First major blunder :(

[dennisjonesjr]

I made my first major blunder the other day. I was racking my wheat beer into the secondary onto some raspberry flavoring, it was about half way done when I realized I don't actually remember using my starsan to clean it out. I remember washing it but that's it. At that point it was to late to do anything so I hoped for the best.

Day 1 in secondary: I pop'ed the airlock to add some of the nutrient that looks like white pellets, SG was a little high when I racked it

Day 2 in secondary: I notice some white floaties see below picture. I can't be sure if it's growing or not so I can't tell if it's a bacteria or not.

Day 4: (today) I took pictures

So........
1. What does it look like to you?
2. If it is bacteria is there any way to save it

 

[kevin009]

Good start, it seems awesome!

 

[tally350z]

Whats the smell? I'd let it ride.

 

[SledgeH]

Did you take a gravity reading at the beginning and at secondary? How long on primary? If it was reasonably alcoholic you'r probably ok. The white floaties could be the nutrient. I added cinnamon in secondary not too long ago, it raised up similarly. You may have to wait this one out.

 

[iambeer]

What kind of beer is that? It looks like chocolate puddin'.

 

[dennisjonesjr]

This is only my 3rd beer ever and it was a kit from my LHBS
5 days in the primary
OG was about 1.048 - 1.050
SG before racking was a little over 1.020
A buddy at work was think it was the nutrient as well, so that's what I'm hoping for.
It is also my first wheat beer so it smells a little strange to me anyway lol

 

[dennisjonesjr]

What kind of beer is that? It looks like chocolate puddin'.

Raspberry wheat beer. It's dark in my brew room
Also I think my camera settings were a little off

 

[naiek]

Let it go. IF it turns out to be an infection, you can always rack under the pelicle to bottling bucket/keg when it's ready. As long as it's palatable you are golden, nothing in there that can hurt you

 

[dennisjonesjr]

Awesome thanks, that's reassuring
I was hoping to bottle this weekend but with this problem I might have to wait a week just to see how it goes lol

 

[SledgeH]

Don't rush this too much 5 in primary and 7 in secondary may nitty be long enough. trust your gravity readings.