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Vinegar making question

Hi,

I just had a quick question that I am sure someone here knows the answer to!

I have been making my own wine now for a few years and have settled on making several of each of the Brew King Special Editions each spring.

Anyway i have been really interested in making my own red wine vinegar and have been reading up on it here. I was able to get my hands on a bottle of red wine vinegar mother and I have the wine so I guess I am all set.

My question is: I have many extra "primary fermenters" the 5 gallon plastic buckets. Can I use this as my home base for vinegar production? I have looked and looked but don't see anyways saying to use plastic. Is there a reason?

Oh another quick question, I make my own beer as well...How could I start a nice malt vinegar?

Thanks!

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Reply to
stephan
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I don't know for sure but maybe because of the increase in acid?

Same way as wine vinegar, but start with a nice amber or brown ale that's been de-carbonated.

Andy

Reply to
JEP

Would the hops be a problem? Would you want to make an unhopped ale just for vinegar making purposes?

john

Reply to
John D. Misrahi

I use carboys, but I can't say plastic is an issue. Your acid will still be only 5%. A carboy is cheap insurance, but it's really a pain to get the 'glob' out of. I saw a vinegar jar sold for around $60 US, but I still do it in carboys. Regards, Joe

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Joe Sallustio

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