Paleman
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 2/12/05
- Messages
- 364
- Reaction score
- 45
Made an observation lately, and i'm not sure wether its to do with liquid yeasts, or using grain. Ive just lately started making Partial Mash Beers, with Wyeast's.
My last two partial mash beers have had a slight residue, that can be seen on the side of the bottle, when held up to the light. ( My last two, because they are the only ones ive checked )
This residue remains when the bottle is drained. Also when the bottle is rinsed with water. It sticks to the side ( can be seen when dry ).
Both beers taste lovely, so its not an infection.
In the past, ive aways just rinsed bottles out straight away, without worrying too much. With a good result
But now im thinking that whatever this residue is..........if left, could cause an infection within the bottle. When the next brew is charged.
Anyone have an idea what it could be ?......is it the yeast, or a grain residue ?. Looks as if i'll have to bottlebrush each individual bottle from now on. Cause i aint going back to full time kit brewing. :blink:
My last two partial mash beers have had a slight residue, that can be seen on the side of the bottle, when held up to the light. ( My last two, because they are the only ones ive checked )
This residue remains when the bottle is drained. Also when the bottle is rinsed with water. It sticks to the side ( can be seen when dry ).
Both beers taste lovely, so its not an infection.
In the past, ive aways just rinsed bottles out straight away, without worrying too much. With a good result
But now im thinking that whatever this residue is..........if left, could cause an infection within the bottle. When the next brew is charged.
Anyone have an idea what it could be ?......is it the yeast, or a grain residue ?. Looks as if i'll have to bottlebrush each individual bottle from now on. Cause i aint going back to full time kit brewing. :blink: