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Is it normal for my SCOBY to sink?
A sinking SCOBY is nothing to worry about. You don’t have to make any changes and your brew will be completely fine. Some SCOBYs sink, while others float, there is nothing to be concerned about. No need to rescue the SCOBY or change the brewing temperature.
Is it okay if my SCOBY sinks to the bottom?
If your SCOBY sinks, don’t worry! Your SCOBY and, more importantly, your kombucha brew will be just fine. The position of the SCOBY pellicle, during your kombucha brew, is irrelevant. The placement of the SCOBY should never be used as an indicator of the health of your kombucha batch.
Is the SCOBY supposed to sink?
You don’t have to do anything except leave it alone. After a few days, a new scoby will form on the surface of the liquid shaped like the mouth of the jar. The scoby that sunk could rise when gas forms in the kombucha or remain at the bottom of the jar. Either way, it is normal!
Why is my SCOBY sinking?
The most obvious is physics! When you drop in your SCOBY, it will initially sink but then slowly float back up to the surface. As carbonation develops in the brew, it will lift the SCOBY back to the top. If the natural carbonation of your first fermentation kombucha is slowed, this could cause the SCOBY to sink
Does your SCOBY have to float?
There are many factors to explain why a SCOBY is not floatingwe will address all of these later. For now, you should know that your mother SCOBY can sink, float at the top, float sideways in the middleit doesn’t matter what position they are in. In fact, they will likely move throughout the brew!