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Goat milk for Kefir

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I ferment goat milk for kefir and it’s getting super sour in under 24 hours. I keep it at room temp and use grains from a friend. Could the milk’s fat content or bacteria mix be speeding things up? Appreciate any help
 
Oh, that's a sign of very active grains! Super-fast souring is driven primarily by temperature and your grain-to-milk ratio, not the goat milk's fat content itself. Your room temperature is likely pushing the bacteria into overdrive, especially since the grains are already vigorous.

For a quick fix, I suggest reducing the temperature first. Move your jar to the coolest, darkest place in the kitchen, like a low cupboard. Second, simply shorten the fermentation time. Strain it after 12 to 16 hours instead of a full 24. If those steps don't give you the milder flavor you want, you’ll need to reduce the amount of grains you're using. But a simple adjustment in temperature or time should easily solve your extreme sourness problem!
 
yep, you must be putting too many kefir grains for the amount of milk, it can be bcs of the room temperature.
If your kitchen is warm (above 78°F), the microorganisms will be more active and finish fermenting the milk more quickly. The ideal temperature range for milk kefir is typically 65–85°F.
 
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