Hello,
I made 5 gal batch of extract beer for testing, and I added some cold water from my RO filter, before i changed the membrane, and when I looked at the membrane, it looked like it had some bacteria was growing on it. So its probably already in the beer.
The regular fermentation from the yeast just finished and I don't smell any off-flavors yet.
My question is, if there is a possibility of contamination, should I add a campden tablet or two immediately right after the primary fermentation finished?
Is it too early?
I had a batch of beer that spoiled before, and I added a tablet about a week or two into the primary. It was still drinkable and didn't make me sick, but it had an awful smell.
I don't want this to happen to my current batch, so Campden or Potassium Sorbate and how much for the 5 gallon batch. And how many days should I wait after fermentation finished?
P.S. I'm totally aware I should not be adding cold water to beer,
Thanks,
-D
I made 5 gal batch of extract beer for testing, and I added some cold water from my RO filter, before i changed the membrane, and when I looked at the membrane, it looked like it had some bacteria was growing on it. So its probably already in the beer.
The regular fermentation from the yeast just finished and I don't smell any off-flavors yet.
My question is, if there is a possibility of contamination, should I add a campden tablet or two immediately right after the primary fermentation finished?
Is it too early?
I had a batch of beer that spoiled before, and I added a tablet about a week or two into the primary. It was still drinkable and didn't make me sick, but it had an awful smell.
I don't want this to happen to my current batch, so Campden or Potassium Sorbate and how much for the 5 gallon batch. And how many days should I wait after fermentation finished?
P.S. I'm totally aware I should not be adding cold water to beer,
Thanks,
-D