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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Ethiopian (Ancient) — Ethiopia
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Stuck fermentation
Cause: Insufficient nitrogen content in honey must
Fix: Add ammonium phosphate or organic nitrogen source
Excessive acetic acid production
Cause: Oxygen exposure during fermentation
Fix: Maintain anaerobic conditions and proper headspace