LionHeartedGirl
New Member
Hi all! I'm beyond excited because the SCOBY I'm growing from scratch is coming along beautifully! It's my second attempt and I made some adjustments this time that seem to be working.
My house is very cold so I got a warmer to wrap around and it's moving things along FAST! I just started it on Sunday and already it's got a lovely jellylike surface and it's emitting a wonderful yeasty fragrance.
Once my SCOBY is ready to go and I start my first batch, how long will it likely take before it's finished using the warmer? Things seem to be moving along quite fast which is thrilling. I'm just not sure how I will know when the first batch is done. Anyone have experience using the warmer and can give me some time estimates?
I had planned to use my GT bottles for the second fermentation but I'm reading that the seal isn't good enough. I've searched for replacement caps that might be better but haven't had any luck finding them. Does anyone know where I might find some?
I'll go the flip top bottle route if I have to, I just have these great glass jars already and was hoping I wouldn't have to invest another $35-$50 on bottles before I could start actually SAVING money.
Thanks for the help and advice!
My house is very cold so I got a warmer to wrap around and it's moving things along FAST! I just started it on Sunday and already it's got a lovely jellylike surface and it's emitting a wonderful yeasty fragrance.
Once my SCOBY is ready to go and I start my first batch, how long will it likely take before it's finished using the warmer? Things seem to be moving along quite fast which is thrilling. I'm just not sure how I will know when the first batch is done. Anyone have experience using the warmer and can give me some time estimates?
I had planned to use my GT bottles for the second fermentation but I'm reading that the seal isn't good enough. I've searched for replacement caps that might be better but haven't had any luck finding them. Does anyone know where I might find some?
I'll go the flip top bottle route if I have to, I just have these great glass jars already and was hoping I wouldn't have to invest another $35-$50 on bottles before I could start actually SAVING money.
Thanks for the help and advice!