I wasn’t expecting that.

[Cosyden]

I’m guessing this is a healthy ferment but it looks more like boiled offal to me.

 

[Johnd]

I’m guessing this is a healthy ferment but it looks more like boiled offal to me.

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No worries, perfectly normal. Give it a stir and try to submerge the fruit bag a few times a day.

 

[NorCal]

May not be pretty, but it’s working away!

 

[BigDaveK]

Yes, very normal. I usually give it a quick poke with my long stirring spoon, leaning towards the door, hoping its not aggressive and hungry for meat. (Way too many sci fi and horror movies.)

This early you don't have to be gentle with the stirring. It likes and needs oxygen.

Boiled offal smells different.

 

[BigDaveK]

And what are you using boiled offal for? Just curious.

 

[Cosyden]

And what are you using boiled offal for? Just curious.

dog food. Mainly venison pluck. Aye, it does smell ‘different’!

 

[barryjo]

I will occasionally put some raisins or other ingredients in a knee-high nylon stocking and add that to the pot. Very bad image when it comes out!!

 

[bearpaw8491]

You often boiled offal do you? !
Looks just like it should!
Keep us posted.

 

[Cosyden]

You often boiled offal do you? !
Looks just like it should!
Keep us posted.

No, not often, maybe 40 or 50 times over the last 25 years.
The brew is looking a whole lot healthier tonight, and starting to smell more appetising. Much more winey. I’m not sure what it is but I’m never too keen on the smell of defrosted strawberries. Can’t put my finger on it.

 

[Arne]

boiled up all the waste parts of a deer once. Dog and cat loved it. They are both indoor outdoor critters. When fed that stuff, they would get banned to the outdoors. Worst farts you ever smelled and lots of them. LOL, Arne.

 

[bearpaw8491]

You ain't right!