Bad or not?

[btam13]

Does this look like something to be concerned about. It's an Imperial IPA that has been fermenting for 3 weeks, this is end of 1 week in secondary.

 

[kpr121]

Looks like your good, just yeast rafts (icebergs). Whats the top view look like?

 

[btam13]

 

[btam13]

The second photo you can see the hop bag in the center.

 

[unionrdr]

Loks like cold break & yeast to me. No worries,m8.

 

[brewit2it]

What's it smell like? I've definitely never had anything like that hanging down into my beer. Could be normal if it otherwise seems good, i.e. good taste and smell.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

It's yeast and break material like Union said, no worries. Did you use whirl floc/Irish moss? That'll get things clumping like that. Don't sweat it, you DIPA is fine.

 

[JLem]

It's yeast and break material like Union said, no worries. Did you use whirl floc/Irish moss? That'll get things clumping like that. Don't sweat it, you DIPA is fine.

The OP mentioned that this was after 3 weeks in the primary and 1 week in secondary. Can it really still be cold break and yeast?

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

The OP mentioned that this was after 3 weeks in the primary and 1 week in secondary. Can it really still be cold break and yeast?

Yep, mostly yeast, I'd guess. Even if you're really careful, some yeast always gets through and you'll get a little thin layer of trub in secondary. Then something causes that to break up and float, which is what the OPs pics look like to me.

 

[btam13]

Sorry for any confusion. It was 2 weeks in primary and 1 week in secondary when the pics were taken and yes, I did use whirl floc.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Sorry for any confusion. It was 2 weeks in primary and 1 week in secondary when the pics were taken and yes, I did use whirl floc.

I'd say you're fine, I've seen yeast clump and raft like that, especially when you use whirl floc. Like I said, it really looks like it broke into clumps and floated up. Yeast are strange things, they do strange things. I wouldn't worry.

 

[iambeer]

I'd say you're fine, I've seen yeast clump and raft like that, especially when you use whirl floc. Like I said, it really looks like it broke into clumps and floated up. Yeast are strange things, they do strange things. I wouldn't worry.

Sometimes, when I gaze too long into a fermenting vessel, I start believing that alien beings that have evolved from simple yeasts are controlling humanity from outer space and are patiently preparing our planet for harvest/invasion.

 

[btam13]

Thanks to all who helped put my fears to rest.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Sometimes, when I gaze too long into a fermenting vessel, I start believing that alien beings that have evolved from simple yeasts are controlling humanity from outer space and are patiently preparing our planet for harvest/invasion.

You're not the only one!

Thanks to all who helped put my fears to rest.