Rhino17
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
This AG was my 8th AG (4th AG in 4 days ), but things have gone bad!
First, I batch sparge, and did the same for the wheat. However, I didn't do a protein rest (stupid move), so there was ALOT of protein gunk in the primary.
But, I decided to pitch anyways, and learn from my mistakes. I pitched a smack pack of Wyeast 1010 American Wheat, which started fermenting this morning.
I have now come home from work, and the entire house smells like rotten eggs.
I have read that this is common for wheat yeasts, but do you think the extra protein in the wort is causing some ill effects?? The entire carboy looks like it's filled with pond scum.
It's so bad, the wife is requesting I get rid of the batch (we have guest arriving tomorrrow), but I would hate to throw out a salvagable brew.
Any ideas???
Rhino
This AG was my 8th AG (4th AG in 4 days ), but things have gone bad!
First, I batch sparge, and did the same for the wheat. However, I didn't do a protein rest (stupid move), so there was ALOT of protein gunk in the primary.
But, I decided to pitch anyways, and learn from my mistakes. I pitched a smack pack of Wyeast 1010 American Wheat, which started fermenting this morning.
I have now come home from work, and the entire house smells like rotten eggs.
I have read that this is common for wheat yeasts, but do you think the extra protein in the wort is causing some ill effects?? The entire carboy looks like it's filled with pond scum.
It's so bad, the wife is requesting I get rid of the batch (we have guest arriving tomorrrow), but I would hate to throw out a salvagable brew.
Any ideas???
Rhino