MarkB38 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 In another post, I discussed my issues when dry hopping, where I had to remove the bags to add more marbles, dropped the clip (sanitized) in the trub, disturbed the trub removing the clip (with a sanitized spoon), etc. I'm pretty sure everything was well sanitized in doing this. The hop bags are now out, but I still have quite a bit of sediment linger around, at the top of the wort, 12-25mm below the surface. I think this stuff is just sediment, and not infection (it's like beige flaky stuff - looks a lot like fish food). If I tap the sides, some slowly floats down, some rises. The last two evenings it looked like it was dissipating, but in the morning, it's back. Is this problematic, and just a matter of waiting it out? I pitched the yeast 9/27, and my plan is to leave it at least another week before bottling. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I get that in my brews too, I think it's just yeast matter or something like that. Nothing to be concerned about I wouldn't think. I find with mine it usually just stays on the surface and doesn't settle out into the trub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB38 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yeah I don't think it is anything to be concerned about. Nevertheless, if you can CC it for a few days when it has finished fermenting then that will help settle it. I would also do the old faithful smell and taste test prior to bottling. I reckon it will be right though. [rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yeah it sounds fine Mark - just taste and smell your beer if you are ever worried. It'll generally go a bit (or a lot) rank if there is an issue. I must've missed the other thread where you mentioned removing your hops bag and adding marbles - that worries me. Why would you do that? Too risky IMO [rightful] they'll be fine even sitting on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I get this stuff on mine too. The one I bottled yesterday still had floaties even after 2 1/2 weeks! The last two or three stubbies I bottled still have them floating around! Tasted and smelled [love] so not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Actually the more I think of it the more I am convinced it has gone off. You're better off sending it to me and I'll get rid of it for you [bandit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne (Captain Yobbo) Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 +1 for smell and tasting of beer if concerned about infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've got a feeling it might actually be remnants of that brown crap that forms on the top of the krausen at the start of fermentation. Most of it sticks to the side of the FV but perhaps some stays in the middle and floats on the surface...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 it'll mostly settle in the bottle and the bits that make it to the glass can be counted as one of your 5 a day [biggrin] I generally just dry hop by throwing the hops in loose and letting them do their own thing (mostly just settling in the trub). it leaves less room for error and it has not failed me yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB38 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks all. This morning, it looks a lot better. While there still is some sediment floating, there's a lot less, and it's floating lower than before, so I assume it will settle. Other than that, it looks good and smells great. I think I'll give it another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB38 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Actually the more I think of it the more I am convinced it has gone off. You're better off sending it to me and I'll get rid of it for you [bandit] Sure, I'll send it via UPS [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB38 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 I must've missed the other thread where you mentioned removing your hops bag and adding marbles - that worries me. Why would you do that? Too risky IMO [rightful] they'll be fine even sitting on top. Muddy, You're right, I won't try that again. But I'm pretty sure I had everything well sanitized... http://www.coopers.com.au/the-brewers-guild/talk-brewing?g=posts&m=43390#post43390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What are the marbles for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB38 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 To weigh the bag down, so it doesn't float. That way, I can suspend it 1/2 in the wort. Of course, I sanitize the marbles, muslin bag, string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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