Source Raw Unfiltered Vinegar
15 minObtain raw vinegar with visible mother or unpasteurized starter.
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Obtain raw vinegar with visible mother or unpasteurized starter.
Combine dry wine diluted to 6-8% alcohol with starter in wide mouth jar.
Cover with cloth not airtight allow oxygen for acetobacter at 60-80°F.
When sharp and sour strain reserve mother for next batch bottle vinegar.
Industry best practices for vinegar mother.
Wide jar surface area speeds vinegar formation.
Stir weekly or pellicle blocks oxygen.
Never seal airtight during active ferment.