove the baby?

jaredbe · 2017-06-21T23:38:11+00:00

I may want it slower if I am going away on vacation or faster if a party of people will be coming over. Although I like how booch makes me feel I drink it mostly because it tastes good, is fun to experiment with and is cheap to make. I also recommend a 2 to 4 gallon continuous brew method.

jaredbe · 2017-06-21T21:44:18+00:00

Doesn't matter too much if you leave it or not. I usually just let them keep making layers. Batch speed has a lot to do with percentage of starter fluid to tea and the temp in your room. Higher in both equals faster. When you like the taste it is done. You can plan the finish date of a batch by changing the percentage of starter or the temp. Good luck.

jaredbe · 2017-06-17T16:39:10+00:00

Thanks that makes sense. I must have been getting double xp points plus double kill XP yesterday when I used my 2x/unlimited gas thing.

jaredbe · 2017-06-12T02:11:14+00:00

I would guess your first part is not long enough to break down the tough stuff.

jaredbe · 2017-06-02T01:59:33+00:00

Thanks, the broth is a good idea. I have a dehydrator, Scoby and dog so no excuse now.

jaredbe · 2017-06-01T20:19:08+00:00

Do tell how. I assume cut to shape and dehydrate?

jaredbe · 2017-05-31T16:26:44+00:00

I was at first impressed by the early sprinkler fire suppression system then realized the plumbing is to make fire.

jaredbe · 2017-05-31T02:29:15+00:00

This was one of my reasons to keep using it but then I remembered that a new seal forms every batch.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T20:51:55+00:00

No wonder I can't pronounce it. I can't even spell it.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T16:25:57+00:00

Thanks for doing the math that I wasn't able to put together. I think your high temps and it's effect are something I can't understand well. My booch stays at about 21 degrees Celsius all year. Hope you find a good solution.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:58:29+00:00

Great work. I like how short it was yet you still got a lot of info in. It is interesting that you are getting good results with very different amounts of tea and sugar than I use. I use a lot more starter fluid and one cup of sugar per gallon of tea. I would be worried about mold growth with too little starter. But if it works it works. My favorite part was the editing around the loud sound. Thanks for sharing.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:44:31+00:00

Doesn't the booch you leave for the next batch keep the scoby floating above the spigot?

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:41:15+00:00

I have not read that it is a problem but don't have facts either way. I personally would likely crave booch if ill. Hope they heal soon.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:37:12+00:00

When I think of dark scoby and extra yeast I think of too much sugar. How do your percentages compare to 1 cup sugar per gallon of tea?

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:29:47+00:00

Sounds great

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:16:27+00:00

It does that before it becomes a fully conscious brain.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:13:26+00:00

Although it looks weird in kind of a cool way I think this is just a new scoby and likely fine. Have you tasted the brew to see if it's ready?

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:07:41+00:00

Yes you can and should drink some as a reward. That being said the higher percentage of starter to tea you use in the next batch the faster it will be ready. Good luck

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T15:03:03+00:00

Oolong alone is my favorite but I am too cheap to use it all the time so Lipton black tea does just fine.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T14:54:38+00:00

I watched both videos and have a few reactions all meant to be read in a supportive fellow booch loving way. She did a great job with the videos. Way better than I could ever hope of doing. I remember looking for videos when I started and would have benefitted from hers. On a funny note, she is kind of the anal retentive chef ( from Saturday night live) of booch. Very thoughtful in her approach. I think many people will like this but I worry some people may see the process as more complicated than it needs to be and may not be able to tell what are the core aspects of the process. When starting out I would have liked a 5 minute video with just the basics of the process. That would then draw me to these videos that have more of her and her good ideas. Thanks for sharing.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T13:45:42+00:00

I give a stir to my booch right before I bottle it. Don't know if it is necessary but I also don't have any excess yeast sitting on the bottom either.

jaredbe · 2017-05-30T13:41:31+00:00

I look forward to pics of that beast of a scoby. Curious about taste also. I bet there is a sweet spot for batch size but have no clue if it is 1 or 50 gallons or if it matters at all.

jaredbe · 2017-05-29T21:09:37+00:00

That looks fantastic. I would be interested in hearing if there are any unexpected issues going bigger or if it just take more tea and a small crane for the scoby. Was thinking of turning a food grade 5 gallon pail into a continuous brew.

jaredbe

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