rtt121

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10-4.

From what I understand... If it is the real deal.. it grows very slowly.. not like brewers yeast.

I will post back with results.. I will probably start a new thread

jbrookeiv

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I am definitely interested in trying this.

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FYI: rtt121 is going to send me a pic of the plant he is getting. I have checked in with the vendor that he bought it from and determined it a from the Nightingale strain, which based on what I have found thus far it is not the true GBP, but close. I did find photos of their plant and the grain has a lot of angles to it and reproduces pretty quickly--- the first clues that it is not the old, real GBP. Not saying that you cannot produce a decent ginger beer-style beverage with it. It would seem that the Nightingale strain is an engineered hybrid. BUT DON'T QUOTE ME ON THAT, as I still am researching it. I have agreed to send rtt121 part of my plant--it is coming by way of a plant via gingerbeerplant.net (have friends who also use that plant). And when we say "plant" we don't mean a living green thing that grows with sunlight, a GBP looks like sand, similar to lees from winemaking. (good photo & overview of GBP at http://www.yemoos.com/gingerbeerproductpage.html).
I too will keep you posted, anxiously awaiting the arrival of my plant!!! rtt121 don't forget me!!!

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JRems

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Thanks. Please pm me when you get results

Scut_Monkey

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I'm still trying to wrap my head around brewing. I can't start down this ginger plant road. This sounds crazy....

rtt121

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I will not. I got a message...mine should arrive probably mid next week

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What is your opinion of what is sold through the link above? I saw your recommendation for the site in the UK.

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My plant came in and I can assure you, it is NOT a sugary kefir grain (aka water kefir or tibicos)...after just 2 ferments it has already increased in size by 100%. I have completed comparison fermentations using my water kefir grains vs the GBP....used all natural apple juice(aka Scrumpy) and also made a raspberry-peach tea sweetened with sugar to taste...my family likes the GBP fermentation over the water kefir. (not to mention the ginger beer is delicious). So, I would definitely recommend purchasing from Jim at GingerBeerPlant.net Happy Home Fermentation!!

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Update....never heard from rtt121 so I could check out the retro-culture offering of their GBP. But, for those in the US if you are seeking THE REAL GINGER BEER PLANT, http://www.yemoos.com/gingerbeerproductpage.html, is the only place I am aware of that has the real GBP. Other than that, your option is from THE SOURCE in the UK, Jim at www.gingerbeerplant.net You may find other companies advertising it, but I would be cautious because they could be selling you a yeast-fed "plant" or a kefir grain hybrid...not the true GBP of olden days.
My GBP has since been destroyed thanks to the DH who thought he was being helpful by cleaning out my fermentation cabinet. I will eventually get another GBP, but for now I mimic it with water kefir grains, but do miss my GBP.

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