On 14 Feb, 22:59, "Kathi Jones" > wrote:
> "TG" > wrote in message
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> > want it any stronger.
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> > Jim
>
> I had a vinegar mother, bought it from a brewing shop - tried to make red
> wine vinegar
> followed the instructions and did what I was supposed to do -
> tossed everything...will buy it ready made from the grocery store, much
> easier!
>
> but that's just my experience....I certainly didn't research it to the
> extent that you did.
> I hope you have better luck
>
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Hi Kathi,

it could have been the sulfites in the wine that stopped the vinegar
from forming. If you aerate the wine first you can get rid of the
sulfites I'm told. I've had one batch now, I tried it again last
night, I can't believe how strong it is, I could use if for pickling.
It seems that white wine is has the most sulfites in it though, I've
used organic red and given it some good shaking. I've literally just
this second received my white wine mother, I'm so looking forward to
feeding it. I'll get some organic white later and aerate it well. I'm
going to have fun trying different brews.

But Kathi if it's the easy route every time we wouldn't be posting
here. : -) Thanks for the wishes of luck. I'll keep you posted if
anyone is interested. Is this the group to discuss vinegar making? If
not I'll keep schtum.

Jim