Hey everyone, just joined, got a question...

[sbcallstar]

Hi, I justed finished my second batch, a Belgian Carmel Wit.
My first was an IPA, turned out great.
Anyway, what I did, without even thinking about it, was taste a little sample that I pulled from the cooled wort, then I dumped it into my yeast mix (I used dry yeast, warm it up about 30 min before pitching, and add a little of the wort about 10 min before dumping it into the carboy)
About 5 min later I realized that I totally drank(sipped) from the container that had the wort in it, then dumped it into my yeast.
I know that our mouths are pretty much chock full of bacteria (who brushes twice a day?), so I'm wondering if I am gonna be in trouble with contamination now.
Please let me know your thoughts, thanks
Nick

 

[sbcallstar]

Just went and checked on it, and I have activity after just 4 hours.
swirling and bubbling a little already...

 

[ACbrewer]

Well nothing to do now but wait a couple of weeks and see what you have. Off hand I'd say your probably ok.

 

[sbcallstar]

Thats what I figured, definitely wasnt gonna dump it, just hoped someone had done the same thing before, and could let me know how it turned out.
thanks ACbrewer!

 

[ACbrewer]

well often bacteria requires specific conditions to live. I'm not sure if your mouth compares favorably or not with wort/beer. PH levels are different, as are a bunch of other things.

 

[Clann]

Your beer will be just fine. I always start my siphons with my mouth with no adverse effects for over 2 years. Although I do brush, floss and use mouthwash regularly

 

[sbcallstar]

Thanks Clann, I appreciate your input!
I'm surprised at the activity already, I've had good luck with the dry yeast so far...

 

[Riley103]

Hi !
I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks.