Brigalow Apple Cider / White Floaties

[jamesc]

hi,
i did a batch of apple cider the other day (thu 12th jan) and it has been brewing since, today when i checked it there seems (from what i can see through the top of the fermenter ) white clumps floating around on the top.. is this yeast ? mold ??
Fermentation seems to have stopped but when i take a reading it looks like its already carbonated in the tube i use for the hydrometer, tastes ok but bit of a yeasty taste though.

Any comments hints tips or is it stuffed and i tip it down the drain.

James

 

[Gulf Brewery]

white clumps floating around on the top.. is this yeast ? mold ??

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Hi jamesc

Any chance of a pic of the white stuff? Is it stringy at all (sign of infection).

There is a fair chance that it is just yeast if it is clean and white. Any discolouration is a fair sign on mould.

Cheers
Pedro

 

[BeerIsGood]

..when i take a reading it looks like its already carbonated in the tube i use for the hydrometer, ...

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This always used to happen to me, then I realised that I was filling the sample tube too fast. Just crack open the tap and let the sample tube fill nice and slow, and it's less 'carbonated' in appearance.

 

[jamesc]

..when i take a reading it looks like its already carbonated in the tube i use for the hydrometer, ...

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This always used to happen to me, then I realised that I was filling the sample tube too fast. Just crack open the tap and let the sample tube fill nice and slow, and it's less 'carbonated' in appearance.

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Thanks for the help guys i bottled it today, all was good it was just some yeast patches on top, (they had dissapeared by today).

james