Smelly starter

[Celticway]

So this is my first time using White Labs California V. Made a 7 liter starter last night with it. Today it is really pungent smelling. Starters never smell great but this one has me concerned. Making the started went well except when opening one of the vials, it bubbled over and ran down my fingers and into the starter. My hands were sanitized but with this sting smell now I am concerned.

Anyone know if this is typical of Cali V?

 

[TheBaconator]

Wow a 7 liter starter. How big of a batch are you making?

What does it smell like?

 

[unionrdr]

You shouldn't have left that starter around my sneakers! Can you smell that smell? Does it smell sulfury?

 

[jonmohno]

My guess is its probably fine.NOthing you can do about it anyways,it will turn out,if it doesnt give it more time.Lets drink beer.!

 

[Celticway]

Wow a 7 liter starter. How big of a batch are you making?

What does it smell like?

19 gallons. It is kind of a rotten egg smell.

 

[Revvy]

Next time, don't stick you nose in your starters, it doesn't belong there. Fermentation is ugly and stinky and perfectly normal.

Sulfur is a often a natural byproduct of certain yeasts.

It's fine.

 

[Celticway]

Next time, don't stick you nose in your starters, it doesn't belong there. Fermentation is ugly and stinky and perfectly normal.

Sulfur is a often a natural byproduct of certain yeasts.

It's fine.

Yeah your right, although I didn't have to. My kitchen stunk up nicely. Well smells much better now. Brought it down to the brew shed and put it into the fridge. Sleep well little stinky bastards, for Sunday you shall create beer!