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Wild ferments? (self.homebrewing)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by TheGiantKorean to c/[email protected]

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Does anyone here mess around with using exclusively wild yeast to ferment?

Specifically I ask because I've got some tepache that is almost assuredly alcoholic at this point, and was wondering if it's OK to drink.

Generally though I also like the idea of using wild yeast for fermentation.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I did some wild ferments few years ago. The main criteria is if it smells and tastes good.

lactic smell and taste (like yogurt or cheese) is fine but for some too acidic
alcohol don't smell that strong, it is usually just a hint
fruity and funky notes are good
vinegar smell is bad, it means you made vinegar
bad smell and taste like bitter, chemicals or rotting this can be dangerous, but it's disgusting so you don't drink it
...

Try it and you will see.

[–] TheGiantKorean 5 points 1 month ago

OK, good rules of thumb. Thanks!