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So a quick update from way down south: first batch using natural yeast washed from the mango skins turned into vinegar, probably due to acetobacter in some bruised flesh. However, now with a ton of thanks to Daze and divi I have brewing yeast, so today I got a new batch going which comprised...

Great- thanks Daze and divi. That'll help a lot with getting in my brewing fix down here. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated with the progress

Quick update: Just got the natural yeast batch going. I used two, huge, very ripe mangos along with some additional sugar and water. I made sure to catch all of the water used to rinse the mangos in the hope of getting the natural yeast off the skin since I didn't want to add the skin to the...

Great! Thanks everyone for your help. I'm thinking I'll try both natural yeast and dry yeast, if it can make it down here without any issues. If this works out well there's so much fruit here that I'll probably wind up doing everything I can find. I'll keep everyone updated no matter what...

Thanks DD, but that brings up another issue: what is a good, easy to find substitute for malt extract? I really am in the middle of nowhere, so shipping is basically out of the question. There are grocery stores around with normal cooking needs, just not brewing stuff. Also, would #3 work...

Hello all, I recently moved to Costa Rica and am getting the itch to make something alcoholic again, however, all the fancy yeasts and supplies that are so easily accessible in the states are a little more difficult to attain here. Thus, I was hopping (beer pun) that all of the bright minds...

Hello all, I recently moved to Costa Rica and am getting the itch to make something alcoholic again, however, all the fancy yeasts and supplies that are so easily accessible in the states are a little more difficult to attain here. Thus, I was hopping (beer pun) that all of the bright minds...