Mold or bacteria?

[trepiandrews]

Hey Everyone,
So I made a 1-gallon batch of mead using 2 pounds of honey. I had vigorous fermentation going for about a week and then this white film appeared on the inside glass of the carboy. Any idea what it is? Is it safe? Thanks for your input.

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[Yooper]

Hey Everyone,
So I made a 1-gallon batch of mead using 2 pounds of honey. I had vigorous fermentation going for about a week and then this white film appeared on the inside glass of the carboy. Any idea what it is? Is it safe? Thanks for your input.

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I don't really see a white film. I see some yeast residue (did the fermentation go all the way to the top?) and some co2 bubbles around the edge. Where do you see this film?

 

[scinerd3000]

i got this exact ring when i swirled the carboy after pitching yeast. Some of the cells clung to the sides and reproduced in a film which looked exactly like that. I would wait until you have acrid smells coming out of there....then worry but for now your good.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

It's nothing. Your fine.

 

[digdan]

That infection is called yeast

Be happy

 

[Snuffalupagus]

Ota Noes!!

you are infected with Saccharomyces cerevisiae!!!

send the carboy and it's contents to me for disposal!!