First bottling, Does this look OK?

[Michael Lindemann]

Hi,

I've just finished bottling my first batch!
When I was almost done, I thought I should check inside of the fermenter.. The attached pics are what I found...

Is tha actually ok like that?

I'm particularly concerned about this odd almost purple gunk that was around the top layer of the fermenter..

That normal?

 

[Immocles]

Krausen will generally leave a ring around the fermenter like that. Fermentation can look pretty grim.

A second thought: New stainless? That type of thing might clear up after a thorough cleaning

What'd ya make?

 

[Michael Lindemann]

Ah phew OK, that colour was a bit off putting that's all... Rest went perfect and looked quite decent.

Belgium Ale, and I stuck on some manuka honey from Mangrove Jacks... Tasted all right before bottling anyway!

 

[Michael Lindemann]

And yeah, brand new stainless, cleaned up ok afterwards too actually

 

[Immocles]

I dont have SS fermenters, but I have seen that type of ring and its usually on newer stainless fermenters.

 

[rburrelli]

I recall something about new stainless having some sort of film that needs to be removed with a thorough cleaning before use. Did you do that?