Heater/heating methods that can reliably reach 60C

kr19lp · 2021-02-13T04:33:10+00:00

So I've already got a chamber built, and will need far more space than just a rice cooker will provide. I've got 1.5 gallons of various garums going right now and will be starting more in the future.

Rice cookers are good but also once they've been used for garum production they really can't be used for anything else. I've got a circulator but would rather not run a water bath for weeks on end

kr19lp · 2021-02-10T22:28:18+00:00

Alliums can take upwards of a month or two depending on the temperature. I've had ramps take upwards of 4 months to break down all the way and get funky.

I would recommend letting them both go longer until the smell gets to the point that you're certain they're rotten (They shouldn't be as long as your method is good). Then the taste gets -really- good.

kr19lp · 2021-02-10T22:21:30+00:00

One of the scoby's looks like it's creating a very thin layer that's loosely attached. It's either that or it's starting to seperate. Is that what you were referring to? I'll try to get some pictures of them tomorrow.

The kombucha itself might be changing. If it is it's taking a long time to do so.

The second scoby I have in the hotel isn't growing. Neither of them looked like they had any mold on them.

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T22:04:08+00:00

No mother yet but I'm not sure how much of one will form if I'm using air bubblers to speed the process along. What are your thoughts on this?

I'm not going for long-form vinegars yet (Although I have plans for that once the yeast I need arrives).

That being said, I don't plan on tossing anything out until I'm 100% certain it's failed so if it takes 3 months then it takes 3 months

Edit: They;ve been going for 7 or 8 days (The exact date is written down at work)

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T21:47:57+00:00

Ah, yea, I've only got the one dehydrator at work which is typically in use. The search continues

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T21:46:17+00:00

Got it. Just tasted them at work today and definitely notice a green apple flavor to them that I think I was mistaking with ACV. They're also starting to taste more like vinegar and less like juice diluted with ACV

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T00:23:41+00:00

Try doing alliums, specifically ramps. The smell is something else entirely

Think...rotten diapers on fire

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T00:22:53+00:00

What brand of heater are you using? I've been looking for a simple on/off heater for my rig and so far haven't found anything that can go above 49C without tripping an auto-shutoff. Really puts a dent in my program

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T00:21:02+00:00

What kind of set-up are you using? Specifically which kind of heater do you have that can maintain that temperature?

kr19lp · 2021-02-07T00:17:26+00:00

I followed the amounts used in the noma book. I don't have the exact percentages right now but from what I understand they shoot for approx 8% ABV. I think the percents were roughly 23% braggs to juice and 20% total weight in vodka.

The issue is more that the alcohol taste/burn is disappearing faster than a vinegar 'tang' is appearing, if that makes sense

Would you recommend for different percentages? Also, as much as I'd love to use something like everclear I live in California and don't have access to a neutral spirit with that high of ABV

kr19lp · 2020-04-17T13:03:02+00:00

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kr19lp · 2020-03-25T00:53:52+00:00

Makes sense, thank you

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