Hi everyone
I have two batches of vinegar fermenting away at the moment. Both had a fly land in them, and subsequently saw a film of bacteria grow over the top. The batch that smells ok was pure apple juice, and the other batch which was some apple cider (hard cider) smells of cheese. I mean it really does pong. I tried tasting some the other day and it sort of tasted vinegary. Certainly didn't taste revolting.
So is it normal for fermenting vinegar to smell cheesy?
Thanks
Vinegar making smells like cheese
Vinegar making smells like cheese
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Re: Vinegar making smells like cheese
I don't know. Mine smelled of vinegar. Whether it passed through some "cheesy" phase I couldn't say.
I'd be tempted to put it in something glass, like a demijohn. I'm not keen on the idea of acid stored in plastic - probably just me.
I'd be tempted to put it in something glass, like a demijohn. I'm not keen on the idea of acid stored in plastic - probably just me.
Maggie
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Re: Vinegar making smells like cheese
Got to admit I've never (purposefully) made vinegar (we'll ignore the first few attempts at wine). But from a homebrew point of view I've always leaned on wait and see - there's no harm in giving it some time, but if you pour it away it's gone.
I'd agree with GA on moving it into glass, a dj with some cotton wool in the neck. And remember never to brew wine/cider/beer in the same kit as you've made vinegar in.
I'd agree with GA on moving it into glass, a dj with some cotton wool in the neck. And remember never to brew wine/cider/beer in the same kit as you've made vinegar in.