Infected Batch?

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chuckwah

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Hi guys,

Im a Noob so to speak. I successully completed my first batch. But on my second batch i think i've run into problems. Im using Coopers Draught with the Coopers sugar enhancer.

The only difference is that I used unfiltered tap water with my second batch, the first i used spring water from the supermarket. I did thouroughly clean and sanitise the ferementer and everything else with boiled water.

Can anyone confirm by the pictures that i've uploaded that it is infact an infected batch? Im tossing up whether to leave it or throw it out and start another batch.

The head was quite high when i added the yeast, the black substances that have appeared seem to have appeared where the yeast was spread. It is bubbling away and it does still smell like beer.

Any advise appreciated

Chuck

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I would have a taste, and monitor the gravity.

If it taste ok and the gravity doesn't drop to low, then don't worry about the black stuff.

QldKev
 
just leave it for a couple of weeks from the start.
do a few hyrdometer tests...have a little taste of the test.
looks fine to me....although I don't take the lid off to have a look at it.
probably a good idea to leave the lid on the fermenter at all times.

I use a torch if I want to see how it is looking.
 
All looks fine - RELAX...

Cheers Ross
 
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