Forgot to Sanitize Hop Bag

[TheHunk]

I dry hopped in the keg 2 days ago and I am now realizing that I forgot to sanitize my hop bag. I did wash it but in my haste forgot to spray it with Starsan. Should I pull the bag out of the keg or let it it ride? It is a reused hop bag.

TIA

 

[Stillraining]

I Don't think it will mater now...the damage is already done if it was going to pass on an infection...keep your fingers crossed.

 

[Upthewazzu]

Probably ok since there is already alcohol in the beer to kill any bugs. Most infections happen after the boil but before fermentation.

 

[Beer_Farmer]

I did that once and it turned out okay. Now I just dump the hops in without a bag. It will probably be okay.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Not a whole lot of infectious baddies can live in the alcohol rich environment you just tossed them in. You'll be fine.

 

[TheHunk]

Thanks for the replys. The calculated ABV is 7.6. I was thinking that would kill most nasties. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

Wes

 

[Brewenstein]

And since the keg is chilled, that will slow down any bad bugs. I'm sure you will be fine. Cheers!

 

[BrunDog]

Either way, once you chill the keg (unless it is already), any bug growth will be severly slowed... so finish and drink up!

-BD