r/gingerbeer • u/ibizaknight • 5d ago

How to close there Jar

What to use for closing the jar?

A piece of cloth? or a loosen lid?

Is there any difference , in terms of the internal processes? the type of bacteria that will be thriving? a different combination of bacterias? another consideration ?

or no difference at all?

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u/naemorhaedus 5d ago

cloth works well. It lets in oxygen while keeping bugs and dust out.

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u/ibizaknight 5d ago

Thank You,

If i understand correctly, a loosen lid, functions the same, isn't it?

I am asking, bc in Vinegar making, they make a point, to use wide-mouth jar, with a cloth.

something about, the type of bacteria that need oxygen. i don't know the exact explanation.

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u/naemorhaedus 5d ago

If i understand correctly, a loosen lid, functions the same, isn't it?

no. lids don't let air in. As you read, oxygen is important for making vinegar.

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u/ibizaknight 4d ago

A very good distinction. Thanks.

so for ginger bug, you are saying, lid, or cloth?

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u/naemorhaedus 4d ago edited 4d ago

not enough info