mjs483
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So yesterday when I pulled my starter out of the fermentation chamber, I noticed a lot of dark almost burgundy or dark reddish/brown stuff at the bottom of my flask. (See pics link below). Is this just trubb from boiling the malt extract (I used extra light DME) or is this some kind of infection?
This was only about my 5th starter, but I don't remember the previous ones having anything but a nice white yeast cake on the bottom. To be on the safe side I didn't use this starter and ran to the brew shop and picked up some new yeast. I still have the starter though and may try to wash and store the yeast if you folks here think it is A-okay. What do you think?
Here's a link to pictures of it:
Note: You can use the Zoom and Rotate buttons to the upper right from the photo to zoom in and see better. After zooming in just drag with your mouse to move around.
http://picasaweb.google.com/103318882642094457537/FunkyStarter?feat=directlink
This was only about my 5th starter, but I don't remember the previous ones having anything but a nice white yeast cake on the bottom. To be on the safe side I didn't use this starter and ran to the brew shop and picked up some new yeast. I still have the starter though and may try to wash and store the yeast if you folks here think it is A-okay. What do you think?
Here's a link to pictures of it:
Note: You can use the Zoom and Rotate buttons to the upper right from the photo to zoom in and see better. After zooming in just drag with your mouse to move around.
http://picasaweb.google.com/103318882642094457537/FunkyStarter?feat=directlink