First Dry Hopping - Clear Layer of Liquid?

[Constructivist]

Howdy folks! I am very new to homebrewing (have 4 batches under my belt so far). I have a Hop Cult IPA (kit from Midwest Supplies) that was in the primary for 2 weeks, then I racked it to the secondary. After a week in the secondary, I added 3oz of hops (in a muslin bag that I had soaked in Starsan). I added the hops late Friday night and this morning I noticed a very clear layer of liquid (about 3/4 inch thick) on top of the otherwise murky liquid. I didn't notice any overpowering or unpleasant smells. Does anyone know what this is? (I should note that this is my first brew using a secondary fermenter). Thanks!

 

[Shred]

Pics?

 

[mux]

Could be sediment settling out.

 

[ColoHox]

Could be sediment settling out.

Agreed. Your brite tank is working.

 

[Constructivist]

Here's what the layer looks like:

 

[Shred]

Yeah... looks like nice clear beer on top. Give the rest time to settle.

 

[Constructivist]

So it sounds like this is more likely something I should expect with secondary fermenters and less related to the dry-hopping? (meaning I should expect to see this clear layer forming as beer ages in the secondary?) Thanks!

 

[Shred]

Yeah. Doesn't have anything to do with the dry hopping. When you racked to secondary (which is usually unnecessary) you stirred up sediment. It's just dropping out again.

 

[mux]

Yeah. Doesn't have anything to do with the dry hopping. When you racked to secondary (which is usually unnecessary) you stirred up sediment. It's just dropping out again.

This.
Also while transferring you may have roused the yeast into suspension. With time and low temperature they will settle out. After your dry hop schedule you can cold crash and watch it clear out quickly.
All in all, it looks great.