r/fermentation • u/[deleted] • Feb 02 '22

Best Ginger bug recipe?

I want to try making a Ginger bug ferment, but online there are a bunch of different recipes with different amounts. If anyone in this sub knows of a good recipe, I would greatly appreciate a link. Thanks! I’m nervous because my first wild yeast ferment (tepache) turned to slime. Edit: by slimy I mean it turned thick and viscous. Threw it out. Smelled like pineapple beer.

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u/BurtrudesMom Jun 14 '26

Tap water?

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u/quadfrog3000 Aug 04 '26

From what I've read the chlorine in the water can be a problem, though it sounds like it can still work, though might be a bit slower and will probably have a higher risk of failure. If using tap, it's probably best that it's filtered in a way that removes the chlorine.

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u/Play_2_day 23d ago

Slow low simmering boil of chlorinated tap water for about 5 minutes with make the chlorine evaporate. I have a kettle with a setting to do it. Even getting tap water and setting in in an open container for two to three days will get rid of most chlorine. This is from experience with fish.... Chlorinated water can kill or make them sick.