I made a strawberry cyser in decemeber. It was done in a couple weeks, then I racked to secondary. It was fine until I checked it yesterday and there is a slime / bubbles that dont pop. I am certain its an infection. What should I do to save this cyser? Its about 12.5% ABV.
Killing an infection
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Let's see a pic! If it is indeed an infection, rack the must from underneath it. You could even sulfite and sorbate after racking if you choose.
it looks like this, but not as many bubbles:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/post-your-infection-71400/index3.html#post882293
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/post-your-infection-71400/index3.html#post882293
Have you used any sulfites? Even if you have, you may have not used enough on the strawberries.
I'd crush one campden tablet per gallon, and put that in a new sanitized carboy and then rack very carefully from under the scum and see if you can halt it that way.
I'd crush one campden tablet per gallon, and put that in a new sanitized carboy and then rack very carefully from under the scum and see if you can halt it that way.
Yes, they disapate over time, that's why they have to be re-added. But if you're allergic to them (which is very rare) then that's not a good plan!
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