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White mold on surface

Discussion in 'Cider Forum' started by CMcPherson, Mar 6, 2016.

 

  1. #1
    CMcPherson

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 6, 2016
    Hi folks.
    I have a batch destined for vinegar (on purpose).
    It's almost dry and I expect to add my vinegar starter soon.
    I have a whitish/translucent film on the surface that looks like it's a mold.
    What should I do?
     
  2. #2
    CMcPherson

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 7, 2016
    Nevermind that this is going to be vinegar.
    What would you do if this was regular hard cider?
     
  3. #3
    Maylar

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Mar 7, 2016
    Maybe post a photo of it, though I'm not sure how useful that'll be. Searching the cider forum for "pellicle" brought up lots of different posts but not a lot about how to deal with them. Even Google wasn't much help beyond, "dump the batch and burn the barrel". Dunno what to tell ya.
     
  4. #4
    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Mar 7, 2016
    I'd throw it out, if there was mold on it.
     
  5. #5
    CMcPherson

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 8, 2016
    Thanks you two.
    I'd post a pic but it will look exactly like every pic posted if I Google "white mold on cider".
    White molds are rarely dangerous (think Salami or other fermented sausages) so I guess I'll let it ride for now.
     
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