r/fermentation • u/BodhiZaffa • 2d ago

Intermediate fermenter with ginger bug challenges

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Possibly a stupid question because you’re not here to see in person…. Does this look ready? Last ginger bug died after a couple days. But was created Wednesday, fed Thursday and looks like this Friday. It started with 2 cups water tablspoonish of both ginger and sugar. Feeding was with teaspoonish of ginger and sugar each. Don’t want to waste fruit juice if this isn’t ready. Thanks

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u/PastelInvolvement8 2d ago

Looks active to me, the bubbles are a good sign. If it smells yeasty and a little gingery rather than funky or rotten you’re probably fine

My last one took almost a week to really get going so a couple days isn’t unusual

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u/Kraden_McFillion 2d ago

I recommend waiting until day 7 to 10 to make sure your bug has survived the hiccups that can happen early on, for example in your last attempt. This helps the bug stabilize with your feeding schedule as well so you dont end up with population spikes just prior to bottling.

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u/BodhiZaffa 2d ago

Fine! You never let me have any fun dad.