I use a coffee filter for mine - works great. And it does need oxygen (like kombucha) but it forms a pellicle on top so it sort of self protects while it is working.
Yes. I have two recipes on my site one is an accelerated version using some vodka in it, the alcohol makes it work in half the time and is the best for people that have mold and Kahm yeast.
I made Apple scrap vinegar several years ago, I used it in making Oxymels. Thank you.
Good to know that the fruit flies don't bug it
I use coffee filters so I didn't get any inside but they love the coffee filter if I got it wet
Great idea I ferment crab apples and then make vinegar
Good to know that you can use any fruit
Choke Cherry vinegar would be nice from making jelly..
Fruit flies are high in acetobacter and beneficial to the vinegar making process.
Hello, interesting video, great idea, thank you for sharing, friendly like, good luck to you, have a nice week🤗🤗😉😉
how did fruit flies get in the jar with a cover?
can i replace that large amount of white sugar with Honey ? we have a lot of honey on the farm and I am reluctant to use sugar in general. cheers
Yes of course.
Could a Coffee filter be Used to Cap of the Jar? Instead of Cheesecloth? Or is A Coffee filter Not breathable enough?
Follow up question to this: Does it just need to burp or does it need oxygen, ie. can I airlock it?
I use a coffee filter for mine - works great. And it does need oxygen (like kombucha) but it forms a pellicle on top so it sort of self protects while it is working.
I'm so frustrated I've tried many people's recipes and I just can't keep it from molding does anyone have any advice for me
Yes. I have two recipes on my site one is an accelerated version using some vodka in it, the alcohol makes it work in half the time and is the best for people that have mold and Kahm yeast.
@foragerchef4141 thank you so much!