The instructions said the kit will only make 1/2 a gallon. Can I then make a gallon for next batch with new baby scoby? I was hoping for a gallon
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The new SCOBY will be big enough for a gallon, I actually made a gallon with the first SCOBY and it turned out fine
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Yes you can. Make the first batch with 1/2 gal. and the second batch with a full gal.
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I made a gallon with my starter scoby I used 1 1-4 cups sugar with 8 tea bags. Make sure your sweet tea is at room temp before adding scoby. I let it sit for 10 days.
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Yes you can. Each batch will make a new baby and you may reuse the original from each batch, so long as you've kept the new mother alive.
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I started off making a gallon, and have continued to do so with every "mother" produced by the last. I haven't had any problems so you should be fine.
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Yes you can make a gallon, I have had only the tiniest scoby, like the size of a quarter and it made a gallon of kombucha. Just took a couple extra days.
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yikes! .8 gallon seems really small! if you try it, start with the heat at it's lowest setting and be careful! M.
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This can be made in small batches. You just have to experiment with adding the right amount of water.
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I have not tried to but I do not see why not. By small I would think 1 quart instead of the 1.5 to 2qt batches that I have made so far.
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I sealed a five gallon tank and didnt even use an eighth of the pint once the excess was all drained. Hope this gives you an idea of how much you'll need for you're project.
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I don't think it will its a one gallon keg with tap at bottom but that said it an awesome little keg I usually keg and CO2 carbonate all my home brew but with these I can take a gallon from each batch and naturally carb some for comparison
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You will need a brewing vessel for this kit. The instructions that come with your SCOBY are for 1 Gallon of Kombucha, so I'd recommend a container of, at least, that volume. Also, the SCOBY I received was about 4 inches in diameter so you might want to make sure your brew vessel will accommodate a SCOBY of that size! Glass or ceramic brewing vessels are recommended. No stainless steel or plastic! Visit his website at GetKombucha.com because he's got all the answers you need there. Happy brewing!
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6 ounces to a gallon will suffice but i mix mine a little hot so it kills quicker... i mix 8 ounces to a gallon....
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I would not want that much head space for a one gallon recipe unless I was expecting a large amount of foam up from the ferment. I started off with one gallon batches for experimental brews, but now do 2.5 gallon instead. Why? It usually turns out pretty good and am sorry I didn't make more.
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You could, but it would be cheaper to buy the ingredients separately for a 5 gallon batch. 5 kits will run $125, whereas buying ingredients for a 5 gallon batch will run you about $30. You can find this recipe online most likely.
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I followed directions and used the scoby to make kombucha and nothing happened it did not work :(
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justmix 1 half cup of ph powder to 1 gallon and then slowly pour into hydroponic res and flood tank to match ph if thats hoe your set up is if in single buckets then just the res.. i hope this helps out it did me
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I used the gallon size and this will probably do what you need. I was pleased with my molds and get great results when I use them.
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Well do you think you stirred it up long enough? It should be somewhat clear when you finished. Once you follow the amount to mix per gallon you should be good. But ya Im sure you probably should use it as soon as you can
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Hi Jessica, This should be a perfect time to order a starter kit as the weather is cool and Scobies go dormant when they are cold, so it is better shipping weather for them. Just make sure you have all your jars & tea & everything, (as my scoby came in a plastic zip-lock...) Keep the scoby and starter tea refrigerated until you give it away, as at room temperature it will keep fermenting. Your kit will probably come with good instructions but it will help if you read up on it first, especially if the gift recipient is new to Kombucha (which I didn't so I brewed my first batch rather blindly...:-)) My favorite web sight with really clear instructions is royalkombucha.com., I learned a lot there. Hope this helps - what a great gift idea - I LOVE my Kombucha!
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Indont see why not. I have a larger area to spray so mix up a gallon at a time, but a smaller batch would be no problem. The stuff works great,too.
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I've only made small batches (8 to 12 ounces) of solution at a time using approximately 1/4 teaspoon or less at a time because the mixed solution doesn't keep. The stronger your solution is, the faster it works. I would guess the entire container would make 2 gallons, maybe 3, but that's just an estimate.