Yes, Thanks Sander, much appreciated!
On 1/31/06, Sander Zwegers <s.zwegers@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Beau!
>
> Beau Barrett wrote:
>
> > So, now I have to try this for myself since I just can't believe that a
> > 50/50 honey water solution can be fully fermented in 16 days!
>
> The 18% brew that took 16 days was approx. 1 part honey to 2 parts
> water. (SG 1.140). It didn't ferment dry, it stopped at 1.005. 50/50 (SG
> approx. 1.210) is probably way to much sugar for the yeasties!
>
> > So finally, I ask you for details regarding any other additions to your
> > brew.
> > Is it just honey+water+grains? Often a nutrient is called for when
> > fermenting honey.
>
> I've made a number of batches with just honey, water and grains. Others
> have been grape juice, honey and grains. The yeasties seem to like grape
> juice: the batches with grape juice fermented faster. Buckwheat honey (a
> very dark, strong honey) seems to speed things up too. However I've also
> made two batches with just orange blossom honey and water. Fermentation
> took a few days longer.
>
> >
> > Are these converted milk Kefir grains or water Kefir grains?
>
> Converted milk kefir grains.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Sander
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