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Ginger beer fermentation produces thick, white foam, becomes viscous
This is an infection from pediococci. They produce long carbohydrate chains that tangle together, which results in this viscous consistency. It's not harmful, it just feels gross. Reportedly, after a ...
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Ginger beer fermentation produces thick, white foam, becomes viscous
Sounds like an undesirable bacteria / yeast combo. Try again with a new or known good ginger bug.
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