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Is my batch infected?

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by Jaredkylemccann, Oct 18, 2016.

 

  1. #1
    Jaredkylemccann

    Member

    Posted Oct 18, 2016
    I brewed a batch of high gravity pumpkin ale 10.25% ABV.

    I'm sure that I need to age this for a while.

    While I was bottling, it tasted good. After 2 weeks in the bottle i cracked on open for a test taste and it tasted good, but a little harsh ( I'm thinking the flavors will mellow out and become more complex with aging.i plan on cellering these for at least 6 months)

    After tasting that first bottle, there was about 2 fingers high of beer left in the glass. My messy ass left it in my room. About a week later, I saw the silky layer on top that is an all too familiar infection.

    So my question is this: could the beer have become infected in the glass or is my whole batch infected?
     
  2. #2
    stella_tigre

    Queen of the Upper Mississippi  

    Posted Oct 18, 2016
    As a Mom - a week? Sheeeeit if you leave a cup of coffee out for a week it will grow things, usually blue islands. RDWHAHB
     
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  3. #3
    freisste

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 19, 2016
    Beer is sugary enough to grow crap if left open. If you left it out an entire week, who knows what it picked up. I would say it has nothing to do with your bulk batch.
     
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