Infected or safe?

[Remy Bordeleau]

Hi! I just realised that the airlock on two of my mead 1 gal went dry after forgetting about them!!! Both batch are over 1 year old after first rack.
Theres some muck on the surface and i worry that it was infected, but im not sure. I need your opinion on these 2 batch please! Ty

Batch 1, roasted oak chip in bottle, explaining the dark color


Batch 2

 

[RPh_Guy]

It's a little difficult to see, but nothing looks concerning.

Smell & taste. That's the only way to know if they're OK.

Welcome to HBT!

 

[Remy Bordeleau]

Im not risking catching botulism by trying it? the little film concerned me a bit

Thank you!

 

[cjonesga]

How does it smell? If that passes, let your second best friend try it!

 

[RPh_Guy]

Im not risking catching botulism by trying it?

No, it's 100% safe.