So I did my first AG, This happened

[Matt12398]

Hops being exposed to oxygen doesn't generate infections, microorganisms in your beer does.

True, but a lot of micro-organisms fare better in the presence of Oxygen and we are not operating in sterile conditions.

They do but they also fare better when exposed to beer i.e. a nutrient source. Additionally if your head space is filled with oxygen you've got a whole load of other spoilage problems to worry about.

[super_simian]

The whole 'you can't get contamination from dry hopping' thing may well be b*******. I've had 3 infected batches, 2 very likely from dry hopping. A SS tea-ball with weight seems the best and safest solution.

[critch]

ive dry hopped hundreds of times ,never had a problem if I use good aseptic techniques. I microwave the bag in already boiling water for 12 minutes though, mainly I use pellets, as the capt said, they're a damn sight easier....

[awalker]

I think it looks like pedio. Sour beer pellicle.

[AceMcAce]

Quick update on this. Having had lots on, I didn't get round to doing anything with it. Last night, I had some time so I was getting ready to dump it. Thought I'd have a quick try first, and it was delicious. Threw it in 2 cornies with some potassium meta to stop any further yeasties and threw the gas on it. Not a loss after all!

[stevo.herrera.9]

Im curious, what style of beer is this? and what yeast did you use? When did you dryhopped?

[AceMcAce]

Ipa, Nottingham, after 5 days

[WalesAles]

I was getting ready to dump it. Thought I'd have a quick try first, and it was delicious. Not a loss after all!

AMA,
Great Result!
Don`t dump anything! Smell it, Taste it, Drink it, Love it!
It`s only Beer!

WA





Not sent from my ipad (I haven`t got one anyway)!

[thefirkinfox]

Agree with others who say give it a shot and don't dump it yet - whats the worst that could happen
Can't taste any worse than some kits that I've brewed to the letter
You may find yourself pleasantly suprised and it's never over until it's over!

FF