{"id":14831,"date":"2020-11-16T17:40:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T23:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boochwitch.com\/?p=14831"},"modified":"2020-12-14T17:34:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T23:34:55","slug":"scoby-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boochwitch.com\/scoby-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers Beware of Mold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Oh no.<\/strong> It is something every kombucha home-brewer fears: Mold<\/strong> ????<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scobys can get moldy for several reasons. This post discusses how your kombucha scoby can get infested with mold, what to do if you see mold, and how to avoid mold in the first place ????<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my years of brewing kombucha at home, I have encountered two instances of mold on my scoby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n First:<\/strong> Kombucha fermentation area too close to dog food bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Second:<\/strong> Left my brew untended for months without a tight lid, which is appropriate for longer breaks<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Both instances were completely my fault and totally avoidable. When a healthy brewing routine is kept and the fermentation area clean is clean, kombucha brewers shouldn\u2019t experience mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A kombucha scoby can turn different colors depending on the tea you feed it. Brewers will notice yeasty tentacles when a healthy scoby has been established<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMold is Rare, Really<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Help? Is this mold?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n