How dim have I been???

[quiff]

Hi Guys,
Can I ask your advice pls? I've just made a batch of Muntons Old Conkerwood and had a complete moment of madness for reasons i've not yet fathomed.
Right at the end of making up the brew I decided I wanted an extra chocolate twang so added some cocoa. Yes you heard right, sprinkled straight from a 5 year old, half empty tub, straight into the brew......
Is there any chance I may get away with my stupidity or should I just chuck it away now and do another batch?

[Jim]

The only way to find out is to wait and see.

Oh, and get ready for the 'anti-chocolate in beer' brigade.

[Garth]

I wouldn't worry about it, there's a few stout/porter recipes that call for choccy powder, it may have been better to sterilise it first, but you may have gotten away with it, you'll find out when you come to barrel/bottle it, if it smells/tastes of vinegar then it's time to chuck it.

[quiff]

Thanks for the replies guys . I was planning on leaving it in primary for 2-3 weeks as my demijohns are full of lager, if it has gone bad will it be totally obvious by then??

[Jim]

Thanks for the replies guys . I was planning on leaving it in primary for 2-3 weeks as my demijohns are full of lager, if it has gone bad will it be totally obvious by then??

You'll be in no doubt.

[KevP]

Look on the bright side!! In a couple of weeks you'll be supping a brew thinking what a top brewer you are, I'm sure

[Andy]

You can flog the recipe to Morrissey and fox!

[quiff]

LOL now why do I think you guys are taking the p!ss