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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Kahm yeast contamination
Cause: Exposure to airborne wild yeasts
Fix: Lower pH with citric acid to 3.2-3.5
Excessive ethanol production
Cause: Temperature exceeding 28°C (82°F)
Fix: Cool to 22°C (72°F) and introduce oxygen