Alex Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hey Gents, I think I have what is called Lacto Baccilus rope strain infection. Here is a link to a pic. http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4158/pc020901.jpg Here is my record for this brew from my log... Brew Seven FV #2: \t19 Nov 2012, The Bitter Sergeant (English Bitter). F Temp 21C Ingredients Coopers English Bitter 1.7Kg (Expiry Dec 12)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brew Enhancer (dextrose and Malodextrin) 1Kg 500g Light Dry Malt Extract 300g Crystal Malt grains 15g Haulertau Hops 5min boil 15g Haulertau Hops 2min boil Details Added Crystal Malt grains in Pantyhose to cold water and brought to boil Added Haulertau hops at 5 and 2 min boil Added Coopers Brew Enhancer 1Kg to FV Added 500g Light DME to FV Filtered Crystal Grain/Hop mash into FV Mixed thoroughly, DME clumped but dissolved after mixing. Added English Bitter kit to FV, mixed. Filled with cold tap water to 20L mark, temp 24C, mixed Filled to 23L mark, temp 22C, mixed Read OG 1.045. Added Krausen Collar Pitched yeast and mixed, temp 22C Closed with lid and clips. Very little visible queues of fermentation. On day 3 took a reading SG 1.025. Added another packet of yeast just for safe measure. Day 11 SG 1.015, Day 12 1.015***Some nasty looking Lacto strings around the edge*** You will no doubt ask about my sanitizing process. I use DIVERSOL 1 tsp/Litre and ensure every surface is in contact with the solution, soak for 20 min. Without going into detail, I assue you I am thorough. These Slimy strings only showed up this morning on day 12 in the fermenter. Any help or advise from the Veterans out there would be greatly appreciated. I have a delicious STout in FV one and only one set of empty bottles right now. I am debating dumping the bitter and bottling the stout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Alex, How does it taste and smell? It looks [sick]! I'd be dumping it if it doesn't taste right.[rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi Alex. Does your GF eat a lot of yoghurt? Maybe a bit of cross contamination happening there? (i.e. Lacto Baccilus + GF's Pantyhose) [whistling [lol] On a serious note, sorry to see that your brew looks to be contaminated. Brewing bacterial infections are not my strong suit, so I'll leave that to someone more qualified. I hope your brew is salvageable. Hey Canuck, what's wrong with a bit of added probiotic in your diet? [biggrin] Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 You didn't boil the actual grains did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB8 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I brew with lacto baccilus, it will ferment your beer past 1.000, if thats what it is you should let it ferment out and drink it [love] To be honest Ive never seen what you have going on in your picture but I dont use a see through fermenter for my sours Filtered Crystal Grain/Hop mash into FV After boiling the liquor ? [whistling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Didn't boil the grains![rightful] Cold water to the first signs of boil, Sort of like a tea infusion. Liquor? lol I'm not making moonshine! I am just going to ditch it, and bottle the Stout. **Edit** You know, I've changed my mind. I will bottle it and judge it by taste in a few weeks. Who knos, it might end up being amazing [innocent] Thanks anyways! Cheers. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 That sucks but don't waste it. Bottle it and give to your mother in law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 That sucks but don't waste it. Bottle it and give to your mother in law [lol] [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne (Captain Yobbo) Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 [lol] [lol] [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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