Hi guys,
Got a batch i just put down..
1 x 1.7kg Thomas coopers Premium selection Lager
1x 1.5kg Coopers Light malt extract
Saflager W34/70
I cleaned and sterilised everything as per normal. Made sure i used the sodium Met. that i have
Basically got the extracts dissolved in boiling water, then topped up to 23Lt to get 22/23 Lt.
Pitched yeast (11.5g) same as normal, then put into fridge, set to 12. This is the same as i did my last brew a mexican cerveza.
1 week into fermenting now, took a hydrometer sample. Not expecting much, as last brew @ 12deg. was rather slow.
Most noticable now is a vinegar smell to the liquid. Only took a little sip ass i didnt want to drink incase infected with bacteria
Can anyone tell me if its infected, or should i wait? the hydrometer sample was gassy 1 week in, like fermenting as normal, it just smells off....and tasted a little funky from the sip...
Got a batch i just put down..
1 x 1.7kg Thomas coopers Premium selection Lager
1x 1.5kg Coopers Light malt extract
Saflager W34/70
I cleaned and sterilised everything as per normal. Made sure i used the sodium Met. that i have
Basically got the extracts dissolved in boiling water, then topped up to 23Lt to get 22/23 Lt.
Pitched yeast (11.5g) same as normal, then put into fridge, set to 12. This is the same as i did my last brew a mexican cerveza.
1 week into fermenting now, took a hydrometer sample. Not expecting much, as last brew @ 12deg. was rather slow.
Most noticable now is a vinegar smell to the liquid. Only took a little sip ass i didnt want to drink incase infected with bacteria
Can anyone tell me if its infected, or should i wait? the hydrometer sample was gassy 1 week in, like fermenting as normal, it just smells off....and tasted a little funky from the sip...