jescholler
Well-Known Member
I know, I've read it everywhere on here that an infected beer won't make you sick, and I believe the science behind it, but I had an experience that makes me wonder.
A couple of weeks ago I was at a party and drank a couple of sips on an infected beer. I also drank a moderate amount and was ever so slightly hungover the next day (slight headache, a little slow, etc.). About 24 hours after I drank the infected beer, I suddenly felt much worse than I did the rest of the day. I had the chills, was nauseous, had a fever, and the runs. That lasted for about a day, then I was all better.
I don't think my sickness was caused by the hangover, due to the amount of time that I felt OK, and the sudden sickness 24 hours later. That leaves either the infected beer or something else.
Thoughts?
Edit: Due to the butterscotch aroma and acidic taste, I suspect the infection was Pediococcus.
A couple of weeks ago I was at a party and drank a couple of sips on an infected beer. I also drank a moderate amount and was ever so slightly hungover the next day (slight headache, a little slow, etc.). About 24 hours after I drank the infected beer, I suddenly felt much worse than I did the rest of the day. I had the chills, was nauseous, had a fever, and the runs. That lasted for about a day, then I was all better.
I don't think my sickness was caused by the hangover, due to the amount of time that I felt OK, and the sudden sickness 24 hours later. That leaves either the infected beer or something else.
Thoughts?
Edit: Due to the butterscotch aroma and acidic taste, I suspect the infection was Pediococcus.