Has something gone wrong with this scoby

[eml05005]

I've never seen this when brewing but i've brewed less than 10 times and the last time was about 2 years ago. New scoby now, and first, this strange brain/umbilical looking thing has emerged. Also the top has formed a murky layer. The scoby remains floating sideways in the middle of the jar. Thoughts?

 

[RPh_Guy]

Ugly, but it doesn't look like mold.

 

[eml05005]

does it look...safe for consumption?

 

[RPh_Guy]

Yep.
Mold looks fuzzy or hairy and is the only pathogen you would need to worry about if using standard practices.