Though lime and lemon are yummy, they were a bit too tart. I used fresh squeezed juice and some zest which made it not taste good. once I strained and let it sit a couple of days, both were delicious.
I've only briefly mentioned testing ABV in some earlier videos. For kombucha, the usual at-home tools don't work very well. The acidity, the particulates, the way the alcohol is used by the bacteria... It all throws off the calculation and the number can fluctuate quickly. For a vague estimate, I use Specific Gravity. And, from what I hear, that is accurate to +- 1.0% ABV. I tend to measure around 0.6% ABV. And most at-home kombucha brewers are making 0.5 - 2.0% ABV.
I do have a mini (1 gallon) keg that I've considered using. But, personally, buying CO2 charges and keeping a keg in my refrigerator is more work than adding extra sugar and waiting a few days. I also like the flexibility of being able to make many different flavors each week. I will try it eventually, though, just to see!
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Though lime and lemon are yummy, they were a bit too tart. I used fresh squeezed juice and some zest which made it not taste good. once I strained and let it sit a couple of days, both were delicious.
Do you have a video of how to measure alcohol in kombucha?
I've only briefly mentioned testing ABV in some earlier videos. For kombucha, the usual at-home tools don't work very well. The acidity, the particulates, the way the alcohol is used by the bacteria... It all throws off the calculation and the number can fluctuate quickly.
For a vague estimate, I use Specific Gravity. And, from what I hear, that is accurate to +- 1.0% ABV. I tend to measure around 0.6% ABV. And most at-home kombucha brewers are making 0.5 - 2.0% ABV.
I wonder if you ever tried kagging your kombucha 🙏
I do have a mini (1 gallon) keg that I've considered using. But, personally, buying CO2 charges and keeping a keg in my refrigerator is more work than adding extra sugar and waiting a few days. I also like the flexibility of being able to make many different flavors each week.
I will try it eventually, though, just to see!