BoochBot Brewer Survey - Kombucha Readiness Research

Which best describes you?

I brew kombucha at home regularly I've brewed kombucha before but stopped I drink kombucha but have never brewed it I don't drink kombucha

How long have you been brewing (or how long did you brew before stopping)?

Less than 3 months 3-12 months 1-3 years More than 3 years

Why do you home brew?

Better kombucha quality Cheaper More control over the taste Fun and enjoyable process Other (please specify)

In a typical month, how many batches do you (did you) start?

Less than 1 1-3 4-8 9 or more

What is your typical batch size?

Under 1 litre 1-4 litres 5-10 litres More than 10 litres

Is your kombucha mostly for...

Just me / my household Sharing or gifting to others Selling

How do you currently decide a batch is ready?

Taste it periodically A fixed number of days / a schedule pH strips or pH meter Hydrometer / Brix reading Smell or appearance I mostly guess Other (please specify)

Think about the last batch that didn't turn out the way you wanted. What happened?

If every batch turns out fine, say so — that's a useful answer.

What is the single most frustrating part of brewing for you?

Pick ONE — your biggest, not all that apply.

Knowing when it's ready Keeping conditions consistent (temperature, etc.) Avoiding contamination Cleaning and setup Bottling / carbonation Tracking batches over time The process takes too long Nothing is really frustrating Other

How confident are you that you know when a batch is done?

1 - Not confident (I'm usually guessing) 2 - Slightly confident 3 - Somewhat confident 4 - Fairly confident 5 - Very confident (I always know)

In the last 6 months, how many batches did you throw out or feel disappointed by?

0 1-2 3-5 6 or more

Have you ever discarded a batch because you thought it was contaminated or unsafe?

Yes No Not sure

What have you already bought or spent money on to get more consistent results?

Temperature control (heat mat, fridge, etc.) pH strips or meter Hydrometer / other measurement tools Books, courses, or apps Other (please specify) Nothing so far

You said you don't drink kombucha. Two short questions — then we'll show you what we're exploring for home brewers.

Have you ever been curious about trying kombucha?

Yes, I've been curious Somewhat curious Not really Not interested

If home brewing were easier and more reliable, would you try kombucha?

Yes Maybe No

Do you buy kombucha?

Yes No

Have you ever considered brewing your own?

Yes, and I might still Yes, but I decided not to No, never

Would you consider brewing if the process was made easier, cheaper, or completely automated?

Yes Maybe No

We're exploring a small device/kit that monitors a fermenting batch. We'd like your honest reaction to two specific things it might do.

How much would it improve YOUR brewing to get a helpful estimate of when a batch may be ready?

1 - Not at all 2 - A little 3 - Somewhat 4 - Quite a bit 5 - A great deal

How much would it improve YOUR brewing to see signals that suggest a batch may need closer checking?

1 - Not at all 2 - A little 3 - Somewhat 4 - Quite a bit 5 - A great deal

If such a device/kit reliably did the things above, what would you expect to pay for it?

I wouldn't buy it at any price Under $25 $25-$49 $50-$99 $100-$199 $200+

Which would you actually be willing to do?

Join a paid pilot / early-access group Put down a small refundable deposit to reserve one Test a free prototype and give feedback Follow along but not commit yet None of these

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