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Pink Krausen?

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by chrisvaf, Jul 17, 2019.

 

  1. #1
    chrisvaf

    Active Member

    Posted Jul 17, 2019
    Hey everyone. Brewed an American Wheat a few weeks ago using US-05. It fermented in my SS Brewtech Brew Bucket for a bit over 3 weeks and I just racked it to my keg. The color of the beer appeared to be ok through the silicone transfer hose but when I opened up the fermenter after transfer I noticed the color of the krausen stuck to the walls was pink~ish. There were also small brown particles all over the bottom of the fermenter. I am including a couple of pics.

    Never seen any of my fermentations look like this so I figured I would post asking if anyone has any insight. I didn't taste it as there was no liquid left after the the transfer but it seems to smell ok.

    Recipe as follows:
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    8.0 oz Rice Hulls
    5 lbs 2-row
    4 lbs White Wheat Malt
    1 lbs Oats, Flaked
    0.25 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrueh - First Wort
    1.75 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrueh - (Boil 60.0 mins)
    1.90 tsp Coriander Seed (Boil 10.0 mins)
    0.50 tsp Orange Peel, Sweet (Boil 5.0 mins)
    1.0 pkg US-05
     

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  2. #2
    RPh_Guy

    Bringing Sour Back

    Posted Jul 17, 2019
    I'm thinking it's probably from the orange peel or coriander.

    I don't suppose you used Brewtan B?

    Serratia is pink, but if you're using proper cleaning/sanitation, contamination seems unlikely. I've never seen anyone with an unexplained pink kräusen.
     
  3. #3
    chrisvaf

    Active Member

    Posted Jul 17, 2019
    No, did not use Brewtan B, and I like to think my cleaning/sanitation routine is very sound. I initially thought it might be from the orange peel or coriander but then the brown "droppings" got me a little more scared. I'll give it a taste when the temp has dropped to serving temp to see how it initially tastes.
     
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