The funk was because of the buildup of cream on my grains. I just rinsed them in lukewarm milk and they smell way better. They were still very slimy so I hope that by changing the milk frequently they will make a full recovery.
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I found this information buried somewhere on Dom's site about how pasturization makes the cream stickier or something.. but now I can't find it to post a link. Anyhow, hopefully my milk wasn't too warm and the grains will recover.
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When it was ripe it used to smell like raisins. Now it smells super funky, like rotten milk.... :( Is there any hope of revival? I am changing the milk every 12 hrs now.
Edited by cyclamen - 1/5/11 at 3:55pm
