Risk of infection?

[kevinb]

Well, I made a bonehead move this afternoon. I dropped my un-sanitized thermometer in my must. Is must more resistant to infection than wort? What are the chances of an infected batch from doing that?

 

[HaDaL]

Do not worry man! Yes must is more resistant to infection than wort. If you've done all things right, especially if you've pitched plenty of healthy yeasts,so I think there will be little chance your must/wine be infected only by that thermometer.

 

[kevinb]

Thanks for the reply. I did pitch a lot of yeast. It is a 1 gallon batch and I used a Wyeast smack pack (4184)

 

[On-target]

You should be fine. If it helps, you can send me a bottle and I will let you know if it is Ok in about 9 months or so.