is the starter brew that comes with it enough to make your first batch
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The kombucha starter is a live culture that will make many batches. After each batch it will spawn a new culture, called a mushroom. You can use each new mushroom as a starter for a new batch.
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Yes, the starter brew (scoobie) is enough to make your first batch. is enough to start your first batch.
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To be honest I don't know, but I don't believe so. To use this system, you buy a big can from the store and put in the machine. The can is a one time use and disposable, so I don't know how you could use with home brew.
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Yes it does. And it is really easy to do. Just follow the instructions. But you might want to get a 21 inch brewing spoon and a 20 qt brewing pot. Thats if you don't already have them. And keep your bottles that it comes with.
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If you have the rest of the kit, all the right items that you need to brew are probably in there. That being said, sanitation is KING when you are brewing. Keep it clean, or your hard work will be all for naught, and your beer will taste like sadness. Seriously! Cleanliness!!
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This is a great kit for a beginner, I brew about 1 batch a month and this kit is perfect. If you are looking for perfection get a kit with a glass carboy.
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Yes it does but the first coffee is stronger than what the completed brew will be. Let about half the pot drip through before pouring a cup.Maggi
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No, You can use recipe kits or use your own ingredients. This is the basic setup you would need to brew two-stage beer, the plastic is the primary fermenter and the glass (carboy) is the secondary fermenter. Two-stage brewing results in a more conditioned clearer beer. Salute!
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you could .. or I am pretty sure it is in their book, and that has a proper 5 gallon break down for this. If you are looking to do 5 Gallon batches you should consider finding recipes online and buying ingredients at a brew store online or in person (to save shipping) Were you going to brew it one gallon at a time and combine it in a fermentor? Good luck and keep brewing!
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Yes. Having nothing to compare it took about 7-8 pots to make decent brew and about a month to get my grind dialed in. I make one pot a day seven days a week with it. Still have the original gasket on the boiler base.
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If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From HomeBrewOhio.com again!!!! If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From... » Read More If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From HomeBrewOhio.com again!!!! « Show Less
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See the answer by David Eldridge. It is very accurate. Be sure that you check the time is correct when you get up. If not just start the maker manually, it brews very quickly so your wait will be minimal!
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No, but the starter is easy enough, you can get the powdered one, or use a Tbl or two of plain yogurt which is probably the easiest. Save a little from each batch to start a new one. I LOVE my Yogotherm! Best thing ever.
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Yes, as I recall there was the first starter, but you can use plain yogurt from the store just as well.
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No, it is not a complete kit for the entire process. This is just the ingredients for a batch of beer. This does not include the pot, the bottles, the fermentation container, etc. However, if they are already brewing they should already have those items and the bottles are reusable (as long as they are pop tops, not twist offs).
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No, this is most of what you need to brew any recipe. The ingredients kits are mainly measured out ingredients to make a specific type. You can put together the same ingredients from a brewing store, the kit just takes out some of the leg work.
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I don't think you would have any problems at all with this. I would not hesitate to make the brew. Bill
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No, just to start and stop brewing, you have to keep an eye on the water level though as that is related to the intensity. Pretty easy and straight forward. I hope this helps.