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Yes, the blob in the photo is the hop bag. I haven't got a ducted vacuum near where I brew, not really sure where it could of come from. I know this brew took a while to take off, so I wonder if the slow start gave it a chance to grow. Anyway, got a second fermentor now with another beer on...

Thanks for the info InCider and Brad. I decided to pour it out. After I opened the fermentor, there was a sweet, solvent like smell so I guess it's only going to get worse with time. I've attached a photo with the lid off, hopefully that'll help someone else looking for help on infections...

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I went to keg a beer today and discovered a foamy film on the top of it. I haven't yet opened the fermentor, but i've attached some photos I took through the lid. I'm concerned that the beer is infected. I took a sample of it and it smells a bit sour and...

Good to know, I was under the impression that just the hot water steeping was enough to add bitterness, but sounds like a good boil is the go. Cheers for the tip!

Given I just made my first post, after lurking for a while, I thought i'd post in here too! Hi all - thanks for some great info on brewing, i'm really new to this, (about 6 brews), but learning fast. Cheers, Jon

I'm new to this too, when I used hops with an extract for the first time I steeped a hop bag in hot water, (just like making tea), then chucked the whole lot into the fermentor with the extract - no boiling. This adds bitterness. Another option that will add hoppy aroma, but no extra...