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My mash has heaps of bubbles the size of ball point pen tips. Is it fermenting?

Probably not. Lactic acid is the dominant acid created by lactic-acid bacteria, during fermentation. Although acetic acid (vinegar) is also created, the proper ratio of lactic:acetic acids needs to be in a 4:1 ratio. Adding vinegar to a lacto-fermentation brine, disrupts that ratio, throwing the...

I accidentally added the apple cider vinegar when blending all the other ingredients. I shouldn't have done that. It won't ferment now will it?

Hi everyone, Long time lover of chillies first time poster. I have been reading through the posts on the site and have a somewhat unclear view of how to ferment. The OPs guide was good but I'm after a few more specifics. For instance, I have 3 Kg of Trinidad, Naga and Bhut combined and...