Wadsworth's 6X Clone

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BarrowBoy

Post by BarrowBoy » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:36 pm

I'm just a bit concerned.........

This was brewed and yeast pitched a week last Saturday (14th) and everything looked good - it quickly developed a lovely creamy yeast cap. I checked it last Thursday and there was still a cap but it was obviously thinning.
Checked again tonight and most of the cap has now disappeared - just a little bit covering about 10% of the surface. However, there is a worrying film across the rest (which I've never seen before in brews) and my immediate reaction was 'Infection'. I took a reading and SG is down to 1.005 but it tastes OK. I cleaned the bin scrupulously and the lid has been left on throughout.
This is the first time I've used a fresh yeast so has anyone else had this?

Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:41 pm

If it looks white to oily it could just be hop oil BB

I've had this in a few of my brews lately, especially as I've increased the flame out hops :wink:

I wouldn't worry about it, there's nothing you can do anyway, except carry on.

I'm sure it'll be fine 8)

BarrowBoy

Post by BarrowBoy » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:01 pm

Thanks Vossy. It's exactly that, so I'll trust your better judgment :D

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