paraordnance

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Whipped up a batch of traditional and forgot to sanitize fermenter! Just realized that after pitched yeast. 2 gal batch, 6 lbs clover honey, 71B, nutrients, rasins. 12 hours and its bubling away. Should I be concerned? I brew beer and occasional mead. Never used un-sanitized fermenter before

cooper

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I think you should definitely keep us posted. You never know though, it could turn out okay. This might be a good experiment.

ExoticMeadMaker

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what all did you actually do to the fermenter before starting? did you use cleaner, rinse a couple times, anything?

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paraordnance

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It was 3 gal plastic water jug I use as fermenter. Washed from previous use, stored closed and rinsed with tap water just before I dumped ingredients in. Hope 71B get to work before anything also will.

biochemedic

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RDWHAHB...1 packet of dry yeast in 2 gal is a good pitch rate, and 71B is usually a quick starter in my experience... I think it will be fine, and whatever you do, don't freak out and dump it if you taste anything funny -- wait until it's completely done and aged out a bit, and if it still tastes like a$$, then you can lament the fact you brewed an infected batch.

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malkore

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my first mead 16 years ago didn't use any sanitizing (or an airlock!) and it was fine. Granted i bought a fresh jug of apple juice and just put the honey and yeast in it after pouring off...but if you know the fermenter was at least really clean..you should be cool.

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huesmann

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Unless you put something nasty in the empty jug or kept it in unsanitary conditions, you will be fine.