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		beebeepka on Oct 10, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Blue light from monitors no danger to eyes or slee... Is your brew carbonated? The stuff at the grocery store says it's naturally carbonated but I have no idea how it all works

PeterisP on Oct 10, 2021 [–]

Kombucha includes also yeast which metabolizes sugars and releases CO2 so it has some natural carbonation like e.g. beer does.

ncmncm on Oct 10, 2021 | [–]

I have a times added 1/2 tsp of dextrose ("corn sugar") before I tighten down the bottle lid, to boost fizz. (Beer brewing trick.)

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